NEWS & EVENTS

Morakniv 120 vs.106: Which One?

Morakniv 120 vs.106: Which One?

Morakniv 120 vs. 106: Which Woodcarving Knife is Right for You? If you are diving into the world of Sloyd, you have likely narrowed your search to two Swedish legends. These are the Morakniv 120 and the Morakniv 106. Both knives feature the iconic oiled birch handle...

Gränsfors Bruk Axe Guide: Carving, Bushcraft & Splitting

Gränsfors Bruk Axe Guide: Carving, Bushcraft & Splitting

Choosing a Gränsfors Bruk axe is more than just a purchase; it’s an investment in a tool that will likely outlast you. Since 1902, this Swedish forge has been the gold standard for hand-forged axes, each stamped with the initials of the smith who made it. At Nat Ord...

Spoon Carving Workshops 2026

Happy New Year everyone! This year we will be ramping up our spoon carving and other greenwood working workshops! Our next Beginner Spoon Carving Workshop is 26April at Chiltern!  Get ready to transform a simple piece of wood into something truly beautiful and...

5 Best Woods for Beginner Spoon Carvers in Australia

5 Best Woods for Beginner Spoon Carvers in Australia

We’ve all been there: you’ve got your new carving knife, a fresh log from the garden, and high hopes. But twenty minutes later, your hands are cramping, the wood is splintering, and you’re wondering if you’re just "not a natural." Here’s a secret: It might not be you....

Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Useful & Quality Gifts Under $50

Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Useful & Quality Gifts Under $50

This holiday season, make your gifts count. Instead of disposable trinkets that end up in a drawer, choose tools, books, and items that are genuinely useful, built to last, and crafted with integrity. At Nat Ord Artist + Supplier, we believe quality doesn't have to...

The Awesome Christmas Gift Guide: Tools, Gear & Experiences

The Awesome Christmas Gift Guide: Tools, Gear & Experiences

Easy Christmas Gifts: Tools for Fun, Making, and Outdoors! Tired of giving boring gifts? Give a gift that means more! Choose something that sparks adventure, starts creativity, or gets them outside. At Nat Ord Artist + Supplier, we have great gear, tools, books, and...

Why Nat Ord? Art, Tools & Community

Why Nat Ord? Art, Tools & Community

Why You Should Choose Nat Ord Artist + Supplier When you shop at Nat Ord Artist + Supplier, you do more than place an order, you support my creative practices and a regional Australian business. My shop brings together my loves: wood carving, fine art photography and...

Unique Father’s Day Gifts

Unique Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day Gifts Australia 2025: Tools, Gear and Experiences Father’s Day in Australia falls on Sunday, 7 September 2025. First of all, choosing the right gift can feel overwhelming. After all, many dads already have socks, mugs, and ties. Instead of repeating the...

We Now Sell Kirschen Tools!

We Now Sell Kirschen Tools!

Got exciting news for all you folks who love working with wood! We're super happy to tell you that we're now selling awesome Kirschen tools, also known as Two Cherries! If you know woodworking, you know Kirschen. However, if you don't, let us tell you: this brand...

Which lford Film?

Which lford Film?

We are official resellers of Ilford film and we have a range of black and white and colour film in 35 mm and medium format in our store. But which film is right for you? Diving Deep into the Ilford Legacy: A Film Photographer's Guide For generations of photographers,...