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Amazing miniature sculptures in the tip of a pencil

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Artist Chien Chu Lee, from Taiwan has been carving these amazing mini works of art out of pencil lead since 2010. He makes all kinds of different designs, like this famous landmark called the Burj Al Arab from Dubai.

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Look at this incredible field of 180 tiny tulips all carved from a pencil!

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Before he started making these amazing mini sculptures, he used to carve tiny toys for his children out of bamboo. Take a look at this Buzz Lightyear sculpture!

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Chien is completely self-taught, and has had no special training. He started using pencils for his sculptures after being inspired by fellow artist Dalton Ghetti. This one is a tiny sculpture of the 鈥淴iluo Bridge鈥 which is located in the middle of Taiwan.

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His tiny sculptures can be as little as 0.1 mm long and can take hours to complete. He said it takes a lot of patience and a steady hand!

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Chien uses a super strong magnifying glass and tiny tools to help him carve the pencils. Take a look at this christmassy special!