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Amazing artwork on a pencil tip

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Padlocks on the tips of pencilsImage source, Salavat Fidai

You might be sharpening your pencils ready for school after the holidays, but check out the way a Russian artist carves his pencils.

Salavat Fidai carefully carves tiny sculptures into the tips of pencils.

To create his miniature artwork he uses a craft knife and magnifying glass.

Heart on the tip of pencilImage source, Salavat Fidai

When the works are completed, he photographs them with a special magnifying camera lens.

He creates all types of sculptures on pencils, including well known characters like Bart Simpson.

Bart Simpson on the tips of pencilsImage source, Salavat Fidai

And robot WALL-E from the Disney film.

Robot on the tips of pencilsImage source, Salavat Fidai

Remember don't try this at home, Salavat Fidai is an experienced artist.