Russian artist Salavat Fidai works with a medium so small, he needs a magnifying glass to do it.
Fidai uses a craft knife to carve incredibly detailed sculptures onto the lead tips of pencils, and the results are stunning.
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Fidai can carve pretty much anything, from pop culture figures like Darth Vader and Bart Simpson to iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben.
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The artist, who is originally from Ufa, Russia, has worked with miniatures before. In addition to his awe-inspiring pencil carvings, Fidai has painted on sunflower seeds and matchboxes.
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Fidai's work has earned him more than 122,000 followers on Instagram.
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Each pencil design can take anywhere from six to 12 hours, with the most detailed ones taking up to two days, according to the Telegraph.
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Fidai's pencils are up for sale on Etsy. They range from around $120 to $450, depending on their detail.
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For a peek into how Fidai makes the amazing sculptures, check out the video below.
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