Highschool toothpick bridges are so 00′s, now it is all about the recreation of world wonders using those wonderful little wooden sticks. Stan Munro has been working for over six years to create “Toothpick City” a comprehensive city consisting of toothpick versions of world landmarks. So far the construction has consumed over six million toothpicks and 170 liters of glue! Stan has building toothpick bridges and toothpick buildings since grade school when his teacher challenged each student to build a toothpick sculpture capable of holding an egg. Stan’s toothpick contraption held his desk!
Each of Stans sculptures surpass even the best design for toothpick bridges, even his toothpick bridges are pure art. I’m a huge fan of alternative art mediums, such as shadows and watermelons, so this toothpick art is right up my alley. I hope you enjoy these sculptures as much as I did!
(above) Toothpick St. Patrick’s cathedral in front of the real St. Patrick’s cathedral
Toothpick City
Brooklyn toothpick Bridge and toothpick Big Ben
Aspire toothpick Tower
Chrysler toothpick Building
Here is another look at the Chrystler building next to the toothpick master craftsman Stan Munro! All of his toothpick sculptures are built at 1:164 scale, meaning that many pieces rise well over six feet in hight!
Another look at the toothpick Chrysler building and some others!
Tower toothpick Bridge
St. Peter’s toothpick Square
Toothpick Kaaba
Toothpick Ship
Sydney toothpick Opera House
C’est fini, tous les cure-dents de votre appartiennent à nous! But really, all your toothpicks do belong to us…
If you liked this post you might also enjoy some videos on watermelon carving!
Hey, that’s not Notre Dame. I am pretty sure that it is St. Patrick’s cathedral in New York city (based on the buildings in the background of the picture and the architecture of the building).
oops, thanks for correcting me. For some reason, despite the fact that that obviously isn’t notre dame, thats what clicked into my brain.
This is wonderful. I do not know how any one can make this kind of project. I would not have the time for this.
How long do you think these guys finished one of those sculptures? The work are pretty amazing!
Wow, these are just amazing! I love the Brooklyn bridge one!
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