Steven Backman embarked his journey to creating unbelievable toothpick sculptures as a child when he was asked to create a science project on DNA molecules. Little did that child know that one day his sculptures will be exhibited in Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum in Hollywood. 

"Although it would be much easier to use a solid piece of wood to carve the intricate details I have been able to achieve with toothpicks, the fascination and unbelievable expressions found on the faces of many people who see my art is a reward to my hard work." shares the artist. 

Here are some of the many incredible designs by Steven J. Backman:

This is the Golden Gate Bridge that is made from 30,000 toothpicks over the period of two and half years and is currently displayed in Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum in Hollywood. 

This is a radio controlled yacht made out of 10,000 toothpicks. 

A miniature Brooklyn Bridge made out of one toothpick using razor blade, needle nose pliers and hell lot of patience.












































Empire State Building made out more than 7,000 toothpicks.











































This one is called 'Free-Form' and is created from more than 2,000 toothpicks.











































This one is called 'Elegance' and is made out of 1,045 toothpicks.















































Its called 'Undulation' and is made out of 732...now who can say that it has been created using only toothpicks and glue.


























This is a replica of cable cars seen in San Fransisco. Whats incredible is that it revolves on a musical base made out of toothpicks and plays the song 'I Left My Heart in San Fransisco'.





























A miniature Eiffel Tower created from one toothpick.

You can check more work by Steven Backman on his website: ToothPickArt.com,


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