A young woman from China is grabbing the internet’s attention in a very unusual way. Chen Qin, 25, from Hubei province, has become famous for creating wonderful carrot sculptures using only her teeth. Her videos have now earned over 1.2 million followers, and people are amazed at her talent.
From simple shapes to famous monuments
Chen’s work includes small animals and cartoon figures as well as large, detailed designs like the Great Wall and the Yellow Crane Tower. She has also crafted wearable pieces, such as phoenix crowns and the silver hats worn by the Miao people.
How she does it
In her videos, Chen carefully nibbles the carrot to shape it. She has said she uses a knife only to slice the carrot at the start, but all other steps are done with her teeth. As mentioned in a report by the South China Morning Post, she calls herself “the first tooth sculptor of the whole internet.”
A skill found by accident
Chen is not a professional sculptor. According to the report, she studied graphic design and 3D modelling in school and has loved drawing since childhood. Her talent started during the Spring Festival holiday in 2025, when she was casually nibbling a carrot while watching videos. She accidentally created some shapes and realized her skill.
Time, effort, and storytelling
Complicated works like the Great Wall can take about a week to finish. As mentioned in the report, Chen has made more than 100 carrot sculptures so far. She has also started using her creations to tell historical stories to young viewers.
Family farm and sustainability
The carrots come from her family’s farm. Leftovers are used in cooking or fed to animals, so nothing goes to waste.
Challenges of tooth sculpting
Chen admits that her work can cause pain in her teeth and cheeks, and her jaw has changed over time, according to the report. To protect her teeth, she avoids carbonated drinks and eats fewer sweets. She has warned young people not to try this, as their teeth are not fully developed.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)
