A 25-year-old Chinese woman has gone viral for creating detailed sculptures using nothing but her teeth. Chen Qin, from Hubei province in central China, has built an online following of over 1.2 million people by biting carrots into intricate works of art.
As per the South China Morning Post, her creations are far from simple. Chen Qin has crafted replicas of the Great Wall and the Yellow Crane Tower. She has also made wearable pieces, including phoenix crowns and traditional silver hats worn by the Miao people. Other works include small animals, cartoon figures, and complex architectural models.
How does she work?
Chen Qin sometimes cuts a carrot into a rough shape with a knife first. All the fine detailing, however, is done entirely with her teeth. She has made over 100 sculptures so far.
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In her videos, she bites slowly and carefully, showing the full process from start to finish. She does this, she says, to prove she is not using hidden tools. She has called herself “the internet’s first tooth sculptor.” Many viewers have joked that it looks as though she has “a 3D printer hidden in her mouth,” according to the South China Morning Post.
Purpose and side effects
Chen Qin has recently begun using her carrot art to teach history to younger viewers. The carrots come from her family's farm. Any unused pieces go into cooking or animal feed , nothing is wasted.
As per a report by the South China Morning Post, the craft, however, takes a physical toll. Chen Qin has reported tooth and cheek pain, and says she has noticed changes in her jaw from the repeated strain. She further says that she avoids carbonated drinks and limits sweets to protect her teeth. Chen Qin also advises young people not to copy her, as their teeth are still developing.
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How did it start?
The skill was discovered by accident. During the Spring Festival holiday in 2025, Chen Qin was chewing a carrot while watching short videos online. She noticed she had bitten it into small shapes and grew curious about how far she could take it.
Chen Qin is not a trained sculptor. However, she studied graphic design and 3D modelling and has enjoyed drawing from a young age. These skills likely helped sharpen her eye for detail.
