UK Artist Turns Lost Baby Teeth Into (Really Tiny) Works of Art

Alisyn — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:01:00 GMT

One's first loose tooth is a big deal. Losing one's first tooth is monumental - so much so that British artist Cordelia Cembrowicz has made it her mission to turn lost baby teeth into intimate works of art.

Using a specially made drill and a rotary cutter, Cordelia can carve a child-size tooth in about 7 hours. She carves them into - what else? - miniature tooth fairies. "The first thing that sprang to mind was the Tooth Fairy. She symbolized both sanctuary and reward, arriving as a blessing after a period of pain," she explained.

As you can see, the results are unique, touching, and utterly gorgeous. Each carving costs about £100 pounds, which is pretty steep - but when you consider the delicacy and talent that this work requires, not to mention that "canvas" from which it is created, it seems like a fair price to pay. Cordelia is taking orders here.

[Via Blogging Baby]

Strollerderby : cordelia cembrowicz

UK Artist Turns Lost Baby Teeth Into (Really Tiny) Works of Art