Dalton Ghetti, a carpenter from Connecticut, has the most incredible and amazing way to relax. He carves pencil leads. He does it all without the aid of a magnifying glass. Since pencil carving is still a hobby, some of the pieces take years to create (the alphabet took 2 1/2 years). He even has a box of pieces that have broken while he was sculpting them. He calls it his "cemetery collection". Currently he is working on a piece inspired by the World Trade Center bombing. Since 2002, every day, he carves one of the victims out of lead, over 3000. Upon completion they, together, will form a large tear. It will take about 10 years. For Ghetti, it is worth it.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
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