Indian micro artist's 0.06-inch wooden spoon sets new world record
Shashikant Prajapati, a skilled micro artist from Bihar, has set a new Guinness World Record for crafting the tiniest wooden spoon. Measuring only 1.6mm (0.06in), his creation surpassed the previous record of 2mm (0.07in) set by Navratan Prajapati Murtikar (India) in 2022. After creating over 10 different versions of the spoon, he finally made one that met the size criteria for the record.
Requirements for the record to be valid
For the record to be valid, the tiny spoon must look just like a regular wooden spoon, with a clear bowl and handle. Even though the rules allow making the spoon from different pieces of wood put together, Prajapati chose to make his spoon from one piece of wood. He used special tools like a craft knife and a surgical blade to do this.
What led him to carve the world's smallest spoon?
While looking for a new challenge, Prajapati stumbled upon pictures of the world's tiniest wooden spoon. This record has been cracked at least once every year since 2019. Back then, the record stood at 7 mm (0.27 in), but guess what? Prajapati's spoon is more than four times tinier than that. Passionate about micro art, Prajapati aspires to be recognized through world records.
He also broke records for highest pencil lead chain links
Previously, on two separate occasions, he broke the record for creating the highest number of chain links from pencil lead. The initial achievement was in 2020, constructing 126 links, and then once more in 2021 with 236 links. Presently, the title belongs to Kaviyarasan Selvam from India, who accomplished the incredible feat of carving an astounding 617 lead links earlier this year.
Prajapati developed an interest in micro-art in college
Prajapati's fascination with micro art sparked during his college days in 2015. He used a drawing compass to craft a chain from chalk, igniting his passion for the art. Gradually, he switched to carving pencil lead due to its smoother texture, making it more suitable for his art. He spent up to 10 hours daily practicing until he became a master in the craft.
