If you thought all matches were good for was starting fires, then prepare to have your mind blown as you click through all of these magnificent works of matchstick art. I'll admit, I never really thought of using matches as a medium for art until I saw all of the awesome sculptures and drawings that can be created with matches. These are so awesome that I wonder how anyone could ever actually use a match just to start a fire or light a cigarette.
You may think that last statement was a bit ridiculous, but you won't after you've seen all of these magnificent works of matchstick art. The matchstick sculptures are my personal favorite, with the Che Guevara bust sure to astound even the biggest art elitist.
12 Magnificent Works of Matchstick Art

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Matchstick Sculptures
David Mach Creates Fiery Works of Art

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Matchstick Typography
Pei-San Ng Creates Light-Hearted, Cartoonish Sculptures

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Precariously Written Prints
The Max Croc 'Nhac' Campaign Markets Unstoppable Munching
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Fire Starter Fortresses
The Matchstick Hogwarts by Patrick Acton Will Spark your Interest
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Matchstick Armadas
David Reynolds has Recreated 20 Legendary Ships from Tiny Bits of Wood
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Designer Lighting
Larger Than Life Match Stick Lamp
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Matchstick Men Masterpieces
The Ryo Shimizu Matchstick Drawing Creates a Human Body from Matches
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Mythical Matchstick Creatures
'Out of the Ashes' by Pei-San Ng is Her Latest Match Creation
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Art with Matches
Clever Incendiary Creations
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1.6 Million Matches Makes Monument
Tower Bridge Matchstick Replica
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Mag Cover Matchbooks
Jason D'Aquino's Super Small Scale Pulp Magazine Prints
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Drawing with Matches
Mexican PSA Against Burnt Child for Awareness
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Custom Inspirational Quotes
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Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
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Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures
Daniel Arsham Creates the New SPLIT BUST Sculpture
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
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Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions
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Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures
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NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets
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Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
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Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
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Intricately Crafted Brass Lighters
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