Matchstick Art, 7.5 Million sticks over 40 years
Calling it “Amazing Art with matchsticks” does not do Patrick Acton’s sculptures justice. Over the past 40 years, this Iowa native has been building some of the world’s biggest and complicated matchstick sculptures. While some of the larger ones are in “Ripley’s Believe it of Not Museums”, many are in his own museum “Matchstick Marvels” down the road from his home in Gladbrook, Iowa. Incredibly, he’s made them all in his tiny basement workshop in his home. He estimates that he has used over 7.5 million matchsticks in his career. His most impressive builds include the State Capitol building, a huge Millenium Falcon complete with lights and working landing gear, a locomotive that kids can actually climb into, Hogwarts from Harry Potter and many many more. While most people would build a couple models, Patrick has over 100, each unique and spectacular not to mention impressive. What did you think? Please leave a comment in the section below and remember to share the video and sign up for our free newsletter!
September 20, 2022 @ 3:21 pm
A Lot of “WOW” factor, Amazing Talent, foresight so cool to see! lad I watched!
November 4, 2021 @ 12:49 am
mad crazy or both what an inspiration the works are true testimate to your creative ability thank you for showing this.
June 18, 2020 @ 11:42 pm
My comment is my amazement of the beauty and patience of Mr. Acton’s craft! It is just so breathtakingly beautiful and should be in the National Museum in Washington , D.C. for all to see and admire!!! Your work sir should be taught to our youth and all people who have a desire for creativeness! Tour State of Iowa, should have your private Museum in Gladbrook on its interesting tour sight ,with your permission of course! Just beautiful beyond words to describe your talent !!!!
June 18, 2020 @ 4:36 pm
Awesome models.
June 15, 2020 @ 9:20 am
What an awesome hobby,, definitely has lots of patience, a really cool guy
June 15, 2020 @ 7:18 am
this man does amazing work and you can tell it is a labor of love wow just wow is all I can say about this amazing man and his talent