Crayon Carvings by Diem Chau

Diem Chau immigrated with her family from Vietnam in the mid-1980's  She studied art the Cornish College of the Arts and now exhibits her artwork across the nation.  When I came across her work when reading Artsy Forager's blog I new I needed to share it.  In a past series, Diem created sculptures by carving crayons.  It is one supply we all have access to so how do you think your students would respond to a challenge to create a carving from a crayon?  I know it would be painstaking, but it would be fun to see.