*updated 6/8/11
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This ice sculpture was initially designed for an outdoor demo at a Japanese cultural fest at Florida State University. (See the photo below.) The general look of the dragon was based on a design by master Japanese ice sculptor Mitsuo Shimizu, but the pose and other aspects are quite different. This piece requires two full blocks and the right front claw of the dragon is intended to hold something if you wish.






I attempted this piece for the first time in front of a crowd, in less than ideal conditions, and with a bit of cloudy ice. (Those are all the excuses I could think of.)


The students and staff at Florida State were great hosts and with his “Go Noles!” sign, the dragon turned out to be a Seminoles fan too!

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Tags: animals, Asian, aluminum welding method, multi-block