ice sculpting techniques
ice block with frozen fish patties for a Popeyes commercial
12/07/2011 14:33
Who is this fool and what does he have to do with freezing fish patties into an ice block for a Popeyes commercial?the whole entry...
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freezing flowers into an ice luge
11/30/2011 00:17
For a double tube luge, two spiraling tubes and three flowers were frozen into an ice block. Then the ice luge was cut from the ice block and the ends of the tubing were exposed so that the luge could be used.the whole entry...
holiday ice sculpture design ebook
11/27/2011 23:55
The holiday ice sculpture design ebook from ice carving secrets is here and if you were subscribed to the secrets newsletter email list, then you got an email with the free download link. Otherwise, you can buy it for a special price.the whole entry...
Thanksgiving ice sculpture design ebook
11/02/2011 02:04
The Thanksgiving ice sculpture design ebook from ice carving secrets is here and you can get it for free for a limited time if you “like” ice carving secrets on Facebook.the whole entry...
Halloween ice sculpture design ebook
10/19/2011 12:16
The first ice sculpture design ebook from ice carving secrets is here and you can get it for free for a limited time (but the limited time is over for now...) if you “like” ice carving secrets on Facebook.
(You can still download it for a cheap price though.)the whole entry...
drawing on ice
09/14/2011 22:15
The other day I got an email asking for advice on how to "write on the ice." Right away, I sent back an email that explained which kinds of magic markers let you write on ice when it's still frozen (not while it's melting). Well, you can probably see where this is going: that's not what he meant...the whole entry...
color logos in ice using transparencies
07/30/2011 13:02
Need to create an ice sculpture incorporating a color logo or design? Printed color transparencies frozen into your sculptures offer a simple solution to a potentially challenging problem. Check out a couple of methods that will add a splash of color to your ice.the whole entry...
using glitter in ice
01/26/2011 12:00
Glitter can be incorporated into ice sculpture coloring techniques, potentially resulting in more vivid, eye-catching color in your ice sculptures. Get the details on this ice carving technique, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.the whole entry...
preserving ice sculptures for transport
09/21/2007 12:00
Getting an ice sculpture from the freezer to the event can be the toughest part of all...the whole entry...
the nailboard
09/12/2007 12:00
The nailboard is one of the most useful hand tools available to ice sculptors and is often a must for assembling multi-block sculptures.the whole entry...
welding ice with aluminum plate
04/23/2007 12:00
Using aluminum plate to weld pieces of ice together is a vital technique for the modern ice sculptor. Learn more this method that can enable you to create ice sculptures that extend well outside the dimensions of the ice block with strong, nearly invisible ice welds.the whole entry...
tubing tricks for ice luges and display trays
04/22/2007 12:00
This simple trick can help you deal with ice sculpture plumbing issues, whether with tube ice luges or with ice carving display tray drainage.the whole entry...
"stars of the party": the ice sculpture design process
04/13/2007 12:00
This is a quick look at the steps necessary to take a rough ice sculpture design from drawing to ice.the whole entry...
inexpensive clear plastic ice luge funnels
04/07/2007 12:00
Inexpensive party glassware can be converted to funnels for use in tube ice luges.the whole entry...
stars luge: making an ice luge out of almost any ice sculpture
04/06/2007 12:00
ice sculpting steps
04/02/2007 12:00
To get a better understanding of what it takes to create an ice sculpture, I've broken down the lifecycle of a typical ice sculpture into five discrete steps: design, execution, preservation & transportation, display, & breakdown.the whole entry...
dealing with fractures in ice
03/16/2007 12:00
Covering some of the basic information about why and when ice blocks fracture and how you can avoid it or deal with it when it happens.the whole entry...
ice block basics, part two
03/08/2007 12:00
Covering some of the basic information about ice blocks for ice sculpting. (part two of two)the whole entry...
ice block basics, part one
03/07/2007 12:00
Covering some of the basic information about ice blocks for ice sculpting. (part one of two)the whole entry...
broken ice sculpture repair
03/06/2007 12:00
What do you do when you accidentally break a sculpture? How do you handle a broken ice sculpture?the whole entry...
don't be a drip: water control
10/29/2006 12:00
So when your ice sculpture starts to melt, where is the water going to end up? Will it all end up in the display tray and under control?the whole entry...
cutting corners
10/25/2006 12:00
Circular ice sculptures can pose several problems, both in creation and in transportation and set up. Adding temporary "handles" can help you handle some of the problems.the whole entry...
extreme detail
10/24/2006 12:00
With extra effort (and in the right environment) you can give your ice sculptures extensive and delicate detail that will take it to the extreme.the whole entry...
seeing ice in color
10/17/2006 12:00
How do you color an ice sculpture? There are a variety of ways to give your ice a splash of color...the whole entry...
attention to detail
10/13/2006 12:00
At most events, ice sculptures melt. In places where the ice doesn't melt, people are less likely to have parties, so most of the time, the ice is going to melt. And when it melts, the detail fades, sometimes quickly. But you can extend the life of the detail on your sculptures.the whole entry...
how long does an ice carving last?
09/30/2006 12:00
One of the most common questions an ice sculptor gets is "How long will it last?" Just to see the look on their face, my first answer is often "at least 20 to 30 minutes." But in truth, it depends on a lot of different factors, not just temperature.the whole entry...
keep your ice from sliding
08/13/2006 12:00
Even though you often want your ice sculptures to have an element of dynamic realism, you still don't want them to move. Read on to find out some ways to keep your ice carvings in one place while on display.the whole entry...
when ice falls 4
08/13/2006 12:00
Junichi Nakamura works on “Ancestral Spirit” in Fairbanks at the 2004 World Ice Art Championships. While working on “Ancestral Spirit” earlier in the competition, I had my closest brush with major injury as an ice sculptor.the whole entry...
carving with Junichi
08/13/2006 12:00
Carving on the team of world champion ice sculptor Junichi Nakamura was quite an experience at the 2004 World Ice Art Championships.the whole entry...
when ice falls 3
08/13/2006 12:00
On occasion, you might see an ice sculpture that’s carved so that it looks like it could fall. But at a special event like a wedding or a party that should only be an illusion; there should be no real danger. On the other hand, at a competition, the danger of collapse is often very real. And sometimes, gravity wins.the whole entry...
when ice falls 2
08/13/2006 12:00
A sculpture set up in the wrong place can fall prematurely if a carver doesn’t pay attention to the conditions.the whole entry...
when ice falls
08/12/2006 12:00
Any ice sculpture, if left alone long enough, will fall down, usually because of melting. Accordingly, most get taken down before that can happen. But ice sculptures sometimes fall down for other reasons...the whole entry...
thinking outside the block
08/09/2006 12:01
Often, it’s necessary to add pieces of ice to a sculpture as many designs won’t fit within the confines of an ice block. This makes it possible to carve almost anything you can imagine from ice...the whole entry...
ice sculpture design: silhouette
08/09/2006 12:00
Avoid the dreaded “What is it?” question and give your ice sculptures strong silhouettes!the whole entry...