http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/index.phpsecrets of ice sculptingenicecarvingsecrets@mac.comCopyright 2006-2011 Dawson List2012-02-09T16:16:03-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:32:12 -0500icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-30T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/reindeer_wreath_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-196http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/reindeer_wreath_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-196

A tiny (relatively) reindeer sits atop a holiday wreath.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-29T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/basic_snowflake_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-195http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/basic_snowflake_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-195

Here's a fairly straightforward snowflake design, although it can be somewhat delicate when moving it around. The arms are somewhat prone to breakage.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting events2007-05-24T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_links_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-193http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_links_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-193

Ta daa! Here are a few links to ice sculpture pages (just a few) for your enjoyment. Add your own ice sculpture links in the comments.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-22T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/double_angelfish_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-191http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/double_angelfish_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-191

Perhaps perfect for a seaside wedding reception, this ice sculpture design features kissing angelfish.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-21T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/sexy_fish_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-190http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/sexy_fish_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-190

A feminine fish takes a provocative pose in this ice sculpture design.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-20T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cruise_ship_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-189http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cruise_ship_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-189

While I've never carved an ice sculpture on a cruise ship, I've carved an ice sculpture of a cruise ship! Only one letter different…]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-19T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/lobster_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-188http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/lobster_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-188

In this ice sculpture design, the lobster has his pincers ready!]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-18T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/tiki_head_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-187http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/tiki_head_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-187

The Tiki head ice sculpture design is great for adding a little Hawaiian/Polynesian style to an event.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-16T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/bride_and_groom_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-186http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/bride_and_groom_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-186

A relatively straightforward bride and groom ice sculpture design to adorn the wedding reception]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-07T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/slipper_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-184http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/slipper_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-184

Perfect for weddings, this ice sculpture design demonstrates that the bride has found her Prince Charming.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designsice experiences2007-04-25T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_dragon_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-178http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_dragon_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-178

This was an unusually detailed ice sculpture that I worked on over a long period and got some nice photos of: the ice dragon.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-24T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cupid_and_hearts_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-177http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cupid_and_hearts_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-177

Cupid is bringing two hearts together in this romantic ice sculpture design, which is perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or Valentine's Day.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniquesice sculpture display2007-04-22T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/tubing_tricks_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-176http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/tubing_tricks_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-176

This simple trick can help you deal with ice sculpture plumbing issues, whether with tube ice luges or with ice carving display tray drainage.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-21T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fleur_de_lis_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-175http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fleur_de_lis_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-175

This iconic symbol of New Orleans and Louisiana works very well in ice. This version features an intricate scrollwork pattern on the face of the fleur-de-lis.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-20T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ionic_column_vase_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-174http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ionic_column_vase_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-174

Ice and floral have always been a great combination. This ice vase, styled after an ionic column, is one of the more popular vase designs in my collection, especially for weddings.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-19T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/treble_clef_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-173http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/treble_clef_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-173

Almost every special event has music, but not every event is about music. But if it is, a treble clef could be the perfect ice sculpture design.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-18T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fairytale_castle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-172http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fairytale_castle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-172

If a bride wants her wedding to have a Cinderella theme, this fairytale castle ice sculpture could be a great addition.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-17T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ring_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-171http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ring_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-171

In this ice luge design, whatever you pour through it will do something unusual: it will start in one tube, split to two tubes, and come back together at the bottom. The luged liquid goes down both sides of the ring.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-16T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/large_fleur_de_lis_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-170http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/large_fleur_de_lis_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-170

In the U.S., the fleur-de-lis is regarded as a symbol of many things Louisiana, New Orleans, and Mardi Gras. This is a larger scrollwork ice sculpture design of this popular symbol.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-15T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/martini_glass_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-169http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/martini_glass_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-169

An ice luge in the shape of a martini glass! What an original ice sculpture concept! Ok, maybe not, but you can see how this version is made.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2007-04-14T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/visitor_pics_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-168http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/visitor_pics_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-168

How can you get your ice sculpture photos on ice carving secrets?]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designsice sculpting techniques2007-04-13T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stars_ice_sculpture_design_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-167http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stars_ice_sculpture_design_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-167

This is a quick look at the steps necessary to take a rough ice sculpture design from drawing to ice.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-12T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/block_mom_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-166http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/block_mom_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-166

This is my take on a standard Mother's Day ice sculpture design, the block letter “MOM.”]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-11T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stylized_mom_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-165http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stylized_mom_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-165

This Mother's Day design offers a stylized alternative to block letter "MOM" designs.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture photography2007-04-09T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/flounder_eye_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-164http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/flounder_eye_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-164

When photographing animal ice sculptures, you want to avoid something that I call "flounder eye syndrome."]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice experiences2007-04-08T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/wabbits_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-163http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/wabbits_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-163

Around Easter, ice sculptors might feel some solidarity with Elmer Fudd; wabbits are bad!]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2007-04-07T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/plastic_funnels_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-162http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/plastic_funnels_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-162

Inexpensive party glassware can be converted to funnels for use in tube ice luges.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designsice sculpting techniques2007-04-06T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stars_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-161http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stars_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-161

This is a basic procedure to convert an ice sculpture into an ice luge.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting tools2007-04-05T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/man_vs_machine_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-160http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/man_vs_machine_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-160

A quick comparison of hand and machine carved ice sculptures.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2007-04-04T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/pro_chef_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-159http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/pro_chef_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-159

Pro Chef International is where I got my first ice sculpting tools.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-03T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stars_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-158http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stars_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-158

Star ice sculpture designs are very adaptable, working well for a variety of special events, from Hollywood-themed to New Year's Eve.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2007-04-02T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_sculpting_steps_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-157http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_sculpting_steps_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-157

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice experiences2007-04-01T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fools_day_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-156http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fools_day_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-156

Do anything stupid lately? If your answer is no, you're either really on a roll or just delusional. I do stupid stuff at least on a regular basis and much more than that according to some. Here I relate one of my more egregious examples in celebration of the first day of April. Despite the fact that it comes every year, it still manages to catch many of us unawares (including me, usually).]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-19T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/champagne_glass_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-155http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/champagne_glass_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-155

The champagne glass design is perfect for weddings or New Year's Eve events.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice experiences2007-03-31T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/happy_accidents_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-154http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/happy_accidents_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-154

Sometimes, just when you think everything is going wrong, it's actually going RIGHT!]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-30T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/heart_vase_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-153http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/heart_vase_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-153

Some of the best ice sculpture displays combine ice and flowers. This ice vase combines floral with hearts and a snowfill engraved message for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or a wedding.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-26T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/lighthouse_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-152http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/lighthouse_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-152

Based on the lighthouse in Biloxi, MS, this ice sculpture design illustrates how you can get more out of your ice blocks.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-25T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/liberty_bell_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-151http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/liberty_bell_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-151

The Liberty Bell is combined with flanking flags and a "Happy Fourth of July!" message in this ice sculpture design.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-24T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/bunny_sniffing_flower_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-150http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/bunny_sniffing_flower_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-150

No telling if this is THE Easter Bunny. (He does seem kind of small.) But you've got to have rabbits for Easter brunch, so here's another design.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-23T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Easter_bunny_basket_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-149http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Easter_bunny_basket_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-149

What's Easter brunch without an appearance by the Easter Bunny? Here's a popular Easter ice sculpture design.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice experiences2007-03-22T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/the_aftermath_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-148http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/the_aftermath_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-148
Ice sculptors are a helpful bunch and more than willing to help out when someone's having a rough time.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-21T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/special_delivery_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-147http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/special_delivery_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-147

More and more often, baby showers feature an ice sculpture. Here's a design with the traditional stork and bundle.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture display2007-03-18T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/emegency_ice_tray_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-146http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/emegency_ice_tray_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-146

What happens when you run out of display trays for your ice sculptures? Here's how you can solve the problem with a trip to your hardware store.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-16T12:00:01-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/kissing_doves_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-144http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/kissing_doves_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-144

Two doves touch beaks as they fly towards one another in this ice sculpture design.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2007-03-16T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/dealing_with_fractures_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-143http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/dealing_with_fractures_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-143

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2007-03-08T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_block_basics_pt2_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-142http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_block_basics_pt2_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-142

Covering some of the basic information about ice blocks for ice sculpting. (part two of two)]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2007-03-07T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_block_basics_pt1_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-141http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_block_basics_pt1_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-141

Covering some of the basic information about ice blocks for ice sculpting. (part one of two)]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2007-03-06T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/broken_ice_sculpture_repair_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-140http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/broken_ice_sculpture_repair_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-140

What do you do when you accidentally break a sculpture? How do you handle a broken ice sculpture?]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-05T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fishfood_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-139http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fishfood_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-139

This ice sculpture design depicts a cartoonish survival of the fittest.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2007-03-04T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/not_from_Harbin_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-138http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/not_from_Harbin_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-138

Ever get this email full of pics of ice sculptures supposedly from Harbin, China? Not so fast...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-02-18T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/double_dolphin_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-137http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/double_dolphin_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-137

Two dolphins are coming up out of the water together in this ice sculpture design. This design might be used for wedding receptions or other events.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-02-17T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/heart_doves_in_flight_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-136http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/heart_doves_in_flight_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-136

This ice sculpture design is perfect for weddings and features a small pedestal suitable for a floral display.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-02-16T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/peacock_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-135http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/peacock_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-135

For this sculpture design, the male peacock is depicted in all his glory, with his tail fan spread out behind. The piece can easily be converted to a double peacock design with the birds sitting back to back.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2007-02-15T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/instruction_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-134http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/instruction_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-134

Where do you go for instruction in the art of sculpting ice?]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-02-14T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/hearts_and_roses_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-133http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/hearts_and_roses_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-133

The hearts and roses design is suitable for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and certainly weddings.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-02-13T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/calla_lily_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-132http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/calla_lily_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-132

This calla lily design solves the problem of the narrow stem's lack of support by using the plant's large leaves.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2007-01-23T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/michelangelo_snow_sculptor_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-131http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/michelangelo_snow_sculptor_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-131

Did you know that one of the greatest sculptors of all time once created a frozen masterpiece?]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2011-12-16T04:28:21-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/calendar_ice_museum_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-130http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/calendar_ice_museum_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-130

Steve and Heather Brice have put together a calendar containing photos of their ice art in the Aurora Ice Museum at Chena Hot Springs Resort.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting events2006-12-04T12:00:01-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Gaylord_Texan_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-129http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Gaylord_Texan_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-129

“ICE!” at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX is an impressive walk-through ice display combining both clear ice and colored ice sculptures.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice experiencesice sculpting events2006-12-04T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Lewisville_competition_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-128http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Lewisville_competition_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-128

Lewisville, TX ice sculpting event has a winning formula for an ice carving competition.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice experiencesice sculpting events2006-11-08T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/carving_abroad_Lake_Louise_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-127http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/carving_abroad_Lake_Louise_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-127

Junichi made a great first impression at the Ice Magic competition in Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada. The first Junichi Nakamura ice sculpture that I ever saw was so daring that I was sure it would fall!]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice experiences2006-10-31T12:00:01-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_bending_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-126http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_bending_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-126

What if somebody told you they could bend ice? Would you believe it?]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice experiences2006-10-31T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/value_of_competition_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-125http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/value_of_competition_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-125

What good is an ice sculpting competition?]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture display2006-10-30T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/solid_foundation_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-124http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/solid_foundation_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-124

That big ice sculpture is going to weigh how much!? How's the table going to support that much weight?]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniquesice sculpture display2006-10-29T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/water_control_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-123http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/water_control_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-123

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?]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting tools2006-10-25T12:00:01-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cnc_ice_robot_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-122http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cnc_ice_robot_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-122

No, not a robot ice carving; CNC machines are ice carving robots.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2006-10-25T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cutting_corners_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-121http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cutting_corners_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-121

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2006-10-24T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/extreme_detail_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-120http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/extreme_detail_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-120

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniquesice sculpture display2006-10-17T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_in_color_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-119http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_in_color_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-119

How do you color an ice sculpture? There are a variety of ways to give your ice a splash of color...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting tools2006-10-13T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/choosing_chainsaws_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-117http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/choosing_chainsaws_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-117

Not every brand of chainsaw is a good choice for ice sculpting. Ice sculptors have their favorites, and for good reason.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2006-10-13T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/attention_to_detail_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-116http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/attention_to_detail_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-116

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice experiences2006-10-04T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/movies_and_tv_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-115http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/movies_and_tv_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-115

Occasionally, you'll see ice sculptures in movies or on tv and I've been fortunate enough to have some of my ice show up in both places.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniquesice sculpture display2006-09-30T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/how_long_does_an_ice_carving_last_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-114http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/how_long_does_an_ice_carving_last_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-114

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting tools2006-09-28T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_pick_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-113http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_pick_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-113

KISS: Keep ice sculpting simple
One of the simplest and cheapest ice sculpting tools can also be one of the most effective, at least for certain tasks.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting tools2006-08-21T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/power_tool_safety_electricity_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-112http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/power_tool_safety_electricity_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-112

ELECTRICITY FROM POWER TOOLS
+ WATER FROM MELTING ICE
= A RATHER SHOCKING EXPERIENCE FOR POWER-TOOL-USING ICE SCULPTORS?

You might think so, but those pesky ice carvers seem to be surviving in spite of this. Let's take a quick look at ice sculpting and electricity.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2006-08-13T12:00:04-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/keep_your_ice_from_sliding_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-111http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/keep_your_ice_from_sliding_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-111

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2006-08-13T12:00:03-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_ice_falls_4_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-110http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_ice_falls_4_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-110

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniquesice sculpting events2006-08-13T12:00:02-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/carving_with_Junichi_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-109http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/carving_with_Junichi_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-109

Carving on the team of world champion ice sculptor Junichi Nakamura was quite an experience at the 2004 World Ice Art Championships.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2006-08-13T12:00:01-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_ice_falls_3_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-108http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_ice_falls_3_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-108

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2006-08-13T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_ice_falls_2_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-107http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_ice_falls_2_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-107

A sculpture set up in the wrong place can fall prematurely if a carver doesn’t pay attention to the conditions.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2006-08-12T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_ice_falls_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-106http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_ice_falls_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-106

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...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting tools2006-08-10T12:00:01-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/power_tool_safety_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-105http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/power_tool_safety_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-105

In the hands of a skilled artist, the tools used for sculpting ice can make quick work of a huge block of frozen water. However, the tools can also make quick work of the sculptor's hands and other body parts when things go wrong…]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture photography2006-08-10T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_and_light_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-104http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_and_light_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-104

Working on this ice sculpture of the Statue of Liberty in Bruges, Belgium, I was very happy with the interplay of ice and lighting. Then I made a mistake...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniquesice sculpture designs2006-08-09T12:01:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/thinking_outside_the_block_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-103http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/thinking_outside_the_block_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-103

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...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2011-12-07T14:33:11-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fish_patties_in_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-102http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fish_patties_in_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-102

Who is this fool and what does he have to do with freezing fish patties into an ice block for a Popeyes commercial?]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniquesice sculpture designs2011-11-30T00:17:29-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/flower_luge_freezing_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-101http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/flower_luge_freezing_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-101

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2011-11-27T23:56:02-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stolen_ebook_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-100http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stolen_ebook_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-100

A story of intrigue and betrayal a lot like “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral,” except that there’s not much intrigue, no corral, no guns, and no outlaws. (Well, there’s one outlaw, and his name is “ice man!”)

But you still might find it interesting...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designsice sculpting techniquesice sculpting tools2011-11-27T23:55:45-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/holiday_ebook_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-99http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/holiday_ebook_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-99

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designsice sculpting techniquesice sculpting tools2011-11-02T02:04:37-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Thanksgiving_ebook_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-98http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Thanksgiving_ebook_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-98

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designsice sculpting techniquesice sculpting tools2011-10-19T12:16:57-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Halloween_ebook_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-97http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Halloween_ebook_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-97

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.)]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-09-20T14:34:34-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/peacock_Meyn_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-93http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/peacock_Meyn_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-93

Ron Meyn was nice enough to share this awesome peacock on a column design that he recently came up with. It’s a pretty simple but definitely elegant design that turns out great!]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2011-09-12T19:44:46-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_sculpture_scam_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-92http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_sculpture_scam_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-92

*Note that there’s updated info for 9/23/11

Ice sculpting companies are apparently the target of a scam artist or artists. Ice sculptors across the United States, (now all the way from Alaska to Florida!) reported on Facebook that they’d been contacted by an individual that wanted to order four ice sculptures. In some cases, the contact was by email only, and started with the following:Hello Am Fishian Greg and how you doing today, I will like to make an Inquries for Ice Sculptures i will like to ask if you can make both (Wedding Sculpture) and (Anniversary Sculpture) for me and i will be needing Two from each i will like you to advice me on necessary details needed for this arrangement alright Thanks
This scam has been evolving over the last several days and has taken on at least three additional formats: a pharaoh version, one from “nicole martinez” or David Raymond, and another from “Jack nash.”]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting toolsice sculpting techniques2011-09-14T22:15:07-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/drawing_on_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-91http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/drawing_on_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-91

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...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2011-09-14T00:31:02-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/big_freeze_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-89http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/big_freeze_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-89

As an ice sculptor, I like the cold. I can get something more out of chilly temps than a nasty case of frostbite. Ironically, I live in the deep south, where we're lucky if we see more than one hard freeze a year. (Strangely, some down here don't share my enthusiasm for hard freezes...) Summers, on the other hand, can be dreadfully hot, with high humidity that pushes the heat index into record breaking territory. When you're done moving a lot of ice around, the sweat that results can make you feel like YOU'RE the one melting! And now, at the end of another ridiculously hot summer, it's sometimes hard to imagine that it can ever be cold again. But don't worry, it will be.

But you’ve never seen cold like this...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-08-25T21:07:10-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/multi-luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-87http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/multi-luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-87

What if you could combine the two kinds of ice luges into a single ice sculpture?! Now, we have the technology...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-08-09T17:46:15-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fan_coral_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-79http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/fan_coral_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-79

This sea fan design is yet another resulting from the 2011 OC Fair Ice Museum in Costa Mesa, CA.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-08-04T10:28:58-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/reef_shark_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-78http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/reef_shark_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-78

This reef shark design was adapted from a much larger version at the 2011 OC Fair Ice Museum in Costa Mesa, CA.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-08-04T01:37:04-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/sea_turtle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-77http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/sea_turtle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-77

This sea turtle design was a part of the 2011 OC Fair Ice Museum in Costa Mesa, CA.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-08-03T17:16:54-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/manta_ray_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-76http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/manta_ray_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-76

This manta ray design was a part of the 2011 OC Fair Ice Museum in Costa Mesa, CA.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2006-08-09T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/sculpture_silhouette_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-75http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/sculpture_silhouette_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-75

Avoid the dreaded “What is it?” question and give your ice sculptures strong silhouettes!]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2011-07-30T13:02:53-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/color_transparency_logos_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-73http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/color_transparency_logos_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-73

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2007-09-21T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/preserving_for_transport_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-72http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/preserving_for_transport_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-72

Getting an ice sculpture from the freezer to the event can be the toughest part of all...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2009-03-14T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_alaska_award_system_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-71http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_alaska_award_system_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-71

One of the unusual aspects of the World Ice Art Championships is the scoring and awards system for the ice sculpting competitions.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture photographyice sculpture display2008-10-27T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/worst_background_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-70http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/worst_background_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-70

Just think, you’ve been looking forward to the beautiful ice sculpture you’ll have at your event; think of how dramatic it will look! All that’s left now is to find just the right spot for it, to really show it off...

Or not...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-07-05T11:06:47-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/redfish_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-69http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/redfish_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-69

The Louisiana redfish or red snapper is a priced delicacy at Gulf Coast restaurants. Here’s a less tasty but still impressive version.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-02-12T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/American_eagle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-68http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/American_eagle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-68

The coolest way ever to show your patriotism or celebrate the Fourth of July: an American eagle ice sculpture]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture display2008-01-06T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/spill_containment_platforms_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-66http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/spill_containment_platforms_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-66

Controlling the meltwater from large sculptures can be a challenge. These platforms offer a straightforward solution...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting toolsice sculpting techniques2007-09-12T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/nailboard_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-65http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/nailboard_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-65

The nailboard is one of the most useful hand tools available to ice sculptors and is often a must for assembling multi-block sculptures.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2011-07-03T00:58:24-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/amazing_breaker_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-64http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/amazing_breaker_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-64

Sooner or later, had to happen: somebody was going to make up an ice sculpture smash-em-up game. It’s out now and it’s pretty addictive and entertaining too.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2010-04-18T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/huff_and_puff_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-61http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/huff_and_puff_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-61

Can you really blow an ice sculpture down? Depends on the sculpture...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting tools2010-06-01T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/electric_blower_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-60http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/electric_blower_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-60

An electric blower is one of those ice sculpting tools that you’ll wish that you’d gotten a long time ago, at least if you work in the freezer or in the cold.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting tools2009-06-01T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/the_lowly_iron_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-59http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/the_lowly_iron_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-59

One of the least expensive, but still very useful (and apparently surprising!) ice sculpting tools: the lowly iron]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniquesice sculpting tools2007-04-23T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/aluminum_welding_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-58http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/aluminum_welding_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-58

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.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-06-30T01:24:36-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/monogram_champagne_display_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-57http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/monogram_champagne_display_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-57

Show off the bubbly with this elegant monogrammed champagne display.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-06-29T19:27:30-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/anchor_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-56http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/anchor_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-56

This anchor design can be carved from a little more than a half block slab and works well for any event with a nautical or ocean theme.

]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-06-28T17:20:20-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/rockets_red_glare_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-55http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/rockets_red_glare_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-55

Check out these completely fire-free fireworks to celebrate the birth of the United States!]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-10-22T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stork_and_bundle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-54http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/stork_and_bundle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-54

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-04-09T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_pigs_fly_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-53http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/when_pigs_fly_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-53

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-11-10T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/wedding_doves_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-52http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/wedding_doves_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-52

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-01-04T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/twin_hearts_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-51http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/twin_hearts_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-51

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-04-13T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/yellowfin_tuna_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-50http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/yellowfin_tuna_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-50

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-07-14T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/trumpet_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-49http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/trumpet_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-49

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-12-01T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Christmas_stocking_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-48http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Christmas_stocking_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-48

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-10-26T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/skull_crossbones_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-47http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/skull_crossbones_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-47

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-10-15T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/seahorse_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-46http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/seahorse_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-46

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-07-17T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/saxophone_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-45http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/saxophone_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-45

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2008-12-15T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/rudolph_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-44http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/rudolph_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-44

Get the details on this holiday ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-01-06T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/rabbit_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-42http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/rabbit_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-42

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-11-22T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/pilgrim_standing_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-41http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/pilgrim_standing_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-41

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-07-13T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/piano_keyboard_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-40http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/piano_keyboard_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-40

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-05-07T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cameo_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-39http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cameo_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-39

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-05-06T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/MOM_vertical_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-38http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/MOM_vertical_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-38

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-11-30T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/menorah_freestanding_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-37http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/menorah_freestanding_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-37

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-12-01T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/menorah_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-36http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/menorah_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-36

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-11-21T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Mayflower_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-35http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/Mayflower_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-35

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-01-01T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/giraffe_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-33http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/giraffe_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-33

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-04-11T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/frozen_hell_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-32http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/frozen_hell_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-32

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-05-27T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/flamingo_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/flamingo_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-31

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-11-30T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/elftini_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/elftini_luge_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-30

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-04-08T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/dragon_tray_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/dragon_tray_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-29

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2008-12-30T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/asian_dragon_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/asian_dragon_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-28

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-17T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/dolphin_hearts_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/dolphin_hearts_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-27

This ice sculpture design combines a leaping dolphin with two hearts that have space for the names of the bride and groom.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-04-15T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/dollar_sign_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/dollar_sign_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-26

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2008-02-14T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cornucopia_logo_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cornucopia_logo_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-25

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.
]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-11-30T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/candle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/candle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-24

Get the details on this holiday ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-05-03T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/pacifier_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/pacifier_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-23

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-05-13T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/DAD_vertical_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/DAD_vertical_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-22

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-02-21T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/firebird_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/firebird_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-21

A firebird ice sculpture colored with red-orange-yellow lighting might be a perfect piece for a fire and ice themed party.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-06-23T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/brown_pelican_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/brown_pelican_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-19

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture photography2011-06-08T08:08:28-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/360_ice_sculpture_photos_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/360_ice_sculpture_photos_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-17

Heather Brice had a great idea: 360˚ views of ice sculptures at the World Ice Art Championships! Just what would it take to make that happen? Here’s a look...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2009-01-03T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/horse_head_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/horse_head_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-16

Get all the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-11-29T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/asian_dragon_large_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/asian_dragon_large_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-15

This ice sculpture was initially designed for an outdoor demo at a Japanese cultural fest at Florida State University. 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...]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-05-17T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/angelfish_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/angelfish_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-13

The angelfish is one of the most common subjects for ice sculptures. Here's the ice carving secrets version.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2008-12-20T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/angel_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/angel_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-12

Get the details on this holiday ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2008-12-17T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/santa_claus_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/santa_claus_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-11

Get the details on this holiday ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2008-03-21T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/soaring_eagle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/soaring_eagle_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-10

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2008-03-13T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/basket_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/basket_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-9

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2008-02-18T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/art_deco_star_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/art_deco_star_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-8

Get the details on this holiday ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-10-30T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/scaredy_cat_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/scaredy_cat_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-7

This is a Halloween themed design that I’ve carved in the past. The cat’s head is challenging, particularly because it faces the viewer instead of showing a profile.

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-04-10T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/palm_tree_floral_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/palm_tree_floral_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-6

This palm tree floral stand ice sculpture can be combined with the right floral arrangement to make an impressive display.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2007-03-20T12:00:00-05:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/martini_glass_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/martini_glass_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-5

Like the earlier champagne glass design, this piece is perfect for weddings or New Year's Eve events.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-11-26T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cornucopia_simple_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/cornucopia_simple_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-4

Despite its simplicity, the cornucopia, or horn of plenty, presents some challenges for the ice carver. Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2010-12-01T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/shrimp_boat_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/shrimp_boat_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-3

Ice sculptures are very popular as vessels to display shrimp on a buffet, so a shrimp boat ice sculpture is a natural fit. In fact, the second ice sculpture that I ever did was a stylized shrimp boat. In this design, the block is turned on its side so that a lot more shrimp can go into the boat. Technically, this design requires a little bit more than a single block of ice, but you could probably squeeze the boat’s cabin out of the unused ice from the back end of the boat. Use the aluminum welding technique to get a nice strong weld between the cabin and the boat.

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpture designs2011-01-26T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/pro_football_trophy_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/pro_football_trophy_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-2

Get the details on this ice sculpture design, originally posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comnews & info2011-02-01T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_sculpting_records_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/ice_sculpting_records_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-1

This entry about ice sculpting world records was initially posted on the previous version of ice carving secrets. Check out the updated version of the entry.]]>icecarvingsecrets@mac.comice sculpting techniques2011-01-26T12:00:00-06:00http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/glitter_in_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.icecarvingsecrets.net/secrets_blog/index_files/glitter_in_ice_secrets.html#unique-entry-id-0

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.]]>