freestanding menorah
11/30/2010 12:00 Filed in: ice sculpture designs
This freestanding menorah ice sculpture was carved by Diego Echeverry of Tampa, Florida. It’s displayed on an ice skating rink. Thanks Diego for the photo!
*updated 6/23/11
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This ice sculpture design was the result of a request, but it worked out rather well as I’d been planning to add a menorah design. This particular menorah is freestanding at about 5 feet tall, not including the candles. I may add a smaller version at a later date, something that’s intended to be carved from a single block. Note that the stabilizing base slab that goes at the very bottom of the sculpture is not shown in the design below.
The piece is designed to fit shorter candles that are 3 inches in diameter. If you’re using smaller diameter candles, cut appropriate size holes. The taller the candles, the deeper the holes need to be cut. In this case, the holes are only about an inch deep and appropriate for short candles. If very tall and large candles are used, the ice section can be made thicker to accommodate deeper holes. Make sure that no snow is left in the holes that would hinder placement of the candles.
Finally, whenever fire is involved, common sense precautions should be taken. Nothing flammable should be placed near the sculpture and the ceiling must be high enough for safety. Ensure the quality of the center weld and be sure that the menorah is standing straight and that the candles are sitting securely. Check periodically through the event that the candles are staying in place. If there’s any question at all about the safety of the piece, put out the candles or even take down the sculpture if necessary.
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