Sculpting ice presents a number of difficulties due to the variability and volatility of the material. Ice must be carefully selected to be suitable for sculpting. The ideal material should be made from pure, clean water for high transparency, and have the minimum amount of air bubbles. Boiled water produce bubble free, transparent ice.
Different company in different parts of the world can produce blocks of different dimensions. Blocks can be carved from frozen river or from "ice quarries". These large ice blocks must be moved by heavy machinery and are used for large ice sculpting events or as part of an ice hotel.
The temperature of the environment affects how quickly the piece must be completed to avoid the effects of melting; if the sculpting does not take place in a cold environment, then the sculptor must work quickly to finish his piece. Some sculptures can be completed in as little as ten minutes if the carver is using power tools such as chainsaws and specialty die grinder.
Ice sculptors also use razor-sharp chisels that are specifically designed for cutting ice.
As various technologies are adapted for use with ice carving, many sculptures are now created largely by machine. CNC machines and molding systems are now commonly used to create ice sculptures and complicated logos. Color effects are also possible.
This art form is traditionally taught in culinary schools using text books such as Ice Sculpting the Modern Way, Joseph Amendola's Ice Carving Made Easy and Mac Winker's Ice Sculpture: The Art of Ice Carving in 12 Systematic Steps. There are also small schools that teach ice carving.
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Ice Carving Made Easy
by Joseph Amendola
Ice Carving Made Easy (Hospitality, Travel & Tourism)
Amazon Price: $44.00 (as of 10/12/2008)
With this new edition of Ice Carving Made Easy, Second Edition, Joe Amendola shares with all present and future ice carvers the resurgence of this historic art form. This book will guide and inspire thousands of chefs and artists to enjoy the artistic fulfillment, professionalism, and camaraderie of the exciting art of ice carving." -Larry Malchick, President, National Ice Carving Association
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I'm fascinated by ice as an artistic medium. The images on this lens are impressive. I have recently been creating very small, abstract ice sculptures and then taking macro photos of them. Check out some of my work on my Squidoo lens - Ice Photography and on my website - www.mmvphoto.com Posted March 21, 2008 |
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