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How long does an Ice Sculpture last?
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- An ice sculpture created from 300 pounds of clear ice displayed at a room temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit not exposed to wind or direct sunlight, could last 4-8 hours.
- Of course fine details such as the nose, eyelids etc. will be the first to melt.
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What length of time does it take to create an Ice Sculpture?
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- The time spent drawing,designing, engineering and producing an ice sculpture presentation depends on all of the event logistics, sculpture design, the artisan, or artisans creating the sculpture presentation.
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How much does an Ice Sculpture weigh?
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- An ice sculpture presentation can range in weight from 25 pounds to 50,000 pounds(or greater). It of course depends on the design.
- The average weight of a two-block ice sculpture is 300-500 pounds.
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What are the dimensions of ice sculptures?/What are they used for?
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- Very small Ice sculptures (2.5" to 8"). They range from ice shot glasses, to ice plates.
- Small Ice sculptures (8" to 17") are mostly used as table centerpieces, which have replaced traditional flowers.
- Medium sized Ice sculptures pieces (20" to 30") are most commonly used as buffet centerpieces in homes, boats, or small parties.
- Larger Ice Sculptures (36" to 60" tall) are used in most events. They can be used either on buffet tables or focal points throughout the room.
- Bigger than life Ice Sculptures are often used Outdoors or displayed on the floor with lights illuminating the sculpture from below.
- Most giant sculptures are used for Promotional Events such as Movie Premieres, Grand Openings, New Product Introduction, Concerts etc. These sculptures can be anywhere from 6 to 30 feet tall!!
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Why are some Ice Sculptures cloudy in the center
and others are crystal clear?
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- The clarity of the ice sculpture depends on how the ice is made.
- The more time spent circulating the water during the freezing process plus using the best quality water makes for a clear block of ice.
- There are three types of ice that can be used in sculpting:
- -Basic canned ice with a white feather in the core
- -Crystal clear ice blocks. Of course the crystal clear blocks cost the sculptor two to three times more than the canned ice.
- -Naturally Made Ice (From the elements on our planet).
- Quality conscience sculptors primarily use the crystal clear ice that is made in a controlled environment, no cloudy ice.
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How can you stop an Ice Sculpture from melting?
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What can be sculpted out of Ice?
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Almost Anything!
- Most Corporate Logos can be duplicated out of ice and used in ice sculptures such as Corporate Ice Bars, Luge's, and Display Signs.
- We encourage our clients to provide pictures or drawings of what they would like to see made out of ice, we almost always will accept the challenge to produce a special ice sculpture.
- Remember that there are structural time and temperature limitations for all ice sculptures.
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Can you color the Ice?
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- Ice can be colored but we prefer not to! Coloring added to the water usually will stain equipment, linens, rugs etc.
- When the ice is colored it prevents the light from reflecting through the facets. Therefore losing that crystalline shimmering effect an ice sculpture displays.
- Colored graphic logos on acetate can be frozen into the ice design, which does not melt or fade away throughout the event.
- Also colored lighting can give a natural reflection through the ice and still gives the shimmering effect. Lighting colors such as amber, red, blue and green are most commonly used.
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How much notice do you need when ordering an Ice Sculpture?
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- One to four weeks notice for a basic ice sculpture is common, many clients reserve our services a year in advance.
- For large major events with many Multi-Block Displays that require a large staff for setup and breakdown, four to 12 weeks notice is best.
- Basic requests for ice sculptures can be provided with a 7-day notice.
We will always try to accommodate your needs
if the date for your event is still available.
Contact Ice Impressions: iceartist@chartermi.net
Office: (231)-946-3198
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