Ice Sculpture Facts and frequently asked questions.

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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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You can not prevent an ice sculpture from melting or slow down the melting process in an average room temperature of 70-degrees. Only if the ice sculpture is displayed in a climate controlled environment below 32-degrees Fahrenheit or outside in cold conditions below freezing may an ice carving be preserved for a period of time.
The beauty of an ice sculpture is that something so perishable is sculpted into a work of art only to be viewed once.

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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.