How to Make Ice Sculptures
Ice sculptures are beautiful to the eye and cold to the touch. Ice sculptures can take hours to create, yet some masters of the chainsaw and die grinder can whip up a beautiful ice sculpture in 10 minutes. It usually takes a lot of practice and training to perfect an ice sculpture. As you will see in these steps, however, there is a much easier way to make ice into a work of art.
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Things You'll Need
- Ice mold
- Water (tap or distilled), or liquid of your choice
- Block of ice (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
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Purchase either a reusable or one-time-use ice mold.
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Clean the ice mold thoroughly with soap and water.
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Place the mold in the freezer, making sure it is lying flat. Add the liquid of your choice to the mold, but do not fill it to the very top, as the liquid will expand when it freezes. If you choose to use distilled water, which will make your ice sculpture clearer than regular tap water, fill the mold with the distilled water and let it sit out for a few hours, or even overnight, before putting it in the freezer.
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Keep the ice mold in the freezer for 48 to 72 hours.
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Place ice mold face down on a flat surface and let sit out for a little while. If you are using a one-time-use mold, take a sharp knife or razor blade and remove the mold. If you are using a reusable mold, simple peel away the mold to remove the sculpture.
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Put the ice sculpture in a large plastic freezer bag and place in the freezer until you are ready to use and display it.
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Tips & Warnings
When displaying your ice sculpture, place it on a large block of ice for an extra effect and to make your ice sculpture last longer.
Add food coloring to the water before putting it in the ice mold to give your ice sculpture a unique hue.
