About Us

Armitage Ice is a full service ice carving business, partnering with our clients from idea inception to delivery and installation, in order to ensure the success of your event. We take your vision and create functional art using classic ice sculpting tools and methods as well as state of the art CNC technology. Armitage Ice has been creating original custom designs in the valley since 1994. Armitage ice will work within your budget, offering a variety of services. We are able to guarantee our product by affording our clients exceptional customer service.

FAQ

The life expectancy of a sculpture is determined by the size and delicacy of the piece, the temperature of the area it is set up in, sunlight, and air movement. Most sculptures will last 6 to 8 hours under normal conditions. Larger designs can take days to melt away.

Absolutely not. All sculptures are hand carved or cut using CNC technology and each is unique.

The 40”x20”x10” blocks are made in specially designed machines using the same technology used for cooling freezers except the cooling is on the bottom of the water which makes the ice freeze from the bottom up. The water is circulated using pumps to force all air out of water as it freezes creating a crystal clear ice block.

To move ice around, we use ice tongs, and hand trucks. For most carvings we use a hydraulic lift as a work table so the height can be adjusted. The rough outline is done with a chain saw. High-quality Japanese ice chisels are used for the second stage of most pieces. Also used are die grinders, special router bits, and household irons to warm aluminum plates for welding flat surfaces together as well as CNC technology.

Typical single block ice designs are $450 to $550 as the displays get larger or more complex the price goes up. Included in a quoted price is delivery, lighted tray and set up if you require someone to return.

Within the Phoenix metropolitan area is included in the quoted price, deliveries outside that area are subject to delivery fees.

To move ice around, we use ice tongs, and hand trucks. For most carvings we use a hydraulic lift as a work table so the height can be adjusted. The rough outline is done with a chain saw. High-quality Japanese ice chisels are used for the second stage of most pieces. Also used are die grinders, special router bits, and household irons to warm aluminum plates for welding flat surfaces together as well as CNC technology.

Personal attention and professionalism, that comes from almost 20 years of experience in sculpting ice and 30 years in the hospitality industry as a chef. Consultation and design. Delivery inside the Metropolitan Phoenix area. Light trays and drainage, set up, pick up of equipment the next day. Break down serves at the end of event is available for an additional fee. Discounts available for returning equipment.

Supply us with any artwork or information about your requested piece. Delivery address and the time your function starts. A strong table to set the sculpture on. Linens to match your décor, one for the table, and if desired, one to cover the light tray.

Most pieces are easy to remove and dispose of. End of event break down is available for an extra fee. Break down of large jobs will be factored into the price.

Two weeks is fine, but for large jobs and during busy times such as holidays, earlier notice is needed.

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