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FAQS
How long does a carving
last?
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.
Do you use molds?
Absolutely not. All sculptures
are hand carved. Each piece
is unique.
What makes the ice
clear?
The blocks are made in a specially
designed block machines made
by Clinebell Equipment Co.
A pump is used to circulate
the water as it freezes from
the bottom up. This produces
a crystal clear block of ice.
How long does it take
to make a carving?
Each custom designed sculpture
is unique and requires its
own attention. Some multi
piece jobs will take 2 or
3 days. Some of the basic
sculptures which are most
popular, such as lovebirds
or swan, can take 45 minutes.
(I’ve done hundreds,
repetition makes you fast)
What tools do you
use?
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,
propane torch, CO2 tank with
siphon hose, and household
irons with metal plates for
welding flat surfaces together.
What size are they?
A sculpture can be any size
but the basic size sculpture
starts with a 40” x
20” x 10”, 300-
pound block of ice.
What does an ice sculpture
cost?
Sculptures start at $300.00
including a light tray, delivery,
and setup. These are sculptures,
such as the lovebirds on a
heart, swan, and crystal vase.
Custom ice sculptures are
priced according to size and
difficulty. We price our work
to be competitive.
Where do you deliver?
The Phoenix metropolitan area.
Deliveries can be made to
other parts of Arizona and
other states with special
arrangements.
What is included with
an ice sculpture?
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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.
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Consultation
and design.
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Delivery
inside the Metropolitan
Phoenix area.
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Light
trays and drainage, set
up, pick up of equipment
the next day.
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Break
down serves at the end of
event is available for an
additional fee.
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Discounts
available for returning
equipment.
What do I need to
do if I order a sculpture?
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Supply
us with any artwork or information
about your requested piece.
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Delivery
address and the time your
function starts
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A strong
table to set the sculpture
on.
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Linens
to match your décor,
one for the table, and if
desired, one to cover the
light tray. Electricity
to the table.
What happens to the
ice at the end of the event?
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Most
pieces are easy to remove
and dispose of.
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End of
event break down is available
for an extra fee.
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Break
down of large jobs will
be factored into the price.
How far in advance
do I need to order?
Two weeks is fine, but for
large jobs and during busy
times such as holidays, earlier
notice is needed .
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