Ice Carving Equipment

Purchase ice sculpture tools to create your own sculptures Invest in some sculpting tools if you are a caterer or other event planner that frequently hires ice sculptors, or you carve ice for a living. Essential ice sculpture supplies include a very sharp chisel, a chainsaw, and possibly a die grinder, which grinds the ice down quickly. The colder the environment in which you work on the ice, the more time you will have to sculpt. If you are in a warmer climate, plan on using the chainsaw or die grinder more than the chisel, as these tools will sculpt faster.

I recommend:  Due Buoi offers a good selection of ice carving tools, such as different chisels and knives. Norwalk Power Equipment Company carries several chainsaws and accessories.

Use an ice sculpture mold for a faster process and easy cleanup If you are not feeling creative or have a limited amount of time, you can create your own ice sculpture without having to chisel away most of your day. One helpful piece of ice sculpture equipment is a mold, which you simply purchase, fill with water, and freeze.

I recommend:  Kitchen Supply Direct sells a swan mold for a low price, while Sugarcraft carries a large selection of ice molds for special occasions.

Buy an ice carving machine to perfectly carve your company logo into ice There are ice machines available today that use CNC technology, which is the same way that many sign makers recreate logos. Such an ice sculpture machine uses a computer program to perfectly copy a design or company logo onto ice. This is the most accurate way to transfer a design onto your ice sculpture.

I recommend:  Icerouter.com sells The Ice Bulldog Pro, which uses CNC to create professional-quality ice sculptures. Ice Gallery offers several machines to create outstanding sculptures, and you can buy them by the package or a la carte depending on your needs.