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“Ice Sculptures Make Great Gifts”

Who knew?  I admit I’ve never considered purchasing an ice sculpture as a gift. But seeing this truck made me think of ice sculptures I have seen up close.  Plus, it’s hot and humid again so the idea of ice appeals to me.

Do-it-yourselfers?   You’ll need to read “Ice Sculpting the Modern Way, Joseph Amendola’s Ice Carving Made Easy and Mac Winker’s Ice Sculpture: The Art of Ice Carving in 12 Systematic Steps.” (from Wikipedia)

Last summer I watched an ice carver/sculptor whir a chainsaw, spew ice and find a dolphin inside the giant block.  Ellen’s daughter had  an R2D2 at her wedding, and Donna’s son’s wedding had a giant heart with their engagement photo inside the ice.

You sit at a red light and there it is- the thought of the day. The company lists themselves as the coolest guys around- more info click Mastroice on Herron Avenue

Brake lights and a message on a truck- long red light on Bigelow Boulevard

4 Responses

  1. Laura

    where would you deliver an ice sculpture gift to someone?

    June 13, 2010 at 8:13 am

  2. Kay Comini

    The ice man cometh

    June 13, 2010 at 12:42 pm

  3. Great! But “gourmet ice sculptures”? I guess it’s a metaphor.

    June 14, 2010 at 2:19 pm

  4. It’s great. Ice sculpture is quite amazing.

    July 1, 2010 at 1:02 am

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