Statues in the Ice

Statues in the Ice

Introduction Have you ever made ice cubes in the freezer? Ice artists make giant blocks of ice. Then they turn the blocks into works of art.

Ice Artists Ice artists use big machines that make clear ice. Sometimes they also use white ice.

An ice artist might add dyes to make ice different colors. Some artists freeze flowers or other things in the ice.

Ice artists use sharp tools and even flames to shape the ice. A chain saw can cut through hard ice quickly.

Making a Statue It can take an hour to make a simple ice statue.