And the answer to the question that everyone seems to ask; "
How do
you keep it from melting?" You don't! It lasted 1/2 a day. It was
finished construction at 11am and the center section collapsed between
5:30-6:30pm. Georgia sunshine in June just does not favor an ice sculpture
lasting very long outdoors. This was constructed with clear ice (ice that was made with curculating water so it freezes clear) and is susceptible to sun rot (where the ice breaks down throughout the block of ice because of the sun penetrating through the clear ice. The main (lower) blocks of ice are around 350lbs each. The long thin ones on the top were around 75lbs each. The size was approximately 14'wide X 12' high. The "Globalx Estonia" was carved into the ice with a CNC machine and filled with snow (shavings of ice from the cnc process that looks like, well... SNOW!) This traps air in the logo that gives it the white look. Good old H2o is the glue that holds this impressive thousand pound ice sculpture together.
And lastly, a HUGE thanks to our teammate and world class ice carver, Jim Duggan. You can see more of Jim's professional work at
IceSculptureInc.com or see his competition carvings at
IceAaska.com.
Applying the glue.
Cap'n Jim at work.
Neil can't wait to carve something with the chainsaw.
Steve carving some of the details.
Paul brings the finishing piece while chanting Latin.
Even some of the family came to see the sculpture.
And why wouldn't you come to see this!
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