ice carving (new pics)

[Mmaul]

Here is some pics of an ice carving I just got done doing. I use a stihl e120 with a 14" bar and various chisels. I hope the pics come out right.

 

[Mmaul]

It's a Sea Horse.

 

[WNCburner]

That's some nice work. Do you use a special chain for that? Do you use bar and chain lube?

 

[Mmaul]

The chain is just a standard Picco Safety chain and I do use bar and chain lube but turned down to the lowest setting. I can fill it up and get 3 or 4 carvings out of one tank, the ice doesnt hold the lube.

 

[Gooserider]

Nice but glad you said what it was - I saw the head you'd done in some of the early pix, and was trying to figure out why you had wings on a dog... Soon as you said sea-horse the thing made a lot more sense....

Must say something about where my head is at or some such... %-P

Gooserider

 

[schwaggly]

looks good I knew it was a seahorse right away. I haven't carved ice in years I used to do alot of kissing swans for weddings. I also did solo swans, hearts, angels and a bitchin wine rack. I did all of these pre digi-cam. I used to use cooking spray on the chain before during and after carving.

 

[southbound]

Good job

That's some nice work........

 

[smokinj]

It's a Sea Horse.

how many have you done?

 

[billb3]

You must have to freeze dry that to get an overnight burn.

 

[Mmaul]

I have done about 15 or so, I havent yet repeated any but everytime I do one I learn something new.

 

[smokinj]

I have done about 15 or so, I havent yet repeated any but everytime I do one I learn something new.

with the profession your in looks like catering wedding's would be right up you ally!

 

[Mmaul]

Working at a university, we have themed meals so most the time its a different theme, so thats why I havent repeated one yet.

 

[smokinj]

Working at a university, we have themed meals so most the time its a different theme, so thats why I havent repeated one yet.

it looks good did you do pic's of the whole table set up?

 

[Mmaul]

No, its going to another building and they wont be using it till thursday. I will take some pics of the chisels though.

 

[smokinj]

No, its going to another building and they wont be using it till thursday. I will take some pics of the chisels though.

With the smoker and a little ice work sure would make for a great party theme! (I got about 1/2 cord apple and 1/2 cord of hickory)
keg of beer! can you do a stihl 361 or 460?

 

[Mmaul]

I havent made one but I have seen picture of ice carvings called Luge's like the olympic event where there they freeze a tube in the middle and do a carving around it. Then at the party someone pours shots or mixes at the top and you drink from the bottom and the alcohol chills along the way. Looks very cool.

 

[Mmaul]

Here are the chisels and tools I use the most.

 

[smokinj]

You need to do part-time catering business with your back ground....

 

[Mmaul]

Wife and I have thought about it, we have even done catering for friends, wedding cakes and rehearsal dinners. She does at least one wedding cake a year.

 

[smokinj]

Wife and I have thought about it, we have even done catering for friends, wedding cakes and rehearsal dinners. She does at least one wedding cake a year.

ruff guess about how much is a wedding cake say for 75 guest?

 

[Mmaul]

From us its about $200 from a Wedding cake Maker $400 to $800, I have seen some with lights in it where they have flowers overtop the bulbs so the flowers light up. Talk about exspensive.

 

[Mmaul]

Wife did one last summer 4 layer Black fondant with pink flowers (Husband had no say) for about 150 people.

 

[smokinj]

From us its about $200 from a Wedding cake Maker $400 to $800, I have seen some with lights in it where they have flowers overtop the bulbs so the flowers light up. Talk about exspensive.

I may need one this year...

 

[Mmaul]

Let me know.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

MMaul. That is excellent work. Congratulations.

You use some oil but the ice carvers I've talked to use none. They claim it can stain the ice. I wonder how long their chains last?