Live Ice Carving & Sculpting Services

Our live ice-carving service puts the creation of your ice sculpture at the centre of your event. We’ll discuss a design with you ahead of schedule so that your sculpture is in keeping with the theme of your occasion and so that we can provide you with an exciting ice sculpting experience. Then, on the day of the event, we’ll arrive with all the tools, equipment, and ice that we need to create a mesmerising piece of ice art in front of your very eyes.

Or, have your guests wowed with our Fire and Ice Speed carving show. Sit back and be amazed as our artist speed carves in 15 minutes using a selection of chainsaws and power tools, with high energic music pumping and fireballs and sparkles hitting the ice throughout the performance.

Prices for ice sculptures vary depending on the design, size and delivery. For a quote please call 0151 521 5070 or use the form below:

Bespoke Ice Sculpture Design – Our sculptors can design a sculpture that perfectly matches your event’s theme or company’s branding. If you can’t quite put your finger on what you want then we can work together to find the perfect concept.

Hand-Carved By An Expert – We take huge pride in our work as artisans. We don’t use any machines or automation to produce our award-winning ice sculptures. All of our sculptures are designed by our artists and then painstakingly hand-crafted from giant blocks of ice.

Keep Your Guests Guessing – Each demonstration is uniquely captivating, creating an enchanting focal point at your event as a sculpture slowly takes shape. By keeping the design a surprise you can create an enigmatic atmosphere as everyone is left guessing.

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How It Works

Enquiry – Let us know the date of your event, your venue, and any initial design ideas you may have.

Consultation – We’ll arrange a time to discuss your requirements and any logistical challenges you may face. You’ll then receive a quote.

Design – Once the details have been confirmed, we’ll start the design process and send back to you for approval.

Arrival – We’ll arrive at your event promptly, bringing all the tools and ice we require.

Sculpting – Then the magic begins, as we spend 2-6 hours sculpting in front of your guests.

Break Down – Once the sculpture is completed, we’ll leave it to stand for your guests to enjoy. We’ll ensure that the sculpture is safely dismantled and disposed of before leaving.

Why Choose Glacial Art?

Over 15 Years Experience – Established in 2006, we’re the UK’s leading ice sculptors with hundreds of events under our belts. We know how stressful organising a big event can be, and have tailored our service to make dealing with us as easy as possible.

Award-Winning Team – Our ice sculpture work has won multiple awards and our sculptors have competed internationally. We promise to drive as much passion and efforts into your live sculpture as we do our corporate and competition pieces.

Hollywood Standard – We’ve sculpted for HBO, Netflix and Channel 4 productions alongside work for Reebok, Adidas, Rolex and Nescafe. You can rest assured knowing that your ice sculpture will meet the same exacting standards that these clients expect.

How much do live ice sculpture demonstrations cost?

The cost of an ice sculpture typically depends on the number of ice blocks used to build it, the time it takes to complete and also the distance that it has to travel. A live demonstration comes with a few additional costs which are included in the final quote that we’ll send to you.

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Design ideas for live ice sculpture demonstrations

Whilst we can sculpt ice to almost any brief, there are a few ideas that lend themselves really well to live ice sculpture demonstrations:

Themed life-size sculpture – Bring your event’s theme to life with a life-sized sculpture that begs to be photographed. Think: a jolly Father Christmas for your festive event, or a dour Grim Reaper for your halloween party.

Thrones – Invite your guests to become king for a minute by taking a seat in a spectacular ice throne. Ice thrones make for an unmissable photo opportunity that gives each of your attendees an opportunity to memorialise their time at your event with a shareable photo.

Movie characters – Choosing something universally recognisable is a good way to drive interest in the sculpture as it progresses. We’ve carved stormtrooper helmets, alien xenomorphs and house elfs, to name a few.

Likenesses of people – Carving a person’s likeness is one of the greatest challenges for a sculptor. Whether we’re paying tribute to a historical figure or celebrating someone’s birthday – carving a likeness is always a unique challenge that puts all our ice carving skills to the test.

Fancy something extra special?

Large scale fire sculptures

Large fire sculptures can be created with messages branding or Celtic patterns and leave your guests slack-jawed with surprise, average burn time is 10 minutes. This is a great addition to an ice sculpture demonstration or as a performance in its own right for a bonfire or fireworks event.

Hold an interactive demonstration

Get your audience in on the action with a hands-on demonstration that puts the ice carving tools in their hands. Create a genuine memorable moment with your guests. We’ll get the sculpture started and then put the tools in the hands of your guests, as they chip away at a carving designed around your brand or product.

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Reviews

“A fantastic company to work with. The ice sculptors look amazing at Heaton House Farm Wedding Venue.” – Heaton House Farm Wedding Venue

“Used this company for my 40th and now using them again for my 50th now that says something. Friendly and professional with a fantastic choice of sculptures.” – Mark Walsh

FAQs

How big can ice sculptures be?

Ice sculptures can be as big as you need them to be. Some of the largest ice sculptures we’ve worked on for competitions have exceeded 5 metres in height. However, ice sculptures for ice trials are typically created from 1-8 blocks.

Can you make an ice sculpture based on any design?

We can create ice sculptures based on practically any design, the only limit is your imagination! Popular ice sculpture designs for ice trails include movie characters, monsters, animals and celebrities.

Can you make ice sculptures colourful?

Incorporating colour into ice sculptures can really make it pop, especially at indoor events or at night. This can be achieved in two ways; either by using LED lighting or by incorporating physical objects such as jewellery, flowers or name plaques into the sculpture itself.

How long do ice sculptures last?

Ice sculptures can last over 12 hours depending on the size of the piece, the design and where it is kept. In typically cold British winter weather sculptures stay more or less intact for the whole day.

How long does it take to make an ice sculpture?

It can take between 3 and 12 hours to make an ice sculpture depending on the size and design of the piece. When designing your ice sculpture for a demonstration, we’ll ensure that it can be completed within 3 hours.

Are ice sculptures safe?

Ice sculptures are completely safe, each ice sculpture is constructed of sterile water and is delivered in a clean van. Our ice sculptures are designed to be structurally sound, so there is no risk of them collapsing or falling. We also ensure to tear down all sculptures at the end of the day, to ensure that they pose no risk to the general public after hours.

Are you fully insured?

We have full liability insurance covering us to work in a wide variety of working conditions, including indoor and outdoor venues.

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