Figurative Ice Sculptures Sculpting Services

Since 2006 we have worked hard improving our ice sculpting skills and techniques. We’ve been commissioned to create ice sculptures in London, Europe and beyond, developing a style along the way that is clearly recognisable as Glacial Art’s work and stands alongside some of the best ice sculptures the world has to offer.

Ice is just a material, it’s what you can do with it that counts. Figure and animal sculptures are the best way to measure the Master Carver. This is why we got into this business in the first place, we wanted to really master sculpting this amazing material and test the boundaries of what’s possible with ice.

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All prices of ice sculptures are dependent on where and when your event is. For a quote please call 0151 521 5070 or use the form below:

Bespoke Ice Sculpture Design – If you can think it, we can create it! From iconic characters from the movies to towering dinosaur skeletons, we love a challenge and relish the task of recreating your ideas in ice sculpture form.

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. We design all of our sculpture and then painstakingly hand craft them from giant blocks of ice.

Nationwide Delivery – No venue is too far for us: we’ve transported ice sculptures all across the UK, from the Republic of Ireland, to Aberdeen, to London. We’re well positioned from our base in Liverpool to deliver our unique ice sculptures to events all over the country.

How It Works

Enquiry – Let us know the date of your event, where you’re having it and what design you have in mind.

Consultation – We’ll get back to you ASAP, have a quick chat and then give you a quote for your ice sculpture.

Design – Once everything is confirmed, we’ll get to work designing the sculpture, so our sculptors have a clear brief.

Sculpting – Your ice sculpture will be carved well in advance of your event, ready to transport to your venue.

Delivery – We’ll arrive an hour to an hour and a half beforehand to set it up.

Break Down – We leave an ice pick and simple instructions for the venue to easily pop the ice apart and place it outside to melt away overnight. Any sculpture deemed to large will be taken down by our team.

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 hard it can be to pull together a big event, 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 ice sculpture as we do our commercial 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 ice sculptures cost?

The cost of an ice sculpture varies depending 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. All our ice sculptures are carved from hand, without the use of automated machinery. We’ll work closely with you to produce the ice sculpture you have in your mind.

Types of figurative ice sculptures

There’s really no limit to what we can create from ice. We don’t offer ‘stock’ ice sculpture designs, and we never use moulds, making each one of our sculptures completely unique. Struggling for ideas? Take a look at a few of the themes we’ve tackled over the years.

Movie characters – We’re big movie fans here, so we’re always happy to oblige when we’re asked to create an ice sculpture based on an iconic character. 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.
Monsters – Ice sculpting gives us the power to manifest the imaginary and monstrous and make it real enough to touch. Over the years we’ve carved our fair share of dragons, undead nightmares and fantastical creatures from fairy tales – they never fail to instil a sense of wonder.
Animals – Our ice sculptures of animals make for wonderful centrepieces at parties, adding a touch of surreal luxury to the proceedings. We’ve carved life-size peacocks, iconic lions and legendary Liver birds – bringing an ornate splendour to parties and events across the country.

Fancy something extra special?

Book a live carving show

Sit back and watch jaws drop, as your bespoke ice sculpture design is brought to life in front of the eyes of the onlooking spectators. Ice sculptures can take between 2-6 hours to carve. A live carving is a long-form performance that keeps everyone guessing as the ice sculpture slowly takes form.

Commission a bespoke ice trail

Ice trails are a unique way of encouraging exploration of a town centre, or historical landmark. Whilst a single ice sculpture is impressive in its own right, a sequence of ice sculptures combine to create a real spectacle, whilst telling a story or exploring a theme.

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Reviews

“Thank you once again for the fabulous ice sculpture you created especially for us, for our ‘Made in Marbs’ 18^th Birthday party. The vodka luge went down a treat and the ‘Glacial’ Art was simply spectacular for what we consider was THE PARTY OF THE YEAR! It was so lovely bringing this event to life, and we would like to thank you for the part you played in this.”

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

“Thank you so much for the ice sculpture/luge for the weekend! It was absolutely amazing and we had so much fun with it! I’m sorry I didn’t come and find you to meet you, you were too discreet!”

FAQs

How big can ice sculptures be?

Ice sculptures can be 50 cm tall to several meters in size depending on your needs. We have many years of experience in making full ice bars (one of our regular wedding venues is the beautiful Peckforton Castle, which is perfectly sized for a fully-working ice bar). We’ve also been commissioned to make a life-size replica of a ‘Waltzer Booth’ for a wedding.

Can you make an ice sculpture based on any design?

Feel free to come up with some truly unique, beautiful and personal ideas for your ice sculpture – no need to choose from our existing portfolio. If you aren’t sure of what design, we can talk you through what would make the biggest impact at your event, and help it to fit perfectly in your venue.

Can you turn my ice sculpture into a vodka luge?

Ice sculptures can be transformed into vodka luges, with a little work. Ice luges are hugely popular at weddings, parties and corporate events. They’re a fun way to serve drinks to your guests, but most importantly can be made to virtually any design you can imagine. We have created a skull luge for a gothic wedding, a fire engine luge for the fireman groom in another, and even a camel luge for a couple from Dubai who wanted a bit of ‘home’ with them.

Can I get my ice sculpture delivered anywhere in the UK?

No venue is too far for us – we’ve transported ice sculptures to the Republic of Ireland, Aberdeen and London, on top of the already prolific amount of other ice sculpting work that we carry out throughout the world.

Can you make my ice sculpture 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 do ice sculptures not melt?

All our ice sculptures melt eventually, but this will not start happening until the sculpture is delivered to your event at a pre-arranged time so that you can enjoy it for as much as possible. All sculptures are delivered with a drip tray, so excess water should not leak or drip anywhere unwanted.

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. Naturally, you can expect an ice sculpture to last less time sitting outside on a hot summer’s day, as opposed to in an air-conditioned room.

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. In many cases, ice sculptures can be made weeks or months in advance and then stored in deep-freeze before being delivered in a refrigerated van to the wedding venue.

Are ice sculptures sanitary?

Ice sculptures are completely sanitary, each ice sculpture is constructed of sterile water and is delivered in a clean van. If you are planning on ordering an ice luge for your event, drinkers can choose to simply pour the alcohol into shot glasses using the luge or can drink straight from the end of the luge. In the latter case, it is important to sanitise the luge after each drinker.

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