Ice Carving Made Easy

"With this new edition of Ice Carving Made Easy, Second Edition,Joe Amendola shares with all present and future ice carvers theresurgence of this historic art form. This book will guide andinspire thousands of chefs and artists to enjoy the artisticfulfillment, professionalism, and camaraderie of the exciting artof ice carving." Larry Malchick, President, National IceCarving Association "The information on the history, tools andaccessories, different methods, types of ice blocks, and the safetyand precautionary measures in ice carving will be of tremendoushelp to many young enthusiasts in their goal to become professionalice sculptors." Hiroshi Noguchi, C.E.C., A.A.C., ExecutiveChef, Stouffer Orlando Resort Here is the first new American icecarving manual to be released in ten years! Written by a culinarymaster, Joe Amendola, it addresses current developments in thefield of ice carving. It emphasizes American and European subjectsand designs in an attempt to offset the exclusivity of orientaldesigns in available Japanese books. The organization of IceCarving Made Easy, Second Edition allows for carvers of everyproficiency to use the book with success each stage ofcreating a carving is discussed, from manufacturing of ice to thefinal presentation. Such introductory topics as the handling ofice, hand and power tools, and templates are described in as muchdetail and given as much attention as the more complex sectionsabout carving faces, fusing, and developing multiple blocksculptures. Each of the 34 ice sculptures that Amendola presents issupported by step–by–step instructions that allow the novice andexpert alike to create show–pieces that will add a special touch tobanquets, buffets, and special events.

The History of Ice Carving.

Opportunities for Ice Carvers.

Tools and Accessories.

Types of Ice.

Styrofoam Carvings.

Starting to Carve.

Setting Up Your Carvings.

Special Circumstances.

Design Patterns.

Specific Projects.

Ice–Carving Associations and Manufacturers.