Ice Sculpting the Modern Way First Edition Author: Robert Garlough Delmar Learning Due August 15th 2003 Order here

If you long to create the stunning ice sculptures that are the focus of attention on cruise ships, special events and other displays and want to learn the very latest in modern techniques, this is the book for you. This is the newest book published on ice sculpting in the last decade, Ice Sculpting the Modern Way is the definitive reference and training manual on the market today. Brimming with carefully orchestrated step-by-step photographs that take the reader through each sequential step in producing highly innovative, but practical, ice sculptures, the book is a must for the modern ice sculptor. Whether you are a novice or an accomplished artist, this book features the most current techniques in the industry including power tools and ice fusion for a unique presentation. The authors discuss the art of sculpting in an insightful and instructive manner with exercises for the you to improve your technique. A comprehensive glossary of terms helps the reader learn the jargon of the field. Written by a team of leading culinary educators and ice sculpting professionals, this is “must-have” for serious students, ice artisans, professional chefs and culinary educators interested in the sub-zero art.

Product Benefits:
Numerous step-by-step photos
Details on eighteen carefully presented ice sculptures, with numerous sequential step-by-step photos and several transferable templates that guide the student seamlessly through the learning process
The sculptures are divided into three skill levels, with six creative designs for each level
Easy to understand directions that describe the expertly photographed sculpting steps makes this book truly unique
The Appendices include helpful lists of suppliers, organizations, and sculpting competitions to make the book an exceptional reference
The text includes the largest and most comprehensive glossary of terms; the defining lexicons of modern ice sculpting and clear chapter objectives and exercises strengthen the pedagogy of the text

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: The Art of Sculpting.
Chapter 2: Understanding the Medium: The Science of Ice.
Chapter 3: The Sculptor's Tools and Equipment.
Chapter 4: Safe Practices and Procedures.
Chapter 5: Mastering Shapes and Forms.
Chapter 6: Sculpting with Templates.
Chapter 7: Fusing: Joining Ice to Ice.
Chapter 8: The Ice Artisan's Studio.
Chapter 9: Methods of Transportation.
Chapter 10: Displaying and Lighting for Effect.
Chapter 11: Custom Design Techniques and Special Event Sculpting.
Chapter 12: Ice Sculpting Organization, Competitions and Festivals.
Chapter 13: The Business Side of Ice Sculpting. Appendix A: Sculptures for the Beginning Sculptor. Appendix B: Sculptures for the Intermediate Sculptor. Appendix C: Sculptures for the Advanced Sculptor. Appendix D: Additional Templates. Appendix E: Suppliers. Appendix F: Organizations. Appendix G: Competitions. Glossary. Index.