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Key Phrases: carving template, remove any ice, ice carvers, New York, Steve Rose, United States (more...)

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The organization of Ice Carving Made Easy, Second Edition allows for carvers of every proficiency to use the book with success. Each stage of creating a carving is discussed, from the manufacturing of ice to the final presentation. Each of the 34 sculptures presented is supported with step-by-step instructions that allow you to create show-pieces that will add a special touch to banquets, buffets, and special events.

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"With this new edition of Ice Carving Made Easy, Second Edition, Joe Amendola shares with all present and future ice carvers the resurgence of this historic art form. This book will guide and inspire thousands of chefs and artists to enjoy the artistic fulfillment, professionalism, and camaraderie of the exciting art of ice carving." —Larry Malchick, President, National Ice Carving Association "The information on the history, tools and accessories, different methods, types of ice blocks, and the safety and precautionary measures in ice carving will be of tremendous help to many young enthusiasts in their goal to become professional ice sculptors." —Hiroshi Noguchi, C.E.C., A.A.C., Executive Chef, Stouffer Orlando Resort Here is the first new American ice carving manual to be released in ten years! Written by a culinary master, Joe Amendola, it addresses current developments in the field of ice carving. It emphasizes American and European subjects and designs in an attempt to offset the exclusivity of oriental designs in available Japanese books. The organization of Ice Carving Made Easy, Second Edition allows for carvers of every proficiency to use the book with success—each stage of creating a carving is discussed, from manufacturing of ice to the final presentation. Such introductory topics as the handling of ice, hand and power tools, and templates are described in as much detail and given as much attention as the more complex sections about carving faces, fusing, and developing multiple block sculptures. Each of the 34 ice sculptures that Amendola presents is supported by step-by-step instructions that allow the novice and expert alike to create show-pieces that will add a special touch to banquets, buffets, and special events.

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Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (May 31, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471285706
ISBN-13: 978-0471285700
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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carving template, remove any ice, ice carvers, ice carving, die grinder, steps for carving, excess ice, ice pieces, large saw, ice blocks

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New York, Steve Rose, United States, Joe Amendola, Specific Projects, The History of Ice Carving, Clinebell's Equipment Company, Types of Ice

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2.0 out of 5 stars ice carving made easy, December 19, 2000

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From a realistic point of view, the book doesn't help a whole lot. Unless you are a japanese master, you will struggle with the vague instructions. The pictures are very nice, but that's about it.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Great cover picture....that's about it!, February 7, 2007

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I am just thankfull that I personally didn't have to cough up the forty someodd bucks paid for this. The title should read "Money from an Ice Carving Book - Made Easy". Some nice pictures, but zero substance. Most of the template drawings are not even in the proper ratio for a 300lb carving block. And how about this for step by step instruction: 1. Prepare your graph 2. Lay the ice on a piece of Styrofoam. 3. With a saw, remove any ice not required. 4. Shape out the tail and wings. 5. Smooth out the detail. 6. Finish the base. That's it! No kidding! Real helpful eh?! I guess the best way to learn to carve ice is to just get ice and practice. This book certainly isn't going to give you any help, tips or secrets - that's for sure!

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3.0 out of 5 stars nice pictures, vague descriptions, October 9, 2000

By	Matthew D. Penn "macron height" (Plymouth, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The author makes good use of templates and photographs, however the written instructions are very vague and not very helpful.(i.e. carve the head, shape the wing, etc.)

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