When we get asked how we carve our ice sculptures the answer is usually “chainsaws, chisels, die grinders and other sharp instruments.” Generally speaking, a guitar string doesn’t spring to mind. That’s why, when we had a phone call from a Sydney-based science lecturer who wanted a block of ice to test cutting it with a guitar string, we just had to help out. The idea was to take a large, strong, clear block of ice...

>For those interested in some behind the scenes discussion, action shots, and a bunch of really cool photos of awesome ice luges, this new facebook group Ice Luges and Drink Slides is definitely the place to be. It’s an open group with over 90 members last time I looked, many of them premium ice carvers from around the world. Watch out for awesome shots. Be warned, some of the pictures (and discussion) are suitable for adults...

The direct link to the video from the Kerri-Anne show is now available. There isn’t any footage of the actual carving taking place in this video, but you can see the polar bear, the classic swan, and of course watch Kerri-Anne enjoy a toast of champagne poured through her champagne...