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For experienced chef
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For professional
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For banquet managers
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Ice Carving Equipment and Resources

AICD Affiliations and
Recommended Resources
for Alumni

AICD graduates, ice carvers, and chefs around the world ask Paul Germain to recommend
resources for purchasing ice sculpture related equipment, supplies, and support services.

Based upon 30 years of personal experience and client testimonies, we are pleased to refer the Top 30 resources for ice carvers. The owners of these resources did not pay a fee to appear on this list.

To maintain the integrity of this list, please let AICD know of any non-working links or other concerns.

If you would like to recommend an ice carving resource that is not on the following list, please let us know. We will be happy to provide a complimentary listing and link.

Advice IN Ice	Valuable information-based site for ice sculptors
American Culinary Federation	The nation's largest culinary association - an important supporter of chef carvers
Chips Books	Ice sculpting books, videos
Clinebell Equipment	Crystal clear ice carving block maker - the industry standard
Conical Tool Company	Enormous variety of ice sculpture die grinder bits
Duende Ice Division	Pre-made ice sculpture templates
Elegant Ice Creations	Ice shot glass molds, chainsaw sprockets, etc.
Grainger Industrial Supply	Lifts, tools, gloves, equipment galore
Friends of Sculpting	A non-profit event-oriented ice carving site
Harbor Freight	GREAT prices on a fascinating variety of tools
Ice Age Equipment	Ice sculpture display trays
Icecraft International	A variety of ice molds
Icecrafters	EVERYTHING an ice carver needs or could want!
Iceculture inc	CNC, lathes, lifts, and more for ice carving
Ice Carving Secrets	Design ideas and techniques for ice carvers
Ice Gallery	Ice mold machines
Ice Sculptures LTD	Ice Sculpting the Modern Way - textbook
JB Prince	Equipment and books for chefs and ice carvers
KBC Tools Inc	Enormous variety of ice carving die grinder bits
L.E.D. Effects	Ice sculpture lighting resource - LED
Laser Spec	Specializes in CNC routers for ice carving
Nadeau's Ice Sculptures, Inc.	Disposable ice sculpture trays, etc.
NICA	National Ice Carving Association
NuCut Grinding	Sharpening service for ice carving tools
Professional Chef's Association	Culinary association that supports ice carving
RefrigiWear	Everything for keeping ice sculptors warm
Rena Pump	Pumps and accessories for ice block making
Saburr Tooth	Carbide coated rotary tools
Sculptor.org	Resource for sculptors in general
Shotluge.com	Stands for easy display of full-block ice luges
SoCal Ice	Floating ice sculpture displays
Sparktacular	Fireworks for ice sculpture displays
T&S Equipment Co.	Lifts for building large ice sculptures

Wisdom worth repeating:

Pay now or pay later

Back in the 1800's, Englishman John Ruskin had quite a lot to say about the high cost of paying too little.

He wrote: "It is unwise to pay too much, but it is worse to pay too little. When you pay too much, you lose a little money and that is all. When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything because the thing you bought was incapable of doing the thing it was bought to do".

Ruskin is also credited with another gem well worth mentioning. He said, "I have no quarrel with those that sell for less. They know what their stuff is worth".

Services

In addition to providing comprehensive private ice carving instruction and ongoing support for graduates, AICD will be hosting special events featuring well known leaders in the ice sculpting industry who have distinguished themselves in either the commercial or competitive arenas.

Please send Paul Germain an email indicating that you would like to be notified about these events. These events will be scheduled based upon student interest.

To assist with sales, marketing, and public relations skills,
we are also pleased to introduce Robin Germain, who is the
founder and director of the Academy of Modern Etiquette.


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