another take on the heart and doves ice sculpture design

a different version of the heart and doves ice sculpture design, where the doves are in flight

many times heart ice sculptures are engraved with the names of the bride and groom. This piece instead has a spot for a small floral arrangement in the heart.

updated 7/13/23 with seo and stuff

a different heart and doves ice sculpture design

This alternate heart and doves ice sculpture design was originally published in a newsletter about July 1999.

Here’s the text from the original design:

Heart and Doves by Dawson List,
Ice Dragon Ice, New Orleans, LA

This version of the popular piece changes the positions of the doves and uses the center of the heart as a spot for flowers.

a different version of the heart and doves ice sculpture design template, where the doves are in flight

what I like better about this version

The pose of the doves is a little more dynamic here and a thinner slab of ice can be used (but you may need to add a base for stability). When I worked in Memphis with the ice pro CNC machine, I had planned to add this design to the CNC library for that machine, as I think it would work well. But I never did, so now I get another chance now with my much newer Laguna machine ☺️

Incidentally, the sculpture is very lightweight and easy to handle with the center removed. I don’t have any pics here to prove it, but I have sculpted this version before. I enjoyed moving this version, compared to the typically much heavier classic version of the heart and doves ice sculpture.

links and stuff

Here’s the “normal” version of the heart and doves ice sculpture. If you have any questions about my slightly different heart and doves ice sculpture design, email me or comment below. (It might not let you though, so try IG as an alternative.) If you would like to use this ice sculpture design or any other design on this site, please check the design usage guidelines. The design collection page lists designs on the site.

You might also find photos and info from this entry on the ice sculpting secrets Instagram account and you can comment there as well as below. Thanks!

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