Ice Pro used a CNC to engrave their colored egg ice sculpture, which in this case is on top of a detailed pedestal (note: the blue sections of the egg were originally yellow, but were converted to blue in Photoshop to match the design)
updated a LOT, 3/28/23 and then a bit more 7/6/23. Still waiting on an extensive CNC update though 😞
colored egg ice sculpture design & template
This design was originally inspired by an egg design in Ice Sculpting the Modern Way. It’s similar, but definitely not the same. There are a million different ways to color an Easter egg.
Speaking of coloring, this is a pretty good ice sculpture design to start learning how to use color, whether you use colored sand or another method. It doesn’t have to be perfect and it’s not as complicated as some logos. If you’re using a CNC machine, it should be relatively simple.
notice the line that defines the bottom edge of the egg in my colored egg ice sculpture design. It’s not present in the actual sculpture picture. The color is from the back and that line should probably be from the front. You can also round the egg some from the front to make it more “egg-like.”
it’s nice that you can get the base AND the main sculpture section out of a single slab of ice! This base is perhaps not quite as wide as ideal (I like to used bases that are about 19″x12″x4″.), but it should be fine with such a short and light sculpture.
this is pretty much the text from the original post
Easter will be here in just a few short days. If you’re looking for a last minute design for this year, this might do the trick. This piece only requires half a block of ice (a 40”x20”x4-5” slab) but can make quite an impression!
In addition to the ice, you’ll need assorted colored sands. You can use other methods to color the ice, but sand is the easiest and least risky. From the back side of your ice (it doesn’t really matter which side, since it’s a symmetrical design) cut the lines as indicated in the design. Remove the ice inside the lines (except for the islands in the pattern at the egg’s midsection) down to at least an inch depth. (1.5 inches is better and the surface should be as level as possible!)
Once the ice has been removed to make the depressions, you can perfect the surface by scraping it with a flat chisel and then using a torch to smooth it a bit. After the surface has been prepared, lay the ice down and apply a thin layer of sand to each depression so that the bottom surface is completely covered.
Gently, so as not to disturb the sand layer, cover the sand with dry snow and fill the depressions. Carefully pack the snow, adding as much as needed to completely fill the depressions. Wet the snow with ice cold water, add more snow if necessary, and allow it to freeze in the same position. Once it has frozen, you can turn it upright and freeze it to its base.
but wait, there's more! or will be...
When I add more info to this colored egg ice sculpture post, I’ll talk about how to approach the design with a CNC machine. Also, you can find more Easter ice sculpture designs in the Easter design roundup here.
If you have any questions about my colored egg ice sculpture design, email me or comment below. (It might not let you though.) 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.
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