a still slightly frosty version of my Mayflower ice sculpture design. They’d just set it up. I delivered it to their freezer, with the masts/sails as separate pieces. (One is a little crooked, lol.)
updated 11/24/23 with the TikTok actual sculpture photo and then 7/11/23 with mostly just seo stuff
my Mayflower ice sculpture
Obviously, there are no photos of the Mayflower available as photography was still two centuries away. There aren’t any drawings or plans for the ship either, so modern depictions are educated guesses. I’ve done this ice sculpture in the past, but similarly, I can’t find any drawings or photos of what I did before, so this is a new ice sculpture design, based somewhat on what I vaguely remember.
A ship’s masts and sails are tough to carve and some compromises have to be made for structural stability and durability. Make the sails as thin as you dare, but remember that you’re really trying to create a fantastic visual and this means getting the silhouette right. Find out where the sculpture will primarily be seen from and then sculpt and position it accordingly.
This design requires a block and a half. A full block is used for the ship and the water, while a half block slab will be enough for the sails. I’d likely attach the front and back sail assemblies during carving, while I’d wait to attach the two large masts at set up.
the story of the real Mayflower and its passengers is fascinating. Plus, it’s a lot longer than the story of your Mayflower ice sculpture 🤣
@icesculptingsecrets A little late, but here’s a Thanksgiving ice sculpture montage, with a little from this year and others from years past. Hope your Thanksgiving was great! . . #grateful #thanksgiving #thanksgivingbrunch #happythanksgiving #icesculpting #icesculpture #neworleans #icesculptingsecrets ♬ original sound - ice sculpting secrets
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I have another Mayflower ice sculpture design that hopefully I can add later. (It actually shows up in the TikTok above; follow ice sculpting secrets on TikTok for more.) If you have any questions about this Mayflower 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. The Thanksgiving designs are also compiled in the collection post.
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