Above- 2 1/2 minute video showing how to carve an ice sphere
Below- Step by step instruction
Square up a block with aĀ chainsaw
For a large sphereĀ freezeĀ 2 pcs. together.
This cube is 15ā x 15ā x 15ā
Starting with a perfect cube will allow you to make a nice sphere
Multiply the width of the cube by .29
(Example- 15 x .29=4.35ā) Scribe lines
on all sides of the cube 4.35ā from the edge
Use aĀ Layout JigĀ to scribe the lines
With aĀ chainsawĀ cut off the 4 corners
(Hexagon from top view)Be careful not to cut inside the lines
Rotate the Ice & cut off 4 corners, using the lines as guides
Notice theĀ foamĀ under the carving? This protects your saw
Rotate the ice & cut off 4 more corners, again use the lines as guides
Using a sharpĀ chisel
Carve 3 hoops around ice
Using theĀ chisel
Remove the 8 humps
Using aĀ Sphere scratchy board
Remove the high spots
Scratch the whole surface
in a circular pattern
UsingĀ sand paper
sand the whole surface
Spray with a hose set on gentle.
The above sphere took 45 minutes to make using these methods (including photography).
My system is a compilation of the following 3 techniques-
1. The Old Japanese āCarve 3 Hoopsā technique.
2. The āMake an 18 sided shapeā technique.
3. Junichiās āFinish with the sphere scratchy boardā technique.
