This was designed for a casino event, but obviously it could be used for weddings also. The design makes efficient use of a block of ice, using otherwise excess ice to elevate the slipper. The base is cut in a crosshatch pattern to give the piece a Waterford crystal look.

    I don’t have a photo of this piece, but the event that it was designed for hasn’t happened yet, so if I get a good photo, I’ll add it to this entry. (UPDATED 5/7/09: added a photo from this year’s casino event above)

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The following comment was on the original blog entry. After some technical difficulties, the blog had to be reconstructed, and this was the only way to keep the original comments.

Dawson

I posted this design before I had actually finished the carvings for the casino. The carvings turned out well, but the weld between the bottom of the slipper and the base turned out to be challenging. I ended up having to tilt the base so that the weld surface was level and then added the slipper. The weld had to be done in the freezer to minimize the risk of it falling apart if the weld wasn't perfect. I had to be very careful that the base didn't shift or fall while I was freezing the slipper on. I would also consider adding an additional flat base to this design to raise the front of the slipper up out of the tray. Finally, the design doesn't show that you can hollow the slipper out a bit, but be careful how you do this, because if it's sloppy, it will have a big effect on the look of the sculpture. As I said, the two slippers that I did turned out very well, but I didn't get a picture because the battery from my camera ran out. Next time...

Friday, May 11, 2007 - 10:14 AM