WATCH: Carving An Intricate Ice Sculpture From Start To Finish

See this incredible artistry up close and how ice can shift shapes with the right tools and skills

By Architectural Digest US | March 30, 2023 | Video

Step into the studio with master ice sculptor Shintaro Okamoto and watch step by step as he wields picks, chisels, chainsaws and more in turning a 200-pound block of ice into a stunning cockatoo.

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