some tips and info on how to get started with snow sculpting! · sharpened really well! you could...
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Some tips and info on how to get started with Snow Sculpting!
Make a miniature
3D mock-up of your design, using green
oil based clay (doesn’t
freeze or dry up) or foam, or
regular clay. Consider
making a grid that relates
to your snow block to help
with measurements.
Here are some examples!
How Cute they are!
Make
a Barbed Wire Saw This will be very very useful
on the first day!
Start gathering: Shovels and Saws
All metal tools are
sharpened really
well!
You could also use
barbed wire with a
handle on either
end to make a big
saw, bow saws,
snow saws, you
get the picture,
don cha?
Tool suggestions:
See the pictures. Note all metal tools have been sharpened. Some are home made with handles at-
tached. Some are horse grooming tools. Here is a list of suggested tools from from Kevin, a snow
sculptor from Jackson. Remember, no power tools are allowed, but you can use torches if they are
helpful (for softening snow to build or repair with)
• avalanche shovel
• grain shovel
• snow scoop
• pulaski
• snow saw
• axe head
• any garden implements with a metal edge that can be sharpened,with or without the handle that can
be used for carving and smoothing
• rake(final grooming)
• piece of "broken steel" with handle attached(for smoothing)
• chisels(the bigger the better)
• 5gal. buckets
• small tent and stove (or warm car)(to soften cold snow)
• weed sprayers(for spraying cold snow with water)
• weed burner and propane(TO SOFTEN COLD SNOW)
• small ladder
• 10gal. water
• lots of gloves and liners
• small broom
• hand warmers
Great website:
http://www.snowvisions.com/html/artist%27s_corner.html
info about converting small model into larger sculpture
and more tool info
Big chisels!
Tools for shaving
and shaping!
These are
extremely useful.
We have some on
site to loan but you
may want your
own!
Horse
Grooming
Tools! The
round one is
essential ! We
will have some
to loan on site!
Also helpful on site! A small table to place the mock up and organize your
tools. A garbage can for tools with longer handles.
6’-8’ foot ladders, some tarps in case the sun gets
strong. Waterproof gloves, a couple buckets to
condition snow for any needed repairs!
Grid out your snow block using a handy pre measured stick! Orient your design the best way with
consideration for the sun direction and best view. Start to get your basic shape by taking large pieces off your block with large saws or the barbed
wire saw. Be careful and use teamwork!
Save your snow and use it to build up areas
that need height or extra width.
After...Start to refine
your shape and work
on your details,
saving final touches on thin, freestanding
or delicate areas until
last so everything
looks awesome on jury day!