---What
is the difference between hand carved and machined or molded Ice Sculptures?
At Crystal Creations our goal is to provide our clients, both corporate and private, the highest quality, hand carved ice sculpture available in So Cal. today. What do we mean by hand-carved? Well, first off, power tools are used, but they are hand-held and controlled by the sculptor. Other companies have gone to mass-producing ice carvings with computers and machines. Crystal Creations believes you deserve the artisan’s full attention and talent, to produce a beautiful, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Starting off with a 300 lb. block of crystal clear ice, we carve out your wedding dream, corporate logo, anniversary or birthday piece, whether it’s a single block piece or a multi- piece ice bar for you and your guests to enjoy.
---What
type of items can you sculpt?
At Crystal Creations, the sky is the limit!
We can sculpt practically any item you can imagine. You can either choose from
our portfolio of hundreds of sculptures or give us your custom idea to
construct.
What
sizes are your sculptures?
All
of our sculptures are carved from a pre-frozen crystal clear 300 pound
block measuring 40 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 10 inches thick.
Most designs are done in this size. Custom designs can either be
enlarged by adding ice or downsized by cutting the original block
down. We are now introducing "Mini Sculptures measuring 10" X 13" X 5"
perfect for Table Centerpieces.
What does an average sculpture cost?
Our
Sculptures start at $295.00 for a design such as the flower vase
(minus flowers) and $325.00 for a design such as the lovebirds atop the
heart with names. Prices will vary on custom designs. We strive
to keep our prices as competitive as possible.
Are your ice sculptures made from molds?
All of our Ice Sculptures are hand carved from solid blocks of ice. No
molds are ever used in the creation of Crystal Creations' Sculptures. Each
sculpture is individual and unique.
---How
long will an Ice Sculpture Last?
It normally depends on the size of
the ice sculpture and the temperature of the room it is in; an average
200 pound sculpture will lose it's detail over a period of 8 hours while
facial detail and intricate work will melt away in 2 to 4 hours. Our lettering
and custom logo engraving will last up to 7 hours. Sculptures outdoors
will melt more rapidly, usually in a little less than half of the indoor
time.
---What
is included in the cost of an ice sculpture?
Personal attention from our artist,
James Ottens*** A unique Crystal Ice Sculpture of your choice***Complete
set up and delivery*** An Illuminated Sculpture receptacle which illuminates
the entire sculpture*** A color filter if desired***
---How
far in advance should I order my ice sculpture?
1 month prior to your special event
is preferred but you can order your ice sculpture anytime!
---Where
do you deliver?
We deliver to all portions of Southern
California. Special orders can be delivered or constructed on site to other
states or countries under special arrangements.
---What
kind of Discounts do you have?
We give a Discount
on Multiple Block orders, A 15% Discount is available for Drop off orders
Delivered directly to your freezer. A 20% Discount is available for all
Pick Up Orders Picked up from our freezer. A 20% Discount is available
for companies ordering on a monthly basis.
---What
are your Deposit Requirements?
50% of the total price is required
upon confirmation of your order or 1 month prior to your special event.
The balance can be paid anytime up to a week before the event. Checks
can be made out to Crystal Creations. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discovery, and
Paypal.
