How to Make Ice Sculptures  Learn how to make ice sculptures and
you'll be able to create beautiful works of art. Turning blocks
of ice into sculptures replete with color, lights and intricate
details is not as difficult as it seems (though getting a block
of ice to look exactly like the White House can take more skill
than the average person may possess). In fact, you could make an
ice sculpture at home.  Depending on the size of the ice
sculpture you want to make, your tools will vary. If you are
aiming for a simple winter project for you and your kids,
consider making a smaller ice sculpture. You can do this using
water, salt and simple kitchen tools. A day or two before you
plan on making the ice sculptures, freeze water into blocks or
molds. Then, using the salt and water, shape the ice. You can
use water to melt away ice and the salt will adhere pieces of
ice to each other. As you can imagine, it's difficult to get too
detailed with this type of ice sculpture, but it's a good place
to start.  If you wan