How To Turn a Sculpting Talent Into Cold, Hard Cash

Ernesto's work has been displayed at private parties, professional sports team banquets, government functions, country clubs, high-end restaurant buffets and other events. The exquisitely detailed peacock below remains a best seller for How Nice Ice. This cornucopia ice casting measures 4' (1.22m) high.

Ernesto states that his ''mold-related costs for each piece are quickly recovered by selling just a couple of ice castings. My labor costs associated with casting water vs. actually sculpting in ice are cut to a small fraction. And my raw material costs? Water.'' Ernesto states that, ''once the molds are created, there is no limit to what we can deliver.''

Aboard the QE II, ice sculptures add a touch of elegance and a special sculpture design created by Ernesto himslef keeps bottles cool aboard the QE II.