Also called: Ice Carver
Carves sculptures from huge blocks of ice for weddings, hotels, festivals, and competitions.
Working in a freezer at about 20 degrees Fahrenheit, they use chainsaws, chisels, and die grinders to carve swans, logos, or bars made of ice. Deliveries must be timed so the piece arrives before it melts. Some compete at winter festivals carving for days outdoors.
Estimate; business owners with corporate clients can earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Many start as culinary students or in hotel kitchens; skills are learned on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Culinary Arts, Sculpture.
Growing slowly. Niche event-driven demand.
Low risk for 10 years. CNC routers rough out some ice pieces; hand finishing, live carving shows and event work stay human.
Classes: Culinary arts CTE, Art 3-D Design, Woodshop.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-1012.
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