The Detroit News. The Detroit News Various drills and chisels are the tools of the ice carver's trade.
Business owners pay hundreds of dollars to get a sculpture at their front doors.
The Detroit News Sculptor Ted Wakar sends ice shavings flying to create an angel fish. Artists from around the world are drawn to fashion cold creations for the Plymouth International Ice Spectacular. Many businesses in the community rely heavily on the business it generates to make ends meet in the two to three slow months that follow the holiday season. The ice festival attracts 500,00 to 700,000 visitors to the city, creates numerous jobs and garners a priceless amount of publicity for Plymouth, Watts said. Despite the highest of hopes, the weather often determines how successful the show will be.