A Cold Snap Can Be Handy

The past few days have given us more typical winter temperatures, which worked out well for a local ice sculpture contest. The finished work was impressive, but I was most amazed by one artist, who was wielding a chainsaw to create a wolf figure.

I was inspired, but then considered my options, having only used a chainsaw twice – no intricate detail was required other than not cutting anything besides the intended log. Lack of talent doesn’t usually hold me back, but safety considerations do, so I decided my project would be something along the same ice theme, but simple – ice candles.

I filled a couple bowls with water, floated tea lights in each, and set them outside to let nature take over while I grabbed my skates and headed down the block to the outdoor rink.

Nature’s refrigerator provided the perfect conditions for ice – whether you wanted to make something with it – or slide across it.