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  • Ice sculptor Shintaro Okamoto explains the art of sculpting ice in 10 levels of difficulty. The angelfish is one of the most historical designs in the ice sculpting community, so it's the perfect place to start. Shintaro explains how you can create an angelfish design in increasing levels of complexity, from using simple hand tools to CNC machining the piece.
    3D ice printing footage courtesy of McGill University.
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  • @jrice4483
    @jrice4483 Před 4 lety +10474

    Level 1: make ice cubes in a tray

  • @pedroramos2156
    @pedroramos2156 Před 4 lety +14377

    See you guys in 6 years when youtube alghoritm reunite us all.

    • @Siktopath
      @Siktopath Před 4 lety +51

      This video came out an hour ago.

    • @ThomasShelby829
      @ThomasShelby829 Před 4 lety +29

      If you don't start with ice cube as level 1 , what's even the point ?

    • @OmgItzCOLTON
      @OmgItzCOLTON Před 4 lety +17

      this is def not one of those videos, especially a wired one.

    • @pedroramos2156
      @pedroramos2156 Před 4 lety +13

      Dont do that, dont give me hope

    • @omarfoley8375
      @omarfoley8375 Před 4 lety +4

      Ok I want to be part of this

  • @PierceArner
    @PierceArner Před 4 lety +2635

    I never expected that they'd use a CNC machine for something like adding in a skeleton. That was super surprising!

    • @legromp640
      @legromp640 Před 4 lety +164

      I didn't think two ice blocks could stick together so well to be able to take powertools without falling apart

    • @ichbindoofhihi1
      @ichbindoofhihi1 Před 4 lety +116

      it is so refreshing to see normal comments that are a reaction to the video. Super rare. Warms my heart

    • @alfiepicton1339
      @alfiepicton1339 Před 4 lety +4

      @@ichbindoofhihi1 yeah true

    • @andrewbrown1936
      @andrewbrown1936 Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks for ruining the video pierce.. I wish to pierce you with my Excalibur

    • @PierceArner
      @PierceArner Před 4 lety +8

      @@ichbindoofhihi1 I'm sure all the comments following the beat of the same drum about Al Gore rhythm will fade in time, and leave more normal comments again soon. Hope that ya have a good week and encounter more original comments, man!

  • @Moleda1986
    @Moleda1986 Před 4 lety +4416

    I can barely even pop an ice cube out of the tray.

    • @idrisamir5394
      @idrisamir5394 Před 4 lety

      So can i

    • @EarthIsFlat456
      @EarthIsFlat456 Před 4 lety +23

      Use your tongue

    • @shannalese
      @shannalese Před 4 lety +65

      @@EarthIsFlat456 give it a little giggle with your teeth then suck them up into your mouth before serving it to guests.

    • @kevmmm
      @kevmmm Před 4 lety +10

      twist the tray

    • @yon5244
      @yon5244 Před 4 lety +5

      ShaeƧΉΛΣѕнαє Annalese so your putting your saliva in your guests drinks?

  • @indigoblondes
    @indigoblondes Před 4 lety +554

    he talks like a scientific review paper. I really enjoyed that

  • @erjinson
    @erjinson Před 4 lety +122

    5:28 “I haven’t done that since I was 15”
    ...imagine being able to hand sculpt a block of ice into a literal artwork at 15
    can’t relate.

  • @tobysawe7574
    @tobysawe7574 Před 4 lety +911

    "Concave or convex"
    *Me trying to remember everything I learned in Geometry to try and get to level 2*
    Me: yea yea exactly..

  • @meaty_ochre
    @meaty_ochre Před 4 lety +373

    “Makes sure you get plenty of sleep for the test tomorrow!”
    Me at 4am:

  • @4estherv
    @4estherv Před 4 lety +1722

    10 levels of woodcarving?

  • @simonmeyer6942
    @simonmeyer6942 Před 4 lety +540

    I've sculptured a cube out of ice before

  • @samo4648
    @samo4648 Před 4 lety +884

    This is easy, just remove anything that doesn't look like an angel fish

  • @phoenixsspark6150
    @phoenixsspark6150 Před 4 lety +832

    Every time my sculpture breaks,igloo it back together!

  • @dafttassia1960
    @dafttassia1960 Před 4 lety +47

    That 3rd sculpture is mind blowing

  • @HeraAndHyde
    @HeraAndHyde Před 4 lety +8

    This man too ice making to a whole another realm... this video was too impressive, and the way he explained every step was very detailed and straightforward, and there was no cursing or stuttering. This was a great video!

  • @klinex1202
    @klinex1202 Před 4 lety +28

    8:18 Hey, i've seen something like that in my sister's room once. Huh, didn't know she was into ice sculpting.

  • @ThePortraitArt
    @ThePortraitArt Před 4 lety +48

    If say for w/e reason: mistake or ice structure is bad around certain parts and take the example in the video, if the fish's tail breaks off. Is there a way to attach it with some water and re-freeze it to fix the unintended breakage.

    • @Aishiteru1803
      @Aishiteru1803 Před 3 lety +9

      6:23 he mentioned here how to fuse two ice

  • @sosig2385
    @sosig2385 Před 4 lety +169

    Why did I think they would actually sculpt this in like a freezer

  • @matthewjensen8681
    @matthewjensen8681 Před 4 lety +3

    I had a workshop with this studio back when i was in high school and you would not believe how satisfying it is to just scrape away ice with those flat chisels. It's honestly like butter.

  • @dianabuck7310
    @dianabuck7310 Před 4 lety +255

    I don't see how this is 10 levels. More like 3 techniques, all at master level.

    • @marksuckerburg3051
      @marksuckerburg3051 Před 4 lety +18

      Yeah it was more like 10 steps

    • @hannnniya
      @hannnniya Před 4 lety +2

      ikr every level was hard

    • @isuckatnamingthings5499
      @isuckatnamingthings5499 Před 2 lety

      Well the first few steps he said he used when he was 15. So if he can do it at 15 you can probably do it too

    • @luanaraujo7420
      @luanaraujo7420 Před 2 lety +1

      @@isuckatnamingthings5499 If he did it at 15 I'll be able to do at 51

  • @soumyaranjan4626
    @soumyaranjan4626 Před 4 lety +2057

    Just a thought. If Elon Musk were a Japanese American this is how he'd look.

  • @shannail4533
    @shannail4533 Před 4 lety +280

    Wired: 10 Levels to make ice sculpture
    Me: How to make Ice??

  • @goldfwish8476
    @goldfwish8476 Před 4 lety +8

    i really like the shape of the second one,, and the way the light plays on the scales is pretty

  • @wringster8289
    @wringster8289 Před 4 lety +128

    Level 10: Hold ice cube tray in one hand while finding room for it in the freezer with the other, all without spilling

    • @jaderatliff179
      @jaderatliff179 Před 4 lety +2

      Succeeding only to spill it once it's already in so now there's gonna be ice everywhere

    • @tranminhhieu9492
      @tranminhhieu9492 Před 4 lety +1

      The worst part is you opened freezer door without relizing it's closing. Gave a suprised hitch and water spilt on the floor.
      Even worse. You slipped and fell.
      Curse you freezer door

  • @cogentprankster7443
    @cogentprankster7443 Před 4 lety +990

    He's talented yes, he also looks like he hasn't had any sleep since 2010

    • @immygrxne9884
      @immygrxne9884 Před 4 lety +9

      racist

    • @bruhmoment3332
      @bruhmoment3332 Před 4 lety +32

      Luna -Draws -Whatever dude why are you caring about a guy that has a fortnite skin as his profile picture and the most generic thumbnails ever

    • @Raresvoicila3170
      @Raresvoicila3170 Před 4 lety +8

      Im Mygrxne
      Ew , fortnite

    • @icywater5733
      @icywater5733 Před 4 lety +1

      Bruh Moment BC THEYRE still people?

    • @bruhmoment3332
      @bruhmoment3332 Před 4 lety +1

      S K if a psychopath that has mental illnesses and gets abused as a kid tells his opinion would u care?(I’m just using this as an example)

  • @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun
    @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun Před 4 lety +762

    I wanna put all of these Ice Sculptures in one big glass of Coke

  • @nae4480
    @nae4480 Před 4 lety +16

    Me at 12pm: “After this video, I’m going to sleep for sure.”
    Also me at 3am: “nice ice scupltures”

  • @misakamikoto8785
    @misakamikoto8785 Před 4 lety +366

    Level 11: 3D Printer uses ice as mold.

    • @landins
      @landins Před 4 lety +16

      Misaka Mikoto Level 12: 3D printer is made of ice

    • @vcokltfre
      @vcokltfre Před 4 lety

      As mold or filament?

    • @JkqLess
      @JkqLess Před 4 lety +1

      @@landins lvl 13: ICE that came out of ice 3d printer isnt melting

    • @harryminaj4608
      @harryminaj4608 Před 4 lety +1

      NaH nAh lvl 14: the human is the ice

    • @straight-up-shots
      @straight-up-shots Před 4 lety +1

      Level 42: 3D print the hydrogen and oxygen separately and when combusted it looks like the ocean. Oh wait...

  • @anthonymaida5896
    @anthonymaida5896 Před 4 lety +349

    Man, that’s a cool profession. But just imagine that your an artist where none of your art pieces survive just a few days after they’re made.

    • @ckv954
      @ckv954 Před 4 lety +54

      Anthony Maida it is key to art, impermanence. Beautiful in its on way

    • @anthonymaida5896
      @anthonymaida5896 Před 4 lety +14

      CKV I like that outlook

    • @straight-up-shots
      @straight-up-shots Před 4 lety +28

      That guy making tacos feels the same way - because people keep eating them! Can't we just admire them without eating them for once?

    • @nunpar5478
      @nunpar5478 Před 4 lety +12

      Well there is this form of art called sand mandalas or something like that where it is putting grains of sand to create beautiful pattern but later destroy it at the end and than putting in a river sooo.

    • @mayankify
      @mayankify Před 4 lety +2

      @@straight-up-shots stoooopid 😂

  • @arthurleels
    @arthurleels Před 4 lety +122

    You know you're listening to an expert when you can understand what hes saying.

  • @mrquacklz8993
    @mrquacklz8993 Před 4 lety +8

    5:41 I was really hoping he was gonna say “think outside the blocks”

  • @xbettalove
    @xbettalove Před 4 lety +2

    I love this channel. All of the interviews are so thoughtful and well done.

  • @zefrontg60
    @zefrontg60 Před 4 lety +10

    Love how most of the "10 levels" were him just introducing every hand tool.

  • @dadam1445
    @dadam1445 Před 4 lety +9

    11 level of Ice sculpture: Use a pencil only.
    John Wick: Perfect.

  • @coreygransbery7473
    @coreygransbery7473 Před 4 lety +4

    Great video. Most indepth discussion on carving ice ive seen. Very informative. Not many out there like this.

  • @Isaacindelicato123
    @Isaacindelicato123 Před 4 lety +447

    God this guy even LOOKS like he’s an ice-type.

  • @YeabuddyXD
    @YeabuddyXD Před 4 lety +1

    Science and art truly go hand in hand, this is a totally new branch of learning that I went into studying engineering for. Can't wait to see where it goes.

  • @MrOliver1312
    @MrOliver1312 Před 4 lety +9

    That last one looks incredible

  • @Woodshadow
    @Woodshadow Před 4 lety +11

    That is absolutely insane. Never would have expected machines

  • @bohemiansun3172
    @bohemiansun3172 Před 3 lety

    Wow. Fascinating. Great idea to show the visuals of the three different pieces at the end. The artist is so articulate. Thank you for the educational video! 🙏

  • @zabazabaableify
    @zabazabaableify Před 3 lety

    These videos are always extremely interesting! Love seeing explanations of these arts and disciplines. Great video👍

  • @MinorKey135
    @MinorKey135 Před 4 lety +7

    I didn’t even know that I wanted to know about this 😂
    This series is AWESOME

  • @charleswang3576
    @charleswang3576 Před 4 lety +12

    Level 11 is refilling the ice tray and bringing it to the fridge without dropping some water

  • @ernestomartinez9553
    @ernestomartinez9553 Před 4 lety

    I continuously had the chills throughout the video

  • @leftyD
    @leftyD Před 4 lety

    OMG this video was so cool and satisfying! I would definitely watch this again, it’s so cool how you made an ice skeleton and put it into a real sculpture! The amount of detail you put in was beautiful! Great video, 💯

  • @robertrijkers4923
    @robertrijkers4923 Před 4 lety +92

    that moment you order an ice sculpture and the UPS truck delivers a bucket of water...

  • @danthom4100
    @danthom4100 Před 4 lety +7

    1:05 the face of regret when he remembers he doesn't brush with Sensodyne repair and protect.

  • @Eralen00
    @Eralen00 Před 4 lety

    I already knew most of the basics of this (I didn't know people used cnc to make ice sculptures but it totally makes sense) but this man explained everything so well it was a pleasure to watch anyway

  • @jessica.golden3632
    @jessica.golden3632 Před 4 lety

    Carving the scales was so satisfying.

  • @feeltoofree
    @feeltoofree Před 4 lety +32

    I can’t even draw a fish as good as his first sculpture lol

    • @WitchKing-Of-Angmar
      @WitchKing-Of-Angmar Před 2 lety

      That's why you need to see to believe. Understand what it actually looks like before pretending to know.

  • @Andreas-xu8rs
    @Andreas-xu8rs Před 4 lety +263

    It must be hard for him to receive a coke with ice and having to resist the urge to carve them all

    • @WitchKing-Of-Angmar
      @WitchKing-Of-Angmar Před 2 lety

      He'd suck it up in his mouth and spit out a snowflake. Whereas If I tried I'd spit out water.

  • @Raybets
    @Raybets Před 4 lety

    This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @varunshah2082
    @varunshah2082 Před 4 lety +1

    The editing was really helpful!

  • @newlegend2756
    @newlegend2756 Před 4 lety +125

    Imagine what his water bills would look like.

    • @straight-up-shots
      @straight-up-shots Před 4 lety +9

      That's not very fun to imagine Newt. Maybe if you said something like "Imagine what fish underwear would like like!" it might be better.

    • @cindygowen5783
      @cindygowen5783 Před 4 lety +2

      Straight Up Shots r/woooosh

    • @sandgyra1872
      @sandgyra1872 Před 4 lety

      Probably frozen

    • @michi_-
      @michi_- Před 4 lety +7

      Straight Up Shots ok boomer

    • @straight-up-shots
      @straight-up-shots Před 4 lety

      @@cindygowen5783 lol

  • @yewony7961
    @yewony7961 Před 4 lety +31

    “The first tool is the big handsaw. It’s a beautiful tool and...” *insert aggressive cutting*

  • @maybe_change
    @maybe_change Před 4 lety

    a professional with love and passion for his craft

  • @createinspain
    @createinspain Před 4 lety

    The last one especially was lovely!

  • @nuyxo4849
    @nuyxo4849 Před 4 lety +7

    The only ice sculpture I’ve seen is when my ice machine decides to spit out a ball made up of 18 and a half ice cubes

  • @attactactical
    @attactactical Před 4 lety +8

    Man! The only thing I wish to have is been calming like you. Listening you its like have a relaxing session, without mentioning how talent you are. 🧘🏻‍♂️💆🏻‍♂️😉👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @IkEisawesome7
    @IkEisawesome7 Před 4 lety

    That skeletal structure was genuinely amazing

  • @gutenman7112
    @gutenman7112 Před 4 lety

    Sculpting is one of the most satisfying thing to watch .

  • @jasp237
    @jasp237 Před 4 lety +5

    Love the ice sculptures you can cool your drinks with as well lol

  • @IbeCosmic
    @IbeCosmic Před 4 lety +26

    I feel like leaving my spouse and child to pursue this craft

    • @IbeCosmic
      @IbeCosmic Před 4 lety +6

      @Luca Bertani you wouldnt understand

    • @robjohnson1370
      @robjohnson1370 Před 4 lety

      Well this escalated quickly!!😉

  • @nocturnalwolf7559
    @nocturnalwolf7559 Před 4 lety

    Sometimes this is the kind of thing that we need with what's happening in today's world. Love it !

  • @laurasims7948
    @laurasims7948 Před 4 lety

    Great video! Thank you! Absolutely loved it 😀

  • @matthias4
    @matthias4 Před 4 lety +36

    Icey what you did there. 👀

  • @Karius7
    @Karius7 Před 4 lety +7

    Pretty sure I've seen that die grinder attachment used in a... different... part of the internet

  • @BKBobbyDigital
    @BKBobbyDigital Před 4 lety

    incredible process

  • @domse16
    @domse16 Před 4 lety

    So much contribution to the society. So important job.

  • @pasdor9936
    @pasdor9936 Před 4 lety +47

    MY ICE CUBE MAKER IS NOT “EaSY”

  • @mr.rooster2762
    @mr.rooster2762 Před 4 lety +7

    This is gonna get in peoples recommendations in a few years lol

  • @idrabohm3678
    @idrabohm3678 Před 4 lety +1

    Those ice chips flying off tho! Goggles, man, GOGGLES! 8:45

  • @linalondono977
    @linalondono977 Před 3 lety

    Your job is amazing! Congratulations!

  • @NarutoUzumaki-hj2hb
    @NarutoUzumaki-hj2hb Před 4 lety +13

    8:46 my man be taking a shower at the same time

  • @not_dylan3605
    @not_dylan3605 Před 4 lety +11

    *Drill turns on*
    CZcams: [Music]

  • @lNoxide
    @lNoxide Před 4 lety +1

    Such a nuanced video

  • @theballs6825
    @theballs6825 Před 4 lety +1

    man i kinda liking this 10 levels stuff type of video , keep it up plz

  • @rattntattn778
    @rattntattn778 Před 4 lety +7

    I wouldn't consider the usage of a different tool to continue working on your sculpture a higher skill level. This video shows 3 levels, not 10. Nice job Wired.

    • @georgewang2947
      @georgewang2947 Před 3 lety

      It would be a lot to ask him to make 10 ice sculptures just for this video

    • @rattntattn778
      @rattntattn778 Před 3 lety +2

      @@georgewang2947 You're absolutely right. Still the title is misleading imo.

  • @nightcreeper3839
    @nightcreeper3839 Před 4 lety +307

    *Global Warming:* “I’m about to end this man’s whole career.”

  • @noogatok
    @noogatok Před 4 lety

    Man, I love this series!

  • @kiereluurs1243
    @kiereluurs1243 Před 4 lety

    Very informative and fascinating.

  • @Rishkar-Peema-Pants
    @Rishkar-Peema-Pants Před 4 lety +4

    The Sun: "I'm about to end this man's whole career"

  • @deveilye4478
    @deveilye4478 Před 4 lety +3

    Him. “One direction...”
    My brain: THATS WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL

  • @thebeautywriter244
    @thebeautywriter244 Před 4 lety +1

    *Wow amazing* *I really love how passionate these people are about these hobbies/jobs super amazing 😇😇😇😍

  • @noba5420
    @noba5420 Před 4 lety

    so dope! what a unique form of art.

  • @robertgirtakovskis1670
    @robertgirtakovskis1670 Před 4 lety +13

    See you all in however years when the algorithm recommends this again

  • @satrickptar6265
    @satrickptar6265 Před 4 lety +5

    Has 15 pages Calculus packet that's due tomorrow.
    Me:

  • @sarahcho6294
    @sarahcho6294 Před 4 lety

    I love the way he speaks, very articulate

  • @calamitysangfroid2407

    i trusted him the moment he took a big bite of ice, like this is a man who knows and respects and cherishes ice

  • @calumdon3188
    @calumdon3188 Před 4 lety +4

    It’s art till I walk in with a flamethrower

  • @richmondarellano6078
    @richmondarellano6078 Před 4 lety +12

    *The ice melted before i even started...*

  • @f_lawless7689
    @f_lawless7689 Před 2 lety

    Legendary, maximum respect... and beautiful

  • @WingedEternitys
    @WingedEternitys Před 4 lety +1

    I’ve always wondered how they did it. Now I know!

  • @fumbiz6501
    @fumbiz6501 Před 4 lety +36

    why does it sound like he's reading an essay he wrote to a class?

  • @rbnk3088
    @rbnk3088 Před 4 lety +3

    A kid in my town was killed when a piece of an ice sculpture at a skating rink fell and hit him

  • @inoueli20
    @inoueli20 Před 4 lety

    A true pro. Perfectly explained 👍

  • @letsdoodlesomethinghome3404

    Everybody gansta till the freezer suddenly breaks and the sculpture turns into a puddle.

  • @darrenly3158
    @darrenly3158 Před 4 lety +4

    Anybody else's teeth hurt when he bit that fish?

  • @MBATheGreat
    @MBATheGreat Před 4 lety +11

    Am i the only one wondering why it doesn’t melt while he is doing that

    • @Fragrantbeard
      @Fragrantbeard Před 4 lety +3

      Matthew aubel he is in a cold room

    • @ctm9364
      @ctm9364 Před 4 lety +2

      Please use your brain and your basic chemistry skills

  • @Risa_YD
    @Risa_YD Před 4 lety

    Amazing video!!

  • @susheehan9354
    @susheehan9354 Před 4 lety

    I really enjoy this series