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Schmelhaus, Duane

Bio

Duane is from Nashville, Tennessee, and is the owner/Master Carver for Designed Ice. In 2016 Duane had a dream of Designed Ice, to make this a reality he ordered 1000 ink pens with the logo of Designed Ice on them. He started writing out his dream of having his own ice studio, which officially opened in 2017, with his wife Melissa.
Designed Ice was developed after working and training with a variety of Professional Ice Carvers and World Champions from around the world. Duane has competed in multiple World Ice Art Championships at "Ice Alaska", along with competing in a variety of local and national events. Always enhancing his skills with some of the very best carvers in the world, Duane has been carving Ice since 2001.
Originally a Master Pastry Chef and chocolate sculptor, and Award winning Ice Carver, he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, and has participated in the World Pastry Championships 2008, 2009. National Pastry Championship 2005-2007, and a Power Lifter 2001-2004.
Duane "fills his soul with the items he carves, all while Feeding his tools". He believes what you take from the earth needs to be given back. If you can dream it he can make it and Duane continues to explore the beauty of ice, where art and ice collide at Designed Ice.
You can view his work at www.designed-ice.com

Photo Site Number Piece Title Rating
4th
Team Photo
2014
Multi-Block Classic
Morning Coffee
4.7/5 rating (9 votes)
4th
Team Photo
5.0/5 rating (7 votes)
Team Photo
4.7/5 rating (10 votes)
4th
Team Photo
2020
Multi-Block Classic
Online Viewers Choice
4.2/5 rating (44 votes)

Comments (7)

  • Bob Horner

    Bob Horner

    03 March 2014 at 12:32 |
    Good luck, Chef! Ice and snow here today! Have a great time, which it looks like you are. BH

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  • Suzanne

    Suzanne

    04 March 2014 at 06:59 |
    Looks like everything is coming along. Proud of your and your talents!

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  • Phillip Huckelba

    Phillip Huckelba

    04 March 2014 at 07:01 |
    Good Luck Duane, Hope you are having a great time try to stay warm

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  • Wade Combs

    Wade Combs

    04 March 2014 at 07:42 |
    Looking good! Nice work!

    Wade

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  • Amy

    Amy

    04 March 2014 at 07:54 |
    Good Luck Chef!! Don't drop that piece of ice on your foot ;)

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  • Don

    Don

    05 March 2016 at 09:36 |
    Good Luck this year! 3rd year up there, have fun and be safe!
    Looking forward to seeing "Cool Beans"!

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  • Kathy

    Kathy

    05 March 2016 at 14:04 |
    Love that smile! Have a blast!

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