The ice cubes were created with a CNC router chilled to -7 °C (19 °F), and the machine was fed 3D sculpting data using Autodesk 123D, a free 3D modelling software for desktop or iOS.

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Image for article titled These intricately sculpted ice cubes weren’t 3D printed—they were 3D subtracted
Image for article titled These intricately sculpted ice cubes weren’t 3D printed—they were 3D subtracted
Image for article titled These intricately sculpted ice cubes weren’t 3D printed—they were 3D subtracted
Image for article titled These intricately sculpted ice cubes weren’t 3D printed—they were 3D subtracted
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