# Heated Ice Presses FirstBuild's Forge Clear Ice System Creates Perfect Ice Spheres for Drinks By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-ice-system References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/forge-clear-ice-sphere-maker-crowdfunding) & [firstbuild](https://firstbuild.com/products/forge/) A number of companies have created [spherical ice molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpanel-nugget-ice-maker) that can be used to create dynamically shaped drink coolers but [FirstBuild](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-pellet-smoker) is now introducing its Forge Clear Ice System to revolutionize the way ice is prepared with the world's first-ever heated ice press. The two-step system requires the creation of [large ice blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufrost) that are then shaped into spherical forms with the heated press. While freezing "large blocks of gem-shaped ice" is a process that takes a few hours, the making of a perfect ice sphere only takes about a minute and requires no pre-heating. When it comes to handling the clear ice spheres, users can make the most of a specialized pair of tongs. These clear ice spheres for homes and bars are ideal for those who love to enjoy bourbon, whiskey and other spirits on the rocks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Heated Ice Presses:** The world's first-ever heated ice press is revolutionizing the way ice is prepared, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for beverage industry professionals. - **Clear Ice Spheres:** Creating perfect clear ice spheres in just a minute with the Forge Clear Ice System presents an exciting disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality industry. - **Gem-shaped Ice Blocks:** Freezing large blocks of gem-shaped ice and then shaping them into perfect spheres with the heated ice press introduces disruptive innovation possibilities for the culinary industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** The heated ice press technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the beverage industry, enhancing the drink experience with perfectly-shaped ice spheres. - **Hospitality:** The Forge Clear Ice System's ability to create clear ice spheres quickly and efficiently offers disruptive innovation potential for the hospitality industry, elevating cocktail presentations. - **Culinary:** Utilizing gem-shaped ice blocks and the heated ice press to shape perfect spheres opens up a disruptive innovation avenue for the culinary industry, enabling unique dessert and plating options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Efficient At-Home Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-ice-maker.md) - [At-Home Mixologist Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-ice-maker.md) - [Modern Mixologist Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-clear-ice-maker.md) - [Embossed Ice Stamp Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-ice-embosser.md) - [Countertop Cocktail Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klaris-ice-maker.md) - [Star-Shaped Ice Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-shaped-ice-cubes.md) - [Stylish Ice Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets.md) - [Clear Customizable Ice Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewel-ice.md) - [Ice-Embossing Barware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamptitude-clear-ice-embosser.md)