Sphere Clear Ice Cube Tray - Silicone Ice Ball Maker Mold,Crystal Clear Round Ice for Whiskey and Cocktail

I have recently become a "clear ice" fanatic and have several cube and sphere makers. My wife is a "wineoissuer" and likes to put an ice cube in her glass to keep her chardonnay cool. My other molds make spheres/cubes that are too large for her liking, so I purchased this one. This mold produces perfect size, beautiful, slow melting, clear ice spheres for her wine glass. I was able to make my wife happy for less than $30 - woohoo!! The quality of the water reservoir is much lower than that of my other setups that cost significantly more. However, the silicon molds are of very good quality. With proper care, this setup should last for many years.

This does make small, clear ice spheres that look great in drinks. However, the outer closed cell foam body appears unfinished and is comprised of layers of foam that are glued together unevenly. It needs an outer plastic body to give it more rigidity and to give it a finished look. Looks cheap. The excessive flexibility of the unit over its length makes it more challenging to transfer this into the freezer without spilling water once it is filled. The individual molds are of silicone rubber but the space between molds is open air rather than solid silicone, like some other molds. This space tends to get filled with overflow water and creates a layer of ice that makes extraction of the top half of the mold more difficult.

Pleased with the quality of the cubes that were made. However, the container is extremely large and takes up a lot of room in the freezer. Especially if you’re using more than one. Easy to use, just takes a while for the cubes to be made. Cubes take about 24 hours to make so you have to work on them ahead of time if you want a lot of of them. Quality of the containers were foam, did not find that they leaked in the freezer however they were a little awkward to work with. Cute novelty item, though for a party. Did not regret this purchase

I bought these because they make quite a few at once and the price was right. They do a terrific job as far as the balls being crystal clear, but it is a pain to use, even if you follow the instructions precisely. Here's what works best for me. 1) Put some strong rubber bands around the foam insulation to snug it up to the tub. 2) Fill the tub with warm tap water about halfway up. Insert the lower tray and you should see just a little of the warm water coming through the holes. 3) Fill the lower tray with cool tap or the water of your choice. 4) Insert the upper tray and make sure it seats well. You can attempt to fill the individual holes which takes a while, or just fill the upper tray until the water is above the level of the holes and let it run into each hole until full. You can siphon off the excess with a turkey baster, or just let it freeze on top then break it out later. When they say it needs 24 hours to freeze, they are not kidding! I usually wait double that. I then remove the entire block of ice from the tub, and let it sit in the sink for 30-60 minutes. It is very difficult to separate the trays if you try to do it quicker, and it still is not easy to separate them from the block of ice even after thawing a bit. A plastic spatula can help separate them when you're ready. It's a lot of work, but at least you get 10 crystal clear balls at a time for all of that trouble! I figure if I do it 2-3 times a week and zip lock them, it's worth it.

Ok, so this budget friendly mold was the only one with cubes which would fit in my glencairn glasses so I gave it a chance (I have a larger more expensive mold for my regular whiskey glasses) and am glad I did. Yes, the outer carton is a bit flimsy, but expected for the price versus other clear ice molds. The trick is to use hot tap water, not warm, not cold, not boiling - HOT tap water. Fill the bottom 1/2 way, insert bottom tray, fill with water to the top of the cube mold, then put the top tray on - next you can fill each ball a little until the water overflows from the top hole (use a food funnel) Put in the freezer with some weight on top (to keep top mold from drifting a bit as the water freezes and expands (I used an ice pack)). freeze 16 hours, take the tray out, leave on the counter for 3 mins, then they pop right out. Made 2 trays since getting with no issues. It works - just be realistic with quality of materials (you need to exercise care in your cleaning and handling) for the price. I do recommend

This should be 5 stars but I knocked to two because it requires some technique for success, removing the balls can be a real challenge if you let the entire thing freeze solid, after a bunch of uses the base cracked and doesn’t hold water, and I can’t find warranty information. The description says to contact them with problems, but doesn’t say how. At first glance this appears to be a cheap knock-off type purchase; it's as if someone was making it in their garage or basement. However, the lack of a flashy or glossy finish doesn't make this any less effective than other similar items. The technology is the same: directional freezing. It took a few tries until I had success. You do have to use room temp or lightly warm water because it aids in the directional freezing. I fill the base about 2/3 full then put in the bottom gasket. I add a little more water, maybe 1/2 way up the gasket, before adding the top gasket. I press on the markings in the middle and around the side to fasten the two before pouring water into the holes in the top of the spheres. I use a turkey baster to suction out water that pools in the top. Also, put a small ice pack or something that still allows air to circulate on top to prevent the mold from floating up. Note: this takes a lot of space, but only needs 24-30 hours (depending on your freezer). Don't let your curiosity get the best of you: if you peek before it's fully frozen, the ice won't be clear. Removing the balls is the hardest part and certainly takes effort and some finesse until you develop a technique. It helps to set it out for a bit then work a corner loose and pour some warm water under the lower gasket. Note: it’s worth repeating that this really can take some effort, especially if left in the freezer longer than necessary If you leave it in the freezer too long, it gets harder to open. Mine lasted two years and 12-14 uses before I left it in the freezer too long and the reservoir expanded and cracked the insulated base. The warranty is for the mold I think, and not the insulated base. The description says to contact them, but there’s no information on the site. This alone is why I gave it 2 stars. Otherwise I’d give it 4 stars. Enjoy.

I see a lot of the reviews discussing the complexity of the product but it is the same if you pay $30 or $100. Look up the "directional freezing method" You have to have a reservoir below where you want the ice to be clear so the water at the top freezes first (making it clear). This product works great for that! I have had it about a month now and get clear ice every time and it was one of the most economical I saw. One tip I would recommend is not leaving the tray in too long. In my experience leaving the tray in more than 24 hours just makes it more difficult to release (I am sure there are a lot of contributing variables). I would also recommend the shape of the ice match the glass. Round ice for round glasses, square ice for square glasses. It seems to have the most desired effect of almost not seeing the ice at all.

I have the square cube version and know it's a hassle to remove. But this nonsense is next level. The mold protrudes down into the block layer and you are never getting it out. I used a funnel to fill each orb, and nontheless they froze headless. Going back.

Kugeln waren halbwegs klar, sind aber größtenteils beim Rausnehmen zerbrochen und hatten in der Mitte einen häßlichen rand. Zudem durfte ich noch die Kosten der Rücksendung tragen, die von Unternehmen höher berechnet wurden als die tatsächlichen Kosten. NICHT BESTELLEN!!!!

Great size for a cocktail and crystal clear

Just put it in the freezer, but very dissapointed with the quality. A thin plastic tub, some insulation around it, and two silicone moulds. I'd have with a tenner myself. That said, no idea if it works yet, I'll update in 36hrs. If it doesn't work, it's going back because it certainly isn't worth the materials.

Buen producto. al momento de retirar el molde hay un poco de problema

Prends beaucoup de place dans le congélateur. Une fois prêt les glaçons sont très difficile à enlever. Beaucoup trop cher. À éviter.