I did the full package which included the ice bag and mallet and all the storage trays. If you are going down this path, you gotta do it right. It is a long process but the first set of cubes came out perfectly crystal clear like being at a craft cocktail bar. I have made the blocks and the cubes. I just read an article about tempering as my first cubes had crack lines and I now understand the methodology. The ice bag and mallet worked great. I used them to make an Aperol Spritz and the ice stayed cold out in the Texas heat. Very impressive.

That this Klaris Clear Ice Maker makes a work of art so easily. This big 2 inch clear cubes are so impressive and make for great photos and conversation starters. We also enjoy "capturing" a slice of fresh fruit as it will stay upright during the freezer process. Our last one was a slice of Kiwi. Pretty as a picture, and stayed that way! I will say that it has not left our counter since its arrival. We have a bar, but we freeze these just to watch the time tick down. It's big a Big Hit!