Abstract: A 3D printing system for producing an object from ice. Precooled water is directed into dispensing heads. The dispensing heads produce bands of water in patterns that are governed by a 3D model. The water droplets come into contact with an actively cooled transfer surface. The water bands partially freeze and adhere to the transfer surface. The transfer surface is on a track, belt, or drum that moves the partially frozen water bands into positions for use. The transfer surface is connected to a positioning system that can move the transfer surface and the semi-frozen bands of water. The positioning system moves the transfer surface causing the bands of water to be brought into contact with a surface of the object being formed. Upon contact with the object being formed, the bands of water fully freeze into ice bands that adhere to the object being formed.