Does Lanterns Melt Ice?

In addition to lighting, lanterns provide these effects: Like torches, lanterns melt snow slowly.

What light source does not melt ice?

But, the best source of light that wont melt the ice would be the sun. Put the torches or the blocks that give of light that you are using a couple of blocks above the ice. That way there will be enough light to see, and they wont melt.

Do Soul lanterns melt ice in Minecraft?

They act as a light source for the player to utilize. The most noticeable difference being the blue light cast. Soul torches also emit a lower light level than normal torches (12). Unlike normal torches, soul torches will not melt snow and ice.