EXHIBIT 23

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

     We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-92893 of IKONICS Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated January 21,
2005, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of IKONICS Corporation for
the year ended December 31, 2004.


                                        /s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
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Duluth, Minnesota
March 18, 2005