Sand: Castle

: Find a flat surface below the high-tide line where the sand is already damp, but not so close that waves will destroy your work.

: Professionals use a bottomless bucket or PVC pipe as a mold. This allows water to drain out the bottom while you compact the sand. The Layering Process : Sand Castle

: Tap the sides to loosen the sand, then lift the form straight up. Carving and Detailing : Find a flat surface below the high-tide

: Tap the sides of the form firmly while the water is still on top. Stop once the water has drained to avoid breaking the bonds. The Layering Process : : Tap the sides

Once you have your solid cylinders (towers), work from so falling sand doesn't ruin completed details. Make a drip sandcastle - Mud & Bloom