How Do You Create Fine Details In A Sand Castle?
Creating fine details in a sand castle is easier than it sounds. Many sand architects are willing to share their secrets and techniques with any interested party. The secrets range from simply what type of sand to use to what type of tools to use. Here are a few techniques sand architects have shared. Have a plan, build the base, and then add the details. Bring your tools. Bring a shovel to dig the mote and create the base, a spatula to move the pieces once set, and a butter knife to create fine details once they are placed. Use molds. Choose from simple plastic sand toy molds to intricate cake and gelatin molds. Many sand castle enthusiasts practice until they find the mold that suits them. Williams-Sonoma and WalMart both sell a detailed castle cake mold with lots of fine details. Locate the correct sand. The finer the details you want, the finer the sand consistency you should choose. Close to the breaking ocean waves is larger grained, more coarse sand that the waves are continuing
