How to Build a Big Sand Castle

Form a team. The first thing to do is gather a group of friends or relatives.Avoid choosing impatient or impatient people, because they would make the job very difficult.The best people are creative, strong, and calm, and capable of working in a team.

Find a beach. Once you have formed the group you need to find the right beach.It would be better to find one where there aren't many small children, who have a tendency to destroy things.Also, make sure it's a very sandy beach, because you'll need as much sand as possible.

Make a plan. I have to choose the right day to be able to build the sandcastle.A gray day is ideal, because you won't be too hot and the castle is more likely to be solid.However, make sure it doesn't rain:building the castle would be inconvenient and impossible.However, the most important thing is that everyone in the group is available on that date, so choose a day that works for everyone and make sure everyone knows the date.An effective way to keep everyone updated is to send an email with the date and directions on how to get there.Also try to understand what various people will bring.It would be a real nuisance to arrive and find that no one had brought any buckets.

Find a suitable place. When the big day arrives you need to try to get to the beach early.This will give you time to find a good spot for the castle before the beach fills up.It will be best to stay above the high tide line, so that the sand is wet but there is no danger of waves coming.Also make sure that the castle is not an obstacle to anyone.Even if you think your imitation of the pyramids is perfect, many people may not agree with the fact that the sculpture blocks access to the bathrooms.Remember:the beaches belong to everyone, not just yours.

Start building. The most important thing when building a sandcastle is to prepare a solid foundation.Without a solid foundation the castle will collapse before you can finish it.To build this base, spread a layer of wet sand in the area that will be occupied by the castle.Compact the sand well;you can do it by tapping with your hands and feet, or with a shovel, or even by rolling a bucket like a roller.Continue until you have a good, solid base that will be able to hold the weight of the castle.

Pile up the sand. After preparing the base, make a pile of sand the size the castle will need to be.If you want to build a fortress almost two meters high with a square base of 2.50 x 2.50 m, build a pyramid of that size;it is very important to do this if you want a nice castle, as you will see in the next step.

Sculpt. When you have a nice pile of sand start sculpting and moving the sand to get the shape of the castle.If you want spiers and such, now's the time to make them.Remember that the thinner an element is, the more solid the sand must be.If you start sculpting from top to bottom you don't run the risk of damaging what you've already sculpted with your feet.As you work, use a sprayer to keep the sand moist, which is easier to work with when it sticks.Make sure you compact it well and remember to completely finish the top part before proceeding downwards.This is your only chance to add details if you don't want to have to redo everything.

Add the finishing touches. As you carve down you can add shells, flowers, and other decorations.Remember that once you have sculpted an area you will not be able to work in the area above it, so take your time and think about what you want to do.If you use dry ice you will get a mist, which improves the visual impact of the castle.Even a ditch all around gets a nice effect.