Sand Castle Lessons, & Sand Sculpture
demonstrations by pro sand sculptors. Hands on workshops for sand
sculpture and 'How-to' Sandcastles. Sand sculpting tools, Photos and tips
for shooting sand sculpture photography, Merchandise, Sand Sculptors Database,
etc.
The Basics: SANDCASTLES 101 In this introductory level course, learn about:
Why sand sticks together, and why it does not.
Being able to quickly determine the sculpting quality of any sand or
earthen materials you encounter.
The difference between hand stacking wet sand, and true 'soft sculpture'.
Creating a solid foundation for any structure in sand, by hand.
Common carving tools, and basic techniques.
Tips and tricks.
SANDSCULPTURE 101
Basic principles for Modeling (add-on) or, Carving (reduction)
methods of sand sculpting.
foundation work various shapes: towers and other architecture,
animals, figures and faces.
Sand sculpture composition and design ideas.
Common carving tools, and basic techniques.
Tips and tricks.
Intermediate: SANDCASTLES 102
More in depth information about various properties of sand, silt and
clay.
Various methods of packing sand very densely, and hard packed "pound
ups".
Using form work from the ground up, or on an existing raw pile of sand.
Sand castle composition, pre planning and design. Time & water management.
Various architectural elements.
Preserving your work against the elements.
More on tools, gizmos & gadgets.
Photographing your works.
More advanced Tips and tricks.
Meeting or exceeding all of your sand sculpture
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[contact: info@sandude.com] Latest Update: July 10, 2002
