: 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 :
: 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. Sand Castle
: Tap the sides to loosen the sand, then lift the form straight up. Carving and Detailing : Professionals use a bottomless bucket or PVC
Once you have your solid cylinders (towers), work from so falling sand doesn't ruin completed details. Make a drip sandcastle - Mud & Bloom Sand Castle
Fill the form with about 6–8 inches of "fluffy" top-layer sand. Add water and "mash" or stir it to eliminate air pockets.