Sand Sculpturing

Sand Sculpturing is a great way to spend your time at one of the many beaches along The Sports Coast. From building the simplest of sand castles to creating giant monuments, sand sculpturing a pastime both free and easy in which people of all ages can participate. Watch in delight as the sand beneath your feet takes form and amaze yourself and other beach goers with your creativity and talent.

Let your imagination run wild as just about any shape or form can be created with sand and water. The equipment it requires is simple and found in any home. Buckets and spades are the basic tools required for sand sculpturing. Carving shapes and details into your creations can be achieved simply by using plastic eating utensils.

Start by choosing the ideal location for your project. Remember that water is the key to holding the sand together so you will want to be close to the source. Take into account the changing tides or your masterpiece may be washed away before it reaches fruition. Now you are ready to start the building process.

Begin building a simple mound by stacking wet sand in piles until you have the basic shape of your desired structure. The piles of sand you use should get smaller as you work your way to the top. Be sure to keep the sand wet as you work or it will crumble away. Next it is time to start carving detail into the sand to bring your sculpture into being. By starting from the top and working your way down, your work of art will take form. Add finishing touches to the work by looking for shells, seaweed and rocks along the beach to decorate and add character to your finished project.

Kite Power (02) 9315 7894, located at 126 Beach Street in Coogee stocks a range of buckets, spades and moulds so you can begin creating your own works of sand art.

Some suggestions of what can be created in the theme of the local areas:

Clovelly : Marine life

Gordons Bay : Mermaids and marine life

Coogee : Sporting themes, miniature coastal walk, dome at the north end of beach

Maroubra : Surfboards and surfers

Malabar : Horse Riding and racing

Little Bay : Miniature golf courses

Congwong Bay : Native Australian animals

Frenchman’s Bay : Forts and castles

Yarra Bay : Sailing boats and ships

La Perouse : Tall ships and Aboriginal themes