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Put
together a team of no more than 10 people; co-workers, family, friends, etc.
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Contest
categories are: Sandcastle
Sand Sculpture
Castle & Sculpture Mixed Creation
6th Grade & Under (with no adult help) Ð any
creation
There
will also be a ÒPeopleÕs ChoiceÓ award
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Each
team will be assigned a 16Õx16Õ plot that you can rake level prior to the start
of the contest.
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You
may fill your buckets with water in advance, but must wait until noon to start
using them.
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Starting
at noon, youÕll have 3 hours to build.
Brings sketches, drawings, etc. ahead of time.
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Pile
wet sand and pack it as you build up.
Use shovels & buckets to fill and transport the wet sand.
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Pre-made
forms (wood or plastic) can be packed with sand, inverted & removed for
shaping.
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No
structure materials other than sand and water can be used in completed castles
or sculptures.
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Only
shells, seaweed, rocks & driftwood found on site may be used to decorate
your creation.
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Shape
& detail with any hand tool: spoons, melon scoopers, rakes, combs, straws,
putty knives, etc.
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Shape
from the top of the piece towards the bottom, move sand away as you work.
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Misting
with spray bottles or garden sprayers will keep the sand from drying & loss
of fine details.
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Castles
and sculptures will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges and awards
given; judging criteria will be posted at the festival. There will also be a ÒPeopleÕs ChoiceÓ
award voted on by festival attendees.
Other tips can be
found via the following websites:
http://www.unlitter.com/toolpage.PDF