Using only sand and water, no binders or chemicals are added.
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1. Lumber formwork is built then sand and water is put into forms in 6" layers. Each layer is then compacted using a construction compactor. |
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2. The process of layering sand and water and compacting each layer is repeated until the form is completely full. |
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3. A new form is placed on top of the full form and the packing process is repeated. Forms can be built into any shape we choose and can include many levels of formwork. |
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4. The forms are removed revealing blocks of densely compacted sand and sculpting commences. |
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Formwork on a large project 
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Over time wind and rain will slowly erode the sculpture. Severity of the weather and the type of sand used determine the life span of the sculpture. In harsh weather we may chose to apply a water repellant or cover the sculpture with a tent.
