How to Build a Sand Castle

The PUFFERFISH method

It's easy if you have the right tools!

The Sand Castle 3-Step

Sand shovel digging in the sand

Step 1: Shovel it

Make a BIG pile of sand.

It's easy to go big with the Really Big Shovel, and Sand Castles are fun when they're big!

Bucket pouring water on the sand

Step 2: Soak it

The wetter the better! It's impossible to use too much water.

Start with at least 4 buckets of water.

standing on the pile of sand

(optional) Stand on it

Compacting the sand as much as you can will help make your castle stable.

Try standing on it. Is it solid? If not, add more water!

Shaping the sand castle with Pufferfish tools

Step 3: Shape it

Turn it into something AMAZING! Start at the top, and work your way down.

Use the Super Scoop to make the main shapes of your creation. Details make it feel real. Add a door and a window, or fins and eyes...

Sharing the finished sand castle by taking a picture

Step 4: Share it!

Make a memory and capture the moment. Then share it with others!

Make sure you get your friends and family in the picture, too!

Remember to tag us @pufferfish.fun!

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