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| Sculptors use a special kind of sand that is also
used on building sites, |
| most likely used in the foundations of your home |
| Sculptures are sprayed with an environmentally-friendly,
biodegradable spray that sets the sand hard. |
| Over time, wind and rain will erode a sculpture, however, |
| if the sculpture is housed within a protected area
it can last for years. |
| Most sculptures learn their craft on-the-job by participating |
| in teams at sand sculpting displays around the world
and honing their skills |
| Nothing is added to the sand - the secret that holds
the sand together is the hard compaction of the sand. |
| Little wires at the top of the sculptures are put
in to discourage birds from sitting on the sculptures |
| The size and the number of sculptors play a big part
in determining how long it takes |
| to build a sculpture. |
| At the end of the event the sand is taken away and
reused or stored for the next year’s event |
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| More information:www.sandstormevents.com.au |
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