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9. What do they put in the sand to help it hold the shapes?

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 09:38 PM

10 hrs ago

It can't be just sand and water, or it would crumble. At least the sand from New England beaches would crumble.

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Magnificent malaise 13 hrs ago #1

Where are these? They're wonderful! CTyankee 13 hrs ago #2

I saw Port Aransas TX on one of the scuptures yellowdogintexas 12 hrs ago #7

That last castle is amazing. Biophilic 13 hrs ago #3

Those are amazing! Spazito 13 hrs ago #4

Awesome ! republianmushroom 13 hrs ago #5

Woo woo !!! Karadeniz 12 hrs ago #6

Amazingly creative! 2naSalit 11 hrs ago #8

What do they put in the sand to help it hold the shapes? TheRickles 10 hrs ago #9

Not sure, but we've heard they use Elmer's Glue. surfered 10 hrs ago #12

Thank you. Amazing BlueWaveNeverEnd 10 hrs ago #10

They are all great. Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #11