Remember building sand castles as a kid? You had to make sure you had the right amount of water mixed into your sand to prevent a collapsing mess. Who would have thought that those golden grains could produce such stunning pieces of art? Of course, not just anyone could create these masterpieces. Sand artists require creativity, artistic flair and most importantly, patience. Whether it’s to earn a living, for fun or for competitions they spend many grueling hours in the sun building their sculptures. We have collected some of the best sand sculptures ever made for you to enjoy.
Flea Circus
![flea circus](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/flea-circus.jpg)
King Kong
![king kong](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/king-kong.jpg)
Africa
![africa](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/africa.jpg)
Writings
![writings](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/writings.jpg)
Neuschwanstein Castle
![Neuschwanstein Castle](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Neuschwanstein-Castle.jpg)
Sagrada Familia
![sagrada familia](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sagrada-familia.jpg)
Tribal
![tribal](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tribal.jpg)
Mayan
![mayan](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mayan.jpg)
The Adoration of The Sherpherds
![the adoration of the shepherds](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/the-adoration-of-the-shepherds.jpg)
What Lies Beneath
![what lies beneath](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/what-lies-beneath.jpg)
If you like these sand sculptures then check out our second post here:
These Sand Sculptures Are Mind-Blowing – Part 2
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