Sculptors to break record for World's Largest Sand Castle

Twelve Sculptors Attempt To Build World's Largest Sand Castle 

 

Not only is the size of the sand sculpture incredible but the details that go into it is also fascinating. In addition to 5 Guinness World Records for the tallest sculpture, the company also has two world records for the world's longest sand sculpture.

Sand sculptors work on creating what they hope will be the world's tallest sand castle when it is completed at the Virginia Key Beach on October 20, 2015 in Key Biscayne, Florida. The company has set 7 Guinness World Records including the World's Tallest in January of 2008 in Tacoma, Washington at 34 feet 8 5/8 inches.

The Turkish Airlines is sponsoring the castle that is being built by the Sand Sculpture co., the sculptors will use about 1,800 tons of sand in their attempt to beat the current world record of 41 feet and 3.67 inches.

The team of 12 sculptors working on the masterpiece is led by 7-time record holder Ted Siebert. Siebert even has his very own book titled "The Art of Sandcastling" as well as "Sandcastle in a Box." 

The team of 12 sculptors are from the Sand Sculpture Company, an elite sand castle creating company that holds dozens of world records. Here, one of the sculptors put the finishing touches on one side of the massive work of art on Oct. 20, 2015.

Sand sculptors work on creating what they hope will be the world's tallest sand castle when it is completed at the Virginia Key Beach on Oct. 20, 2015 in Key Biscayne, Florida.