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Become a Mason
Click "Start" to see if you have what it takes to lay brick.
Start
Which tool do you start with?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Cement
Brick
Ruler
Which tool do you start with?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Cement
Brick
Ruler
Next
Pick your next tool that goes with the ruler to get started.
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Trowel
Pencil
Cement Block
Pick your next tool that goes with the ruler to get started.
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Trowel
Pencil
Cement Block
Next
Masons use a ruler and pencil to trace out the designated space for their foundation on the ground.
Click play on the video to see how.
Next
Your workspace is drawn out. What's your next step?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Start stacking bricks
Lay mortar into your drawn space
Trace more space
Your workspace is drawn out. What's your next step?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Start stacking bricks
Lay mortar into your drawn space
Trace more space
Next
Pop quiz: What tool is used to lay mortar?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Putty Knife
Trowel
Shovel
Pop quiz: What tool is used to lay mortar?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Putty Knife
Trowel
Shovel
Next
Place mortar on the ground in your drawn box.
Click the "+" to put mortar on the ground.
Place mortar on the ground in your drawn box.
Click the "+" to put mortar on the ground.
Place mortar on the ground in your drawn box.
Click the "+" to put mortar on the ground.
Place mortar on the ground in your drawn box.
Click the "+" to put mortar on the ground.
Next
With a trowel, masons scoop up mortar and carefully place it on the ground, keeping it within the lines marked earlier.
Click play on the video to see how.
Next
Let's start building! What do you grab first?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Trowel
Cement
Brick/Concrete Block
Let's start building! What do you grab first?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Trowel
Cement
Brick/Concrete Block
Next
What tool do you use to make sure the brick lays flat?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Bubble Level
Ruler
Another Brick
What tool do you use to make sure the brick lays flat?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Bubble Level
Ruler
Another Brick
Next
You noticed your brick is unevenly laying on the mortar. What do you use to fix this?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Hammer
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Another Brick
Back of Trowel
You noticed your brick is unevenly laying on the mortar. What do you use to fix this?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Hammer
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Another Brick
Back of Trowel
Next
As a mason begins constructing a wall, careful balance is required to keep it straight as each layer is added.
Click play on the video to see how.
Next
As you continue to place bricks, what do you use to keep them together?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Mortar
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Glue
Tar
As you continue to place bricks, what do you use to keep them together?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Mortar
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Glue
Tar
Next
Where do you place your mortar?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
In the center
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Along the edges
Where do you place your mortar?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
In the center
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Along the edges
Next
Add concrete blocks to your row.
Click the "+" below to keep adding concrete blocks to your first layer.
Add concrete blocks to your row.
Click the "+" below to keep adding concrete blocks to your first layer.
Add concrete blocks to your row.
Click the "+" below to keep adding concrete blocks to your first layer.
Add concrete blocks to your row.
Click the "+" below to keep adding concrete blocks to your first layer.
Add concrete blocks to your row.
Click the "+" below to keep adding concrete blocks to your first layer.
Next
You finished your first row. What do you grab next?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Brick
Mortar
Bubble Level
You finished your first row. What do you grab next?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Brick
Mortar
Bubble Level
Next
Add mortar to the top of your first row.
Click the "+" below to keep adding mortar to the top of your first layer.
Add mortar to the top of your first row.
Click the "+" below to keep adding mortar to the top of your first layer.
Add mortar to the top of your first row.
Click the "+" below to keep adding mortar to the top of your first layer.
Add mortar to the top of your first row.
Click the "+" below to keep adding mortar to the top of your first layer.
Next
What do you grab next?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Brick
Ruler
Bubble Level
What do you grab next?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Brick
Ruler
Bubble Level
Next
How many sides of a brick need to have mortar on them for it to work effectively?
Click the number for the answer you choose.
(This is the surface area you're covering)
How many sides of a brick need to have mortar on them for it to work effectively?
Click the number for the answer you choose.
(More can be applied, but only two sides are required.)
(This is the surface area you're covering)
Next
At what speed should you apply the mortar to the brick?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Fast
Slowly
Speed doesn't matter
At what speed should you apply the mortar to the brick?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Fast
Slowly
Speed doesn't matter
Next
Click each number to apply mortar to your brick.
Click the numbers in order.
Click each number to apply mortar to your brick.
Click the numbers in order.
Click each number to apply mortar to your brick.
Click the numbers in order.
Next
Scooping mortar and applying it to a brick requires a swift, quick motion to ensure it sticks.
Click play on the video to see how.
Next
If mortar is applied slowly, this could happen
Click play on the video to see how.
Next
What tool helps a mason make sure all their bricks are on the same level?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
String
Pencil
Trowel
What tool helps a mason make sure all their bricks are on the same level?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Lay concrete into your drawn space
String
Pencil
Trowel
Next
Brightly colored string can help a mason better understand the height at which each brick sits.
Click play on the video to see how.
Next
Add bricks to your second row.
Click the "+" below to add bricks to your next layer.
Add bricks to your second row.
Click the "+" below to add bricks to your next layer.
Add bricks to your second row.
Click the "+" below to add bricks to your next layer.
Add bricks to your second row.
Click the "+" below to add bricks to your next layer.
Add bricks to your second row.
Click the "+" below to add bricks to your next layer.
Add bricks to your second row.
Click the "+" below to add bricks to your next layer.
Add bricks to your second row.
Click the "+" below to add bricks to your next layer.
Next
What's next?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Start painting bricks
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Repeat the process
Cover bricks' sides in cement
What's next?
Click the arrow for the answer you choose.
Start painting bricks
Lay concrete into your drawn space
Repeat the process
Cover bricks' sides in cement
Next
Make your wall taller!
Click the "+" below to add layers to your wall.
Make your wall taller!
Click the "+" below to add layers to your wall.
Make your wall taller!
Click the "+" below to add layers to your wall.
Make your wall taller!
Click the "+" below to add layers to your wall.
Make your wall taller!
Click the "+" below to add layers to your wall.
Make your wall taller!
Click the "+" below to add layers to your wall.
Next
Building up, brick-by-brick, masons work to perfect their craft for a strong, sturdy wall.
Click play on the video to see how.
Next
Congratulations!
Now, you have the basic knowledge on how to become a mason.
Click play on the videos to hear testimonials from masons on what this craft means to them.