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Nicole Borman

Created on January 13, 2026

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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.