How to Carve a Watermelon to Celebrate an Event
Wash the watermelon., Slice the top 1/3 of the melon lengthwise, leaving about 2/3 of the melon on the bottom., Cut out the flesh, leaving two 1” thick slices intact for cake., Use a crinkle cutter or a knife, cut the remainder of fruit into...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash the watermelon.
Use an oblong seeded watermelon, cut a ¼ inch slice off the bottom to provide a stable base. -
Step 2: Slice the top 1/3 of the melon lengthwise
Carve the top edge into a round scallop or pyramid pattern, keeping the cuts small. , Use the cookie or biscuit cutter to create the two cake layers.
Slice the “icing” from the white part of the rind from the top piece you removed.
Place the “cake” to the side. , Combine with other fruits and place in the refrigerator. , Make sure to leave some space between the letters.
Using the channel knife, trace your carving around the letters very shallowly, just deep enough to scrape off the dark green part of the rind. , Finish off the cake with candles and fruit, and surround your plate with decorative confetti. , -
Step 3: leaving about 2/3 of the melon on the bottom.
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Step 4: Cut out the flesh
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Step 5: leaving two 1” thick slices intact for cake.
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Step 6: Use a crinkle cutter or a knife
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Step 7: cut the remainder of fruit into desired
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Step 8: bite-sized shapes.
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Step 9: Draw CELEBRATE!
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Step 10: a person’s name
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Step 11: or other personalized message onto the front of the watermelon using your stencil and pen.
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Step 12: Fill the basket with the fruit mixture and place the “cake” (on a small dish or plate for stability) on top.
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Step 13: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Use an oblong seeded watermelon, cut a ¼ inch slice off the bottom to provide a stable base.
Carve the top edge into a round scallop or pyramid pattern, keeping the cuts small. , Use the cookie or biscuit cutter to create the two cake layers.
Slice the “icing” from the white part of the rind from the top piece you removed.
Place the “cake” to the side. , Combine with other fruits and place in the refrigerator. , Make sure to leave some space between the letters.
Using the channel knife, trace your carving around the letters very shallowly, just deep enough to scrape off the dark green part of the rind. , Finish off the cake with candles and fruit, and surround your plate with decorative confetti. ,
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