How to Carve a Smile on a Watermelon

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use a round watermelon and be sure to slice 1/2 inch (just over 1 cm) off the end to provide a stable base which you will really need .

   Determine the desired height of your carving and, using a pencil, draw a line all the way around the watermelon.Also you may use a black washable marker by Crayola.
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   Step 2: Use the knife to remove the top portion of the watermelon to create the flowers with a flower cookie cutter.

   ,, Use a paring knife to carve out eyes and mouth. ,, Attach decorative melon balls on top of flowers to form the buds. , Place on the center of the table as a centerpiece. ,
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   Step 3: Remove the flesh with a melon baller then make the fruit salad.

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   Step 4: Draw a smile with a pencil

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   Step 5: making adjustments in scale to your particular watermelon.

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   Step 6: Cut 1/4" (just over 1/2 cm) slices from the rind of the removed top portion

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   Step 7: and cut with flower shaped cookie cutters.

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   Step 8: Attach the flowers to the head with sturdy round toothpicks.

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   Step 9: Fill the carving with a salad of watermelon

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    Step 10: honeydew

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    Step 11: and cantaloupe balls.

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    Step 12: Finished.

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