Juicy fun facts, tips, and tricks with one of our favorite fruits!
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Have the whole watermelon at room temperature when you carve.
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Cut a small, thin, flat piece from the bottom of the watermelon before carving. This will make a flat base, making the watermelon more stable when carving.
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Draw the design on the watermelon rind with a fine/medium point waterproof marker or a sharp pencil before you cut.
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After you’ve drawn the design on the rind, insert toothpicks in key places to use as guides for your cuts.
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Use a sharp knife with a pointed tip – the sharper the knife, the easier and cleaner the cuts will be.
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Consider using a channel knife for certain cuts and to hollow out larger areas.
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For better grip and to help protect your hands, use a fresh, new thick pair of gardening gloves with gripper palms.
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Choose a flat working surface on a solid base.
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Be creative, careful, and have fun!
Check Out These Awesome Watermelon Sculptures:
Watermelon Bowl with Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon Beach Basket
Watermelon Lady-Bug
You can find full carving tips, more designs and watermelon recipes here!
