how to carve a watermelon basket

How To Make how to carve a watermelon basket

• 1

  Choose a watermelon that's a shape and size fitting for the table. Cut a thin slice from the bottom to provide a stable base.
• 2

  Draw the outlines for the heart basket with a fine/medium point waterproof marker or a sharp pencil before you cut. Halve the watermelon lengthwise with a straight, jagged, or wavy line.
• 3

  Leave a thick handle to "hold" the basket up from the center. (optional) Use a knife or decorating tool to cut out the edges. Be careful not to cut through the handle.
• 4

  Carefully remove the top quarter sections when the cutting is complete. Save the cut-out pieces for later. Trim the flesh from the inside of the handle.
• 5

  Cut out hearts or other designs from the rind you removed to decorate the outside of the basket and attach them with toothpicks.
• 6

  Fill with your favorite fruit, or, just follow the instructions of the watermelon fruit basket.
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