Can I tell you how happy I am that the bin of full-sized watermelon has returned to my local grocery store? It\u2019s been there for about two months, and the return of the watermelon bin means the return of watermelon carving.<\/p>\n
I had a great time carving watermelons for entries on the blog last year and last month\u2019s hippo was the perfect transition back into carving season. It was fun and light hearted, and it wasn\u2019t all that difficult. Now it\u2019s time for something a little more challenging \u2013 the watermelon tiki mask.<\/p>\n
MATERIALS NEEDED<\/p>\n
1 oblong seedless watermelon
\nPencil or green dry erase marker
\nMelon baller
\nParing and kitchen knives
\nSpoon
\nChannel knife
\nToothpick<\/p>\n
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Start by thoroughly washing and drying your watermelon. Get used to this step, because you\u2019ll see it in every watermelon-carving entry this summer.<\/p>\n
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Slice about \u00bc inch off the bottom of the watermelon to provide a stable base. Then draw the tiki face using a dry erase marker. Next, cut out the eyes and the rough shape of the mouth (you\u2019ll cut the teeth later) and scoop out some of the red flesh inside to create a good-sized cavity. You\u2019ll also use a melon baller to scoop out the nostrils. Your small paring knife can be used to clean up any rough edges in the nostrils, eyes and mouth. Next, cut the individual teeth using the paring knife.<\/p>\n
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Finally, use a piece removed from the mouth to create a \u201cbone\u201d decoration for the top of the head and attach with a toothpick. After your watermelon rind bone is attached, your tiki mask is complete!<\/p>\n
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