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\"pic\"Some of you might have already started your watermelon carving for this year\u2019s Watermelon Carving Contest<\/a>. Others might still be trying to figure out which carving to create.<\/p>\n

Either way, there\u2019s still plenty of time left to submit your entry before the August 4 deadline for your shot at the $500 grand prize or one of the first, second and third place prizes in each category. And don\u2019t forget, the first 25 entrants automatically receive a Dexas watermelon cutting board! (That\u2019s mine under the hippo on the right.)<\/p>\n

To help with the carving process, I\u2019ve dusted off some tips originally posted here on the blog during last year\u2019s contest.<\/p>\n

TIP #1: USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB<\/b><\/p>\n

Over the course of carving various watermelon animals, I\u2019ve learned that one knife will not get the job done, especially on the more intricate creations. In many cases, even two <\/em>knives aren\u2019t enough. For most of my carvings, I\u2019ve needed three knives: one long carving knife for the big cuts, one medium-sized steak knife for other tasks, and one small paring knife (or smaller if you\u2019ve got one) for the detail work. Arm yourself with all three tools, and you\u2019re well on your way to creating a winning carving in this year\u2019s contest!<\/p>\n

TIP #2: BE PATIENT!<\/b><\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one thing I\u2019ve learned while carving each of those designs, it\u2019s the importance of being patient and taking your time. Carving a watermelon requires a little extra care and precision. It\u2019s not like carving a pumpkin, which has a more rigid and forgiving surface. Not to mention that my watermelon carvings were much more intricate than any pumpkin carving I\u2019d ever done (most of which were just three triangles and a jagged mouth).<\/p>\n

So take your time with your watermelon carving and think about each step and each cut before <\/i>you make it. A good watermelon carving might take you an hour or two to create, but it\u2019s definitely worth the time and effort.<\/p>\n

Hopefully these tips help you in your watermelon carving process. Honestly though, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the process. Good luck with the watermelon carvings, and remember: Even if you\u2019ve never carved a watermelon, you should still enter this year\u2019s carving contest. Some of the best carvings in last year\u2019s contest were from first-time carvers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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