This was just some fun practice in my leisure time I did way back when in 2005. I haven't done carvings in such a long time I am afraid I would be rusty if I try now. This isn't a recipe obviously. lol. I normally make my recipes in red because studies shows the color red stimulates the appetite. I don't have instructions for these because I don't think I can describe exactly how to carve accurately without a video. So, this is just me showing you some of my past work. I can give you hints though if you think you might try Watermelon Carving one day!
Hints
-Cutting a thin flat layer at the bottom of the watermelon makes it easier to carve, and so it doesn't roll away.
-Use a sharp chef knife or a strong wide vegetable peeler to remove only the green part of the Watermelon so you have a beautiful white surface to carve from.
-Fruit Carving Kits can be expensive and hard to find. I recommend buying a Wood Carving Kit if you can't find a "Fruit Carving Kit" because a lot of these fruits and vegetables are like carving a soft wood.
-GO SLOW. Carving knives are sharp. I've had my fair share of Oops moments resulting in the need of a band-aid.
-Dipping vegetables and fruits in lemon juice or vinegar helps prevent the carvings from oxidizing; aka getting brown. Use Lemon Juice if you plan to have people eat your carvings.
-If you mess up, throw your veggies into a soup and just start over.
-Carving with vegetables you are going to chop up for a dish is a good way to learn and practice.
-Have fun with it! It's a very relaxing art form and shouldn't stress you out. You can't keep anything you carve forever because it'll spoil, so it's best to remember if you make a mistake. No big deal.
Happy Eating!
((Sorry! I accidentally deleted the original submission! I was trying to move it around. Apparently I can't move things lol. This is a re-submission from ten seconds ago. Derp derp. ))
Hints
-Cutting a thin flat layer at the bottom of the watermelon makes it easier to carve, and so it doesn't roll away.
-Use a sharp chef knife or a strong wide vegetable peeler to remove only the green part of the Watermelon so you have a beautiful white surface to carve from.
-Fruit Carving Kits can be expensive and hard to find. I recommend buying a Wood Carving Kit if you can't find a "Fruit Carving Kit" because a lot of these fruits and vegetables are like carving a soft wood.
-GO SLOW. Carving knives are sharp. I've had my fair share of Oops moments resulting in the need of a band-aid.
-Dipping vegetables and fruits in lemon juice or vinegar helps prevent the carvings from oxidizing; aka getting brown. Use Lemon Juice if you plan to have people eat your carvings.
-If you mess up, throw your veggies into a soup and just start over.
-Carving with vegetables you are going to chop up for a dish is a good way to learn and practice.
-Have fun with it! It's a very relaxing art form and shouldn't stress you out. You can't keep anything you carve forever because it'll spoil, so it's best to remember if you make a mistake. No big deal.
Happy Eating!
((Sorry! I accidentally deleted the original submission! I was trying to move it around. Apparently I can't move things lol. This is a re-submission from ten seconds ago. Derp derp. ))
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You actually can carve directly into the green peel. It makes a beautiful contrast, but it takes some getting use to since the peel is much tougher than the white meat. The only trick I can think of to carving the peel directly on the Watermelon is to use Wood Carving tools and a small hammer to slowly chisel your design. Also, using a pencil to make your design is always a good idea. Draw directly onto the green peel. Just please be careful. lol
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