The Ship - Watermelon Centerpiece

Posted on Feb 1st 2016

The Ship....

Not quite a Pilgrim ship but a cute centerpiece
on your Thanksgiving table.

Use your imagination to decorate the ship
of your dreams for any celebration!

Compliments of
The National Watermelon Board

MORE carving ideas with photo and how-to instructions
http://www.watermelon.org/index.asp?a=dsp&htype=recipes&pid=17

Materials:
Watermelon
Sharp pointed utensil
Sharp knife
Large spoon
Long wooden skewer

Directions:
Choose a large, oblong watermelon for this project.
Cut a thin slice from the bottom to provide a stable base.
Draw the outlines for the ship as shown in the pattern image.
Use a knife or decorating tool to cut along the lines of the pattern.
Cut all the way through the rind.
Remove the top section of rind; it may be easier to make a deep cut across
the top section and remove it in two pieces.
Cut the sail from a section of the rind you removed.
You can write a message on the sail with a water-soluble black felt tip marker.
Attach the sail to the ship with a long wooden skewer.
Fill with approx. 3 cups of fruit salad, depending on the size of the melon.
Serves 2-3

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