The Ship

1. Choose a large, oblong watermelon for this project.
2. Cut a thin slice from the bottom to provide a stable base.
3. Draw the outlines for the ship as shown in the pattern image.
4. Use a knife or decorating tool to cut along the lines of the pattern. Cut all the way through the rind.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Attach the sail to the ship with a long wooden skewer
8. Fill with approx. 3 cups of fruit salad, depending on the size of the melon.