How to Make a Mermaid Tail from Watermelon

Create a splash at your next barbeque or summer party with this adorable mermaid tail centerpiece fashioned from watermelon rinds. Kids will love to help you create this masterpiece as well as devour it.

You'll Need:

Cutting board

1 large oblong watermelon (seeded or seedless)

Kitchen knife and paring knife

Large bowl and spoon or scoop

Green dry erase marker

Channel knife

Dowels and toothpicks

Optional decorations (found at any craft store): Edible turquoise shimmer powder/disco dust, mermaid cookie cutters, light blue or turquoise fabric or mermaid decorations

Directions:

1. Wash the watermelon under cool running water and pat dry.

2. On the cutting board, place the watermelon on its side and cut off 4 inches from one end to provide a sturdy base. Cut the remaining watermelon in half lengthwise.

3. Hollow out both halves of the watermelon with a spoon or scoop, reserving watermelon pieces to dice up for serving or cutting out mermaid shapes.