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Spiral Melon Vase Visit DIY's Craft Lab to lean how to create a spiral melon vase. From "Craft Lab" episode DCLB-132

Guest Leonila Arboleda joins host Jennifer Perkins and demonstrates how to create a spiral melon vase for the zucchini and yellow squash flowers.

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Guest Leonila Arboleda creates this melon vase, which can hold your vegetable flowers.

Project designed by Leonila Arboleda.

Materials:

cantaloupe
carving knife
carving board

Spiral Melon Vase

1. Cut off one end of the melon to form a stable base.

2. Using a peeler or cheese shaver, peel the melon.

3. Holding a knife at an angle, follow the first cut to cut away a thin layer.

4. Remove the layer and discard.

5. Repeat the cut around until the melon is carved. The finished product can be used as a centerpiece or vase.

RESOURCES :

Learn Fruit and Vegetable Sculpting-Made Easy with Chef Ray Duey
19230 Rio Verde Street
Woodbridge, CA 95258
Phone: 209-334-6848
Website: www.chefgarnish.com

GUESTS :

Leonila Y. Arboleda
23930 Anza Ave. #126
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: 424-477-6707
E-Mail: lafoodartist@yahoo.com