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How to Make a Honeydew Melon Basket Party Decoration Recipe - Step 1

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

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How to Make a Honeydew Melon Basket Party Decoration Step by Step Recipe

Carve flowers from honeydew skin.
• Using the craft knife (Exacto® knife), carefully carve away only the top layer of honeydew skin inside the flower shapes.
• Mix equal parts food coloring and water. For this project, 3 drops red food coloring and 3 drops of water made plenty of edible paint.
• Use a small craft paintbrush or cotton swab to dab the food coloring inside the flower cut-outs.

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