You've been slicing your watermelon all WRONG: Vlogger reveals how to skin the fruit in four simple steps... but it's not quite as it seems

  • YouTube star Mark Rober has revealed a way to skin a watermelon 
  • The clip on his channel Creativity, Science, Design has received 18k views 
  • The video reveals that not one but two watermelons will be used 
  • The first will for the flesh and the second as a shell for the fruit

By Martha Cliff for MailOnline

Published: 09:53 EST, 6 September 2015 | Updated: 12:09 EST, 6 September 2015

We all know that slicing a watermelon can be quite a tricky job however one crafty vlogger has revealed a way of skinning the large fruit.

YouTube star Mark Rober, who has a loyal following of almost 300,000 subscribers, uploaded the video demonstrating his technique to a group of children.

At the beginning of the clip Mark removes each half of the watermelon shell to reveal a whole 'skinned' fruit inside. 

Mark Rober behind YouTube channel Creativity Design Science has revealed how to skin a watermelon in just four easy steps

Mark Rober behind YouTube channel Creativity Design Science has revealed how to skin a watermelon in just four easy steps

The children are in complete awe and they aren't the only ones. The video has already been viewed more than 18,000 times on his channel Creativity, Design, Science since it was uploaded a week ago.

However, during the four-minute clip Mark reveals that the method is not all it seems and it actually involves using more than one of the thick-skinned fruit.

'You need to start with two watermelons that are similar in shape and size,' he explains.

The process actually involves using two watermelons of a similar size. You begin by slicing the skin from the first melon and then smoothing it with scrubbing pads 

The process actually involves using two watermelons of a similar size. You begin by slicing the skin from the first melon and then smoothing it with scrubbing pads 

The video has received more than 18,000 views since its upload a week ago. On it Mark explains that the second melon will be used purely for its shell

The video has received more than 18,000 views since its upload a week ago. On it Mark explains that the second melon will be used purely for its shell

Mark demonstrates that all the flesh must be removed in order for the skinned melon to fit inside the shell

Mark demonstrates that all the flesh must be removed in order for the skinned melon to fit inside the shell

As he begins to slice away at the skin, he adds: 'And then you want to just make a bunch of shallow straight cuts until there's no green left.'

'For round two you want to harness you're inner fruit ninja and make a bunch of little slices until there's only red left.'

Once the melon resembles a large pink egg, the YouTuber uses a scourer to smooth the surface.

The melon then appears to be skinned and can be taken to a party as an impressive edible centerpiece

The melon then appears to be skinned and can be taken to a party as an impressive edible centerpiece

Video blogger Mark explains that this trick can be used with a watermelon of any size

Video blogger Mark explains that this trick can be used with a watermelon of any size

Mark continues: 'Brand new dish scrubbing pads make for great watermelon sand paper.'

The inventive vlogger then explains how to create a new hollowed out shell for the skinned fruit. 

He says: 'So the second watermelon is pretty straightforward, you just cut it in two halves using your favourite method.'

He cubes his watermelon and removes any flesh from the inside of the shell so that the skinned melon will slot easily inside.

Mark says that it makes the ideal party snack: 'So the coolest part is that now you can put it back together and take it to the party like this. Just don't forget to chill it.' 

  

 

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