2. Select a melon to practice on. A melon provides a great deal of space to practice on, and the firm rind holds a shape well. If you are feeling more ambitious, you can carve almost any fruit. Firm fruits such as apple or pineapple are typically easier to carve than soft fruits, such as kiwis or grapefruit.
This method will assume you are using a melon, but most of it can be adapted to other fruits.