In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You may use any melon with a firm, hard rind, and no noticeable bruising or soft spots. Watermelons are often used for this purpose due to their size, but any large, hard melon will work. Use the sharpest knife you have, for best control over the carving. Begin by using the knife to cut a small section on one end of the melon, so it will remain in one position. You may stand the melon vertically, or lie an elongated melons on its side for a longer bowl. A stainless steel or bronze knife may work best, as it is unlikely to discolor the fruit. Use a fine permanent market to trace a pattern onto the melon, such as the silhouette of a swan head and wings. You may draw a pattern freehand, but many people prefer to cut out a paper stencil and trace it. You may find these stencils in craft store booklets or online. While designs specifically for melon carving may be difficult to find online, many sites are devoted to pumpkin carving templates, which may be easily adapted to a melon. Position your pattern so it won't cover most of the top surface of the melon, which is typically removed to create a bowl shape. Insert the knife into the rind anywhere on the permanent marker lines, and methodically cut through the entire pattern. Depending on the hardness of the rind and the sharpness of the knife, you may slice along the pattern, or use a back-and-forth sawing motion. Be sure to cut through the entire rind, into the flesh underneath. Once the whole pattern is cut out, the portions of the rind that won't stay on the melon can be removed. If necessary, make an additional round or oblong cut around the top of the melon, in order to open it up into a bowl shape. Carefully pull these portions off the melon, wiggling or cutting if necessary to detach it from the melon flesh inside. Use a melon baller to remove all the flesh from the melon. Scrape the inside surfaces so only the rind remains, or a thin layer of flesh if you enjoy the variation in color. Fruit salad is probably the most common filling for a melon bowl. Serve this on-theme dessert immediately, or store it in the refrigerator. Alternatively, use the bowl to hold snacks, a trifle, or any other filling. Melon bowls are rarely used to hold non-food items, since the rind will eventually decay. Optionally, drain the liquid from the fruit salad before serving by puncturing a couple holes at the base of the bowl and keeping it in a pan. If the contents are falling through large holes at the lower surface of the melon, consider lining the bowl with parchment paper or another material. If the top portion of the melon you removed came off intact, you may carve a pattern in it. This can be placed on top of the melon bowl for an attractive lid. This is entirely optional, and most commonly used for abstract designs. If your pattern is more realist, such as the popular swan silhouette, a lid may detract from the design or make it harder to distinguish.
Summary: Select a melon. Slice a small portion off the base of the melon. Draw a pattern on the melon. Cut along the pattern. Remove the remaining rind. Hollow out the melon. Fill the bowl. Carve a lid for your bowl (optional).

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before submerging the hat in water, you need to see if the dye will run. Dip a white cloth in warm water and rub it on a small, inconspicuous area of the hat. If the dye comes off on the rag, don't wash or submerge the hat. If it doesn't, the item is colorfast and can be washed. Buy a new hat instead of trying to wash one that isn't colorfast; the hat will likely be ruined if you do try to wash it. Put the soap in the bottom of the bucket or sink and allow it to fill up with warm water. Agitate the water to make bubbles. Avoid using a detergent containing bleach or a bleach alternative, which could fade the color of the hat. Before placing the hat in the water, you should pre-treat the stain. Spray a stain treatment product directly onto the fabric, concentrating on the areas that soak up the most sweat, like the interior band. Dip the hat in the sink or bucket and swirl it around several times. Then, let it soak in the water for a few hours to allow the soap to break down the sweat and oil in the fabric. You can stir the water or swirl the hat around every hour or so, if desired. Remove the hat from the bucket or drain the water from the sink. Use cold, running water to rinse the sweat and soap from the hat. Continue rinsing until the water runs clear and there are no more bubbles. Gently squeeze out the excess water, taking care not to ruin the shape of the hat. Roll up a small towel and place it inside the hat. Reshape the bill, if applicable. Then, place the hat near a fan or open window so it gets as much air flow as possible. Let it dry fully before wearing it again, which could take up to 24 hours. Avoid letting the hat dry in direct sunlight, which could fade the color. Don't dry the hat in the clothes dryer either, which may shrink or damage the hat.
Summary:
Find out if the fabric is colorfast. Fill a bucket with warm water and 1UStbsp (15ml) of laundry detergent. Spray a stain treatment product on the hat to loosen sweat and grime. Let the hat soak in the soapy water for up to 4 hours. Rinse the hat thoroughly with cold water. Stuff the hat with a towel and allow it to air dry.