Friday, October 30, 2009
Martha's Shrunken Apple Heads!
How adorable are these little grumpy shrunken heads that Martha has come up with? They are made for a Halloween decorations, but I think they would be awesome for just a fall decor in general.
Tools and Materials
Firm, unbruised apple, preferably Granny
SmithKnifeMarker or pencil1
Cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
Stick or branch
Shrunken Apple Head How-To
1. Peel and core the apple.
2. Using a pencil or marker, draw facial features, including eyes, a nose, and a mouth, on the apple; be sure to draw the features large enough so they won't vanish when the apple shrinks.
3. Using the outlines as your guide, carve the apple to resemble a skull.
4. Combine lemon juice and salt in bowl. Soak the apple for 30 seconds. Pat dry.
5. Set the apple in a warm, dry spot; after several days, the apple will shrink, and the features will distort.
6. Insert a stick or branch into the bottom of the head and place it in a vase.
