How To: Make fun hot dog shapes and an octopus with a knife

These hot dog cutting projects are the perfect "crafts" to practice on a rainy day. From making spiny hot dog balls to an octopus with funny curled tentacles, these hot dog projects are a delight to make and to eat, since you'll be deep frying them.

Once you've honed your hot dog knife skills, make a batch of these odd shapes for your friends at your next gettogether.

Sure, you could always buy special tools to convert your everyday hot dog into a whimsical cephalopod, and undoubtedly, it's an item you'd use every day. But why pay $16 for something you can do for free?