Monday, April 11, 2011
Henna Book Haul: Indian Motifs by Asha Savla!
My book that I ordered from Henna Sooq, Indian Motifs by Asha Savla arrived today! It has about 28 pages of lovely henna motifs that you can create multiple variations of your choice. The book has plenty of ideas for fillers, peacocks, paisleys and other unique motif designs. The book retails for $19.95 and I have not found it for anything cheaper, unless you buy it directly from India or have someone that can send it for you. I will plan on doing a design from it sometime soon.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
How to Series: Make your own Henna Paste 101 Basics
It is essential for any henna artist to know to make their own henna paste. There are several suppliers online that will make the henna paste for you, but it tends to get expensive in the longer run. You will find a few good resources on YouTube that provide you with step by step instructions on how to do this and I will include links to those below this post. So, lets get started.
Making your own henna paste involves the following 7 basic steps:
1) Selecting the best quality, freshest grade, pre-sifted Henna powder
2) Adding a high quality acidic liquid (most commonly used: fresh lime or lemon juice)
3) Adding a sacchride of your choice to the mixture to help the henna silky smooth (most commonly used: sugar or honey). If you like to know more henna and sugar, visit the Henna Page Encylopedia of Henna
4) Allowing the mixture sit for at least 12 hours
5) Terping the mixture by adding your choice of essential oils
6) Allowing the mixture to sit for another 6-8 hours
7) Testing the paste for consistency & color quality
Resources on YouTube:
Henna Sooq: Secret Paste Recipe
Ayshaz Henna: How to mix Henna Paste with Lemon Juice
Milwaukee Henna Tips:
1) Mixing bowls & storage: I like to use a sturdy glass mixing bowl when mixing my paste so that I can see when the mixture is changing its color. We also advise that you keep your henna mixing bowls clearly labeled and away from your regular cookware to avoid having to accidentally using them for other purposes!
2) Henna Powder Storage: Store your henna in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark area to maximize its freshness. I store my henna in a large dollar store plastic container that is clearly labeled.
How do you store your henna powder? Please share your thoughts on the Milwaukee Henna Forum or in the comments area below.
Making your own henna paste involves the following 7 basic steps:
1) Selecting the best quality, freshest grade, pre-sifted Henna powder
2) Adding a high quality acidic liquid (most commonly used: fresh lime or lemon juice)
3) Adding a sacchride of your choice to the mixture to help the henna silky smooth (most commonly used: sugar or honey). If you like to know more henna and sugar, visit the Henna Page Encylopedia of Henna
4) Allowing the mixture sit for at least 12 hours
5) Terping the mixture by adding your choice of essential oils
6) Allowing the mixture to sit for another 6-8 hours
7) Testing the paste for consistency & color quality
Resources on YouTube:
Henna Sooq: Secret Paste Recipe
Ayshaz Henna: How to mix Henna Paste with Lemon Juice
Milwaukee Henna Tips:
1) Mixing bowls & storage: I like to use a sturdy glass mixing bowl when mixing my paste so that I can see when the mixture is changing its color. We also advise that you keep your henna mixing bowls clearly labeled and away from your regular cookware to avoid having to accidentally using them for other purposes!
2) Henna Powder Storage: Store your henna in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark area to maximize its freshness. I store my henna in a large dollar store plastic container that is clearly labeled.
How do you store your henna powder? Please share your thoughts on the Milwaukee Henna Forum or in the comments area below.
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