March 16, 2007
How do I mix & apply the mehndi paste?
Mixing of mehndi / heena paste:
Make some very dark hot tea or coffee and add it to the powder until the mixture is slightly runnier than the consistency of toothpaste (this may take some experimenting). Mix in a tiny bit of oil (clove oil is a good choice, but any will do). You will find as many recipes as there are people out there. There is no one right way; if something works for you, use it.
Application of mehendi paste:
Use your imagination. I have used toothpicks, knitting needles, and paintbrushes. My favourite tool is a plastic craft bottle with a metal dispensing tip. I also like the premixed tubes that come with an applicator tip. Many of the websites on the links page provide directions on how to make your own homemade henna cones (the implement of choice of most Indian mehndi artists).
Popularity: 4% [?]
Spread the word
del.icio.us Digg Furl Reddit Ask Google Netscape Technorati Yahoo! Help
Leave a comment