Re: thick lines
Posted by sashi on February 28, 1998 at 01:32:00:
In Reply to: Re: thick lines posted by Catherine on February 27, 1998 at 17:25:51:
...ya know what? sometimes i have that same problem. and, as i am the
type of person who likes to do things "my way" :) i have found that
for the /really/ fine-line stuff, a needle called a "doll needle"
dipped in henna and then "painted" on with that works great! the doll
needle is huge and not sharp, so no problems with stabbing or
breaking the skin (darning needles work good, as do hat pins and
other rather large needles and such - experiment! just remember to
dull the point if it's sharp! :) also, the "eye" part is great for
corrections of lines when the paste slips and/or spreads a bit.
...i stumbled upon this idea from trial and error. plus, i had read
somewhere that the african mehndi practitoners use a stick, as do
some indian artists. i say: whatever works for you - go for it! but
don't be afraid to experiment! good luck! :)
...i do agree with sifting, tho, no matter the method of
applications. thoze durn clumps just plain suck. :)
...sashi. 8)
: Henna is a desert plant, that when harvested and processed, still
has
*snip-for-bandwidth* :)
: we're happy to answer any questions.....