Re: colors

Posted by Jeanne on June 24, 1997 at 02:49:10:

In Reply to: colors posted by Marc in the Woods on June 22, 1997 at 22:42:07:

I think that a blue color might be achieved with indigotin, which is a dye derived from the indigo plant as well as the woad plant. I have read that indigo is added to henna mixtures for hair (probably to bring out a blue-black sheen in black hair, but I'm not sure). I haven't heard of it being used in henna paste for skin painting, though. I don't know whether or not it is OK to use indigo dye on skin (indigo is stronger/more intense than woad).

Woad IS used for skin painting-- it is an old Celtic tradition. As it is presently used, it is mixed with lard or something similar to make a very temporary body paint, which easily washes off & doesn't last very long. I have never heard of mixing it with henna, though.

Rowan (Vince), who maintains the Woad Page, might have an answer for you. Many of the people who are interested in woad are also interested in henna. Write to:
rowan@net-link.net

Good Luck,

Jeanne

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