Re: hennaeing paper?

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Posted by Darlahood on April 18, 2001 at 12:15:53:

In reply to: hennaeing paper? posted by lisa on April 18, 2001 at 12:14:45:

I don't think henna would work very well on paper for the simple fact
that the acidity of the paste would have a damaging effect to the
paper. Even if the paper was really thick I can envision the paste
soaking through and causing the image to bleed, and indefinitely to
rot away.

Henna on bare (natural, unprimed) canvas might work if the canvas is
nice and thick and properly treated afterward with a matte medium to
protect it. Use a paste made with just rainwater or rosewater and
nothing heavily acidic as this WILL cause damage. I would let the
painting sit for a week so everything gets either absorbed or
evaporated before applying a finishing coat.

I guess I should try this, I mean I've got all these art supplies at
home, might as well use 'em, I've been so lazy lately!!

Starlight Mehndi Studios

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: I don't think henna would work very well on paper for the simple fact : that the acidity of the paste would have a damaging effect to the : paper. Even if the paper was really thick I can envision the paste : soaking through and causing the image to bleed, and indefinitely to : rot away. : : Henna on bare (natural, unprimed) canvas might work if the canvas is : nice and thick and properly treated afterward with a matte medium to : protect it. Use a paste made with just rainwater or rosewater and : nothing heavily acidic as this WILL cause damage. I would let the : painting sit for a week so everything gets either absorbed or : evaporated before applying a finishing coat. : : I guess I should try this, I mean I've got all these art supplies at : home, might as well use 'em, I've been so lazy lately!!
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