Re: Terped Recipe. help!
Posted by Maureen on August 14, 2001 at 06:54:37:
In reply to: Terped Recipe. help! posted by Eskimomo on August 14, 2001 at 05:35:14:
Hi Lisa,To some extent the recipe will depend on the henna you are using.
But this is my recipe with Jamila (which is the only henna powder I
have used so far except for the Gambian henna powder that stained
quickly and and gave deep stains. Also it depends on where you
intend to apply it. With 5 to 7 teaspoons of Jamila powder I mix 3
teaspoons of sugar and enough lemon juice to mix the paste thoroughly
but have it remain thick. After sitting for a while...really an
important part mix in eo (I use cajeput)...between 15 to 25 drops.
Until mix is smooth with no lumps and stringy. For best results the
mix should sit prior to mixing the cajeput for 12 to 24 hours. It
does make a difference. However, letting it sit less time and adding
the cajeput will should get you a decent stain that will be orange
when paste is removed and then darken over time. It appears that the
time factor is crucial. You will probably not get the really dark
stains immediately when paste is removed. The 12 hour paste will go
to a deep shade on the back of the hand in one day and darker the
second. The paste that has rested for 24 hours results in a deep
bright orange immediately when paste is removed and then will darken
to a deep red burgandy on the palm. At least that is my Jamila did
on me. Michelle at Exotic Henna does not always use the terps and
gets equally great results that are more reddish brown. Hope this is
helpful and complete. I am again operating on no sleep for 48 hours
but think I included everything. What henna powder are you using.
Knowing this might get you some information from someone using a
successful recipe with the same henna powder
Maureen
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