If you need to open the tip of your cone larger, use a razor blade and a hard surface to make a clean cut.
Fingernail clippers are also great for clipping the tip of the cone!

If you have the top rolled down tight, your thumb pressure will be very gentle.  If your henna is perfectly sifted and strained, it will flow out  easily.  As you use up henna, you'll have to squeeze harder.  Stop and put in more henna, or roll the top down so the henna is under pressure and flows easily again.

Some people prefer short, wide cones.  Others prefer long, thin cones.  Different people have different ways of taping up their cones.  Get some mylar and start trying things out, find out what works best for you!

Want to watch a cone-rolling video?  Go Here!

Flavia has a slightly different way of making cones!  See how Flavia makes cones at Henna Caravan.  

Want to try some mylar and cellophane?

Want 100 precut mylar and cellowrap trianges?

How do Henna Page Artists use mylar and cellophane cones?

Jewel: "I make my cones with cellophane wrap, with an opening about the size of a pin."

Flavia: "Jessica  uses tiny rubber bands on the cones and slips them down to keep the pressure tight as the henna gets emptied. We all have our  little differences with tape, our methods and secrets!"

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