How to learn henna inscription

henna

Henna is a plant taken from a tree of the same name, and the regions that are considered home to this plant are the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa. Henna powder is made by drying and grinding the leaves of the henna plant, and it is commonly used on happy occasions such as weddings and festivals. Engraving the hands and feet with henna for decoration is considered a tradition that has been passed down for centuries. The article will mention the methods of preparing henna for engraving and the steps for engraving it.

Henna Patterns

Henna inscription leaves traces on the skin and is orange to dark maroon in color. The color of the inscription fades within one to two weeks. Henna inscription can be learned by following the following steps:

• Ingredients:
  • A quarter cup of henna powder.
  • A quarter cup of lemon juice, and additional lemon juice, making sure to filter it from the pulp and seeds.
  • A quarter cup of oil.
  • Plastic cone.
  • Elastic band.
  • Hair fixative spray (in English: Spray Gel).
  • Hair Dryer.
  • A piece of cloth or gauze.
  • Moisturizing lip wax, olive oil, or coconut oil.
• Steps to learn henna engraving:
  • Choose the desired design to engrave, and you can search for various forms of designs on the Internet.
  • Prepare henna paste by mixing henna powder, which has been sifted through a strainer to get rid of any impurities, with a quarter cup of lemon in a bowl. To obtain a paste that resembles mashed potatoes.
  • Cover the henna bowl with plastic wrap, and leave it for 24 hours at room temperature. The dye will separate in the form of a layer on top of the mixture as it matures.
  • Remove the separated dye with a spoon, then gradually add a quarter teaspoon of lemon juice each time until a yogurt-like paste is obtained.
  • Transfer the henna to the plastic cone, wrap the cone twice to close it, and secure it with a rubber band.
  • Wrap the rubber band down until the henna touches the edge of the cone to ensure its correct distribution inside the cone.
  • Wash the area to be engraved with henna with soap and water.
  • Place the edge of the cone over the skin to begin engraving, and press with your thumb on the top of the cone under the rubber band to remove the henna paste from the edge.
  • Cut the edge of the cone using a nail clipper to enlarge the hole. If the henna paste does not come out easily from the edge, it can be enlarged, taking care not to enlarge the hole too much.
  • Engrave the desired design, and leave the henna to dry. It is recommended that it not be liquid or wet, and also not be so dry that it begins to crack.
  • Spray the pattern with a light layer of hairspray.
  • Leave the spray to dry on the inscription, and to speed up its drying, use a hair dryer.
  • Spray a second layer of hairspray on the pattern, and leave to dry.
  • Wrap the inscription in gauze, and leave it for 12 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the gauze from the inscription and paint it with a light layer of moisturizing lip wax, olive oil, or coconut oil.
  • Clean the remaining flaky henna flakes with a solution of mild soap and water, and dry them gently with a soft cloth.
  • Apply olive oil to the engraving so that it lasts longer.

Transferred henna inscription

The henna pattern can be copied onto the skin by following the following steps:

• Ingredients:
  • An image of the desired design.
  • Henna paste.
  • Thin wooden stick.
  • a pair of scissors.
  • Sticky tape.
  • Paper bathroom tissue.
  • Plastic food packaging wrap.
• Steps to learn henna inscription:
  • Photograph the desired design, and enlarge the image to obtain the desired size if necessary.
  • Drawing over the outer lines of the design with henna using a thin wooden stick.
  • Leave the henna mixture until it is almost dry.
  • Cut the outer edges of the paper for the design.
  • Place the henna design on the desired area of ​​the skin.
  • Fix the design paper by taping its edges with tape.
  • Wrap the design with paper bathroom tissue, then with plastic food wrap.
  • Leave the inscription all night.

Henna engraving by drawing

This method depends on drawing your own design or choosing one of the designs available on the Internet. It is:

• Ingredients:
  • Two bags of black tea.
  • a glass of water.
  • Two tablespoons of henna powder.
  • Plastic bag.
  • A small plastic container containing a cap with a pointed tip.
  • White paper.
  • pencil.
  • Ballpoint pen.
  • Transparent deodorant.
• Steps to learn henna inscription:
  • Searching for a design using the Internet for pattern shapes, which are usually based on flowers, stars, and other shapes that are drawn in a flow and repetitive patterns.
  • Start making the design by printing the hand on a white sheet of paper and drawing it with a pencil. To get a clear picture of how the pattern is designed.
  • Draw the center of the inscription on the middle of the palm of the hand. It may be in the shape of a star, a flower, or other shapes. From it emerge multiple shapes that reach the fingers, and are usually elongated with repeating patterns of plant leaves and other things.
  • Prepare henna paste.
  • Boil a cup of water, and add black tea bags to it.
  • Remove the tea bags and leave the liquid to cool.
  • Put 3-4 tablespoons of black tea in a plastic bag.
  • Add two tablespoons of henna powder.
  • Mix the ingredients inside the bag well until there are no clumps, so that the consistency of the mixture is similar to cake batter.
  • Cut the edge of the plastic bag to remove the henna mixture from it and transfer it to the plastic box used for engraving. Test it on a sheet of paper to determine the smoothness of the mixture.
  • Redraw the design with a ball-point pen, then use an eraser to remove traces of what was previously drawn with the pencil.
  • Print the design on the hand that you want to engrave on, by smearing it with deodorant, then placing the design paper on the hand and keeping it steady for 5 seconds. Thus, the design is ready to begin engraving with henna on it. Leave the engraving for 2-5 hours before washing it.

Tips for dark henna designs

There are several tips to get a dark pattern and maintain it for a longer period, including:

• Clean the skin before starting to engrave it so that it absorbs the henna well.
• Leave the henna on for 10-12 hours or overnight.
• Make a mixture by adding sugar and several drops of lemon to the boiling water, and put a little of the mixture on the engraving after it dries without excessive amounts.
• Place a few cloves in a frying pan, heat it, and expose the carving to the rising smoke.
• Remove the henna with a spoon or butter knife, and do not use soap or scrub your hands, in addition to not putting water on the inscription for a few hours.