Fresh mehndi is always advisable to use for the cone, as it will give u good color without much efforts.If mehndi color is fedded, that means if it is more like a brownish then dark green.Filter this powder with a nylon clothe or even the tea striner will work. For 2 cones u will need 50grams of strained mehndi powder. | |||
Add Water »» | |||
To get a good color and for a longer period, boil 1 cup of water, add � tea spoon of tea powder(Indian tea), then add � tea spoon sugar,stir it and then filter. The add this water to the mehndi powder as required.Also add 6-7 drops of eucalyptus oil.The consistancy of this paste should be as thick as hurshes chocolate cerup. Stir it till u do not see any lumps(for 10-15 minutes) Put it in the cone when u need apply it on the hands. You can preserve this paste in the freeze but not the cone | |||
Make a Cone.... »» | |||
Take a thick plastic cover or use any thick freezer bag - cut it into shape of rectange 7" X 4". Twist one corner of the cover to make a cone. Tighten the tip to make tiny hole. Hold the tip and fill the paste and tie the broader end tightly with a thread. You also get readymade cones from the market. | |||
Let imagination fly... »» | |||
Now have fun. What ever you draw is beautiful and is a master piece in its own. | |||
Remember.... »» | |||
You should leave the mehendi to dry on your skin and keep it on for as long as possible (4 to 6 hours if possible - you may go to bed also with it). Scrape it after that. The color will become deeper if you leave it untouched by water for another 4 to 6 hours. A deep color may last upto two weeks. The coloration varies from person to person. | |||