Thursday, February 14, 2008

The Henna Cone - Easy to use - Fine Lines - No hand cramps.


I was browsing to see see what sorts of henna kits are available for sale now (and of course to see where my page was in the engines) and I notice alot of kits offer the jaquard squeeze bottle, and some offer different tips.

I still use the plastic cone for henna, and the the cellophane cone for gilding. I make my own cones these days using 1 mil. plastic & a heat sealer. This way I can make the cone as wide or narrow as I prefer... and I know the seal will last. This method does create a seamed edge, but when filled with henna, twisted shut & sealed with a rubber band, I just turn the cone so that the seamed edge faces away from my client. The closeup photo below shows this.

I like it that I can roll the rubber band down the cone as I run low on henna. This helps me keep an even pressure on the paste, draw faster, cleaner lines and best of all... no hand cramps!

An extra advantage is that if I make too many cones, or just have a bit of great paste left over, I can wrap the henna cone in plastic wrap, tuck it into a freezer bag, freeze it, and then have henna for that "Oh I just need a quick design" moment that seems to happen in the summer.

Currently I offer two cones in each of my Artists Henna Kits. The cones are washable and reusable. I cut a very littel bit off the tip of one cone for finest lines, and cut more off the second cone to have the broad tip for tribal patterns & bold henna tattoo.

If you would like to see more photos of a henna artist at work.. visit this slide show from a Saturday at the Midnight Sun.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Some New Henna Pattern Books

Here is a lovely new widget from Amazon.com! It's a self starting slide show of books you might enjoy. If you place your mouse over an image.. you get more information. Click to buy. Enjoy!

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Henna Table & Henna Tent for Summer Fun

Well.. I can't wait for warm weather! I miss Saturday afternoons at Midnight Sun & all the wonderful festivals in Jacksonville,Florida.

Click RIGHT HERE for a little slide show of my henna tent set up. You can see all kinds of incense, henna powders & kits, wonderful little gift bags and other jewels we sell when vending out.

If you would like Spirit Vision Henna at your North East Florida festival, Art Walk or Artists Weekend, just give us a call at (904) 993-7466.

Monday, November 19, 2007

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Monday, October 8, 2007

Amys's Henna Tattoo

Here is an original henna tattoo pattern based on traditional concepts of course! Amy & I were sititng lake side on a breezy morning when we did this art. I tried to create a pattern that fit here hand, her mood, and the day.

We were able to take this photo of the henna paste still on the skin. Her hand is resting in an old orchard bird bath! I really like this photo.

Of course we are now drawing to the close of henna season here, although if you call ahead & make an appointment, we can still do great art!

Friday, September 28, 2007

Bua bula Arts Aboriginal Corporation

Greetings All,

After watching "Ten Canoes" I was browsing around to see what I could find.. and found this great link (click the title)!

For great inspiration!!!!

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Help to Complete the Vision!

Thanks so much to all who visited Midnight Sun & made donations for henna tattoo. Your support of my art helped make it possible for me to support this great project. May all beings benefit.