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  • Question
    What Colour is pure henna powder?
    Moushami Iyer
    Henna Artist
    Moushami Iyer is a Henna Artist and the Owner of Pastel Zenna, an art store in Chicago featuring Moushami's specialty in blending Zentangles and Henna. With over five years of experience, Moushami specializes in Henna tattoos, Henna-inspired art, woodwork, and offers Henna parties.
    Henna Artist
    Expert Answer
    If you are looking for pure and natural henna powder, buy one that is greenish in color.
  • Question
    Can I use tin foil?
    Community Answer
    No, it is not advisable to do so as it will not work well.
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    How do you seal the cone to make it look like the professional cones you buy from shops?
    Community Answer
    Just use tape. You could glue it as well.
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    If I make a mistake with the angle, will the whole henna cone come out wrong?
    Community Answer
    No, the henna will not come out wrong. Mistakes are fixable.
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    When I use it, the henna keeps coming out the top, even after I taped it. How do I stop this from happening?
    Community Answer
    Try to use some clear cling wrap to cover the top of the henna cone. Use a rubber band to secure it in place.
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    What do we do if the hole is too big?
    Community Answer
    Try it again.
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    I made the cone, filled it and sealed it at the top. The henna won't flow. After lots of pressure, it comes out in blobs. What can I do?
    Community Answer
    This means the cone is filled with air, therefore it comes out in blobs. Make another cone and fill it with the same henna.
  • Question
    Where can I buy cellophane for making henna cones?
    CurtM
    Community Answer
    Check your local craft shop or office supply store. Places like this often sell materials like cellophane in Mylar in rolls, which you can then cut to the exact size you need.
  • Question
    Can I just use paper for this?
    CurtM
    Community Answer
    It could work, put it's not advisable. Paper is textured, unlike cellophane, which is smooth and flexible. Because of this, the henna paste won't flow as easily. It could also saturate the paper and cause it to tear or break down into a soggy mess.
  • Question
    Where do you get the paste from?
    CurtM
    Community Answer
    You can buy premixed henna paste online or from shops that sell henna supplies and accessories. Alternatively, you could try making your own. There are lots of good recipes to be found online. Most call for some combination of henna powder, water, lemon juice, sugar, and essential oils like lavender or tea tree oil.
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