Re: detailed designs
Posted by Lise Anderson / Andalusia on March 10, 1998 at 16:13:06:
In Reply to: detailed designs posted by Laura on March 09, 1998 at 21:55:04:
I have had tremendous luck using a small,
soft plastic squeeze bottle with a fine metal
tip. The tips are sold as applicators for
fabric painting, and can be purchased at
most large craft stores, i.e. Pat Catan's or
Michaels. I always keep a few spare tips
available during a mehndi session so if a tip
gets clogged I don't have to waste time
clearing it (no matter how much you sift
you still can get tiny clumps). I think most
of what Catherine (below) says is right on,
except that I don't believe you should change
your style for lack of tools. I personally
LOVE doing the very intricate, feathery
indian designs, as well as contemporary
lacy ones, and using a toothpick is just too
time intensive. I get great results from the
method listed above. I think the biggest
compliment I have received on my work is
that indian brides-to-be are hiring me to
do their mehndi. So don't give up!