Syringe update

Posted by Kenzi on January 11, 2000 at 19:39:59:

Today I sat down with henna and syringe to try some designs so I could
report back to you all here.

In a word: practice.

It was tough but I think it is possible to master this thing. When
the henna flows it flows quickly so that lines usually start with a
big blob (you can always wipe this off), but I am able to control it a
little better so that the lines are straight and not squiggly. When
the henna doesn't flow, it's a bit tough to get it going again. I
think that the problem might be solved with a more professional
syringe. This glue syringe is kind of flimsy and the plunger bends
when you try to push it in. And the rubber stopper on the plunger
sticks to the side of the syringe and then suddenly unsticks giving
you a torrent of henna.

The needle is a great size, gives a nice fine line. It's a standard
needle without the point so you can fit it on a regular and possibly
higher quality syringe. When everything is working optimally you can
throw down nice long straight lines really quickly. I did some
spirals and other various designs which were a little more tricky
given the all or nothing nature of the henna flow. This might improve
with a better syringe.

Give it a try and let us know what you discover for yourself.

Follow-ups:

• Re: Syringe update Eliz. 19:29:57 1/12/00 (3)
  • Re: Syringe update Kenzi 23:01:24 1/12/00 (2)
    • Ah - different style! Eliz. 15:14:14 1/15/00 (0)
    • Re: Syringe update, Siriusly? Catherine Cartwright Jones 00:11:28 1/13/00 (0)
• My experience with the syringe Carrie 03:56:42 1/12/00 (0)
• Re: syringes Natasha Papousek 20:37:57 1/11/00 (1)
  • Re: syringes Kenzi 23:23:14 1/11/00 (0)