Re: cracking

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Posted by Nick on August 10, 2001 at 17:31:20:

In reply to: Re: cracking posted by Noli on August 10, 2001 at 17:18:50:

Noli is right-- just wanted to add one thing.
Make sure yuo add enough sugar. I use about 1 tsp. to every 2 tbs. of
henna powder. In the humid weather we have had lately, my henna
hasn't even been completely dry when i remove it, which i think
benefits the stain.

: try adding some sugar and honey to ur paste!
: It will help to keep the paste well together!
:
:
: : Ok, got some good stuff, laid down some good designs ( I think
: : anyway) but....how the hell do I stop the paste cracking after
: about
: : 15 minutes. I have made a sugar/lemon syrup and this only seems
to
: : keep the paste moist but doesn't prevent the cracks, even on non
: : moving parts of the body. Any sugesstions welcome, although I am
: not
: : keen on the new skin idea.
: : Cheers

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: Noli is right-- just wanted to add one thing. : Make sure yuo add enough sugar. I use about 1 tsp. to every 2 tbs. of : henna powder. In the humid weather we have had lately, my henna : hasn't even been completely dry when i remove it, which i think : benefits the stain. : : : try adding some sugar and honey to ur paste! : : It will help to keep the paste well together! : : : : : : : Ok, got some good stuff, laid down some good designs ( I think : : : anyway) but....how the hell do I stop the paste cracking after : : about : : : 15 minutes. I have made a sugar/lemon syrup and this only seems : to : : : keep the paste moist but doesn't prevent the cracks, even on non : : : moving parts of the body. Any sugesstions welcome, although I am : : not : : : keen on the new skin idea. : : : Cheers
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