Gilding and Gems: Tulips of Topkapi
These patterns are adapted from "Tulips of Topkapi" by Alex Morgan, published by TapDancing Lizard.
This book is designed for jeweled, gilded henna work!

Tulip Back

Gilding and Gems add drama and glamor to a henna application.

Tulips of Topkapi

These pieces were gemmed, then gilded with gold, sapphire and silver gilding paste made with spiking gel and Ben Nye Lumiere powder. 

"Tulips of Topkapi" by Alex Morgan,
 is published by TapDancing Lizard.
Tulips of Topkapi

You can learn to make your own gilding paste at  http://www.hennapage.com/henna/how/gilding/gildingpastesmake.html

Mehandi.com is a reliable online supplier for ready-made gilding paste.

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