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1/8 cup powdered top grade henna for hand painting

1/8 cup very hot but not boiling water

4-6 drops amber oil or other fragrant but  non-irritating essential oil
(both benzoin and clove oil will tend to darken the  ultimate design;
however, some people are sensitive to these oils)

Mix together the henna, water and oil thoroughly until  have a paste
about the consistency of a good chocolate cake icing.  Then resist the
temptation to use it immediately!! Set it aside for at  least one hour,
stirring it occasionally.

On cold days, wait longer or place the henna in a  plastic bag and
knead it, keeping it warm until a slightly orange  liquid appears
against the dark green paste. Place the henna in a  baggie, small
plastic squeeze bottle, or pastry cone. Oil the skin  first, using
"henna oil" if you can find it, or a small amount of  room-temperature
pure coconut oil or high-grade extra virgin oil. Apply  the henna by
squeezing it out slowly. Make sure the paste stays in  contact with the
skin, with no gaps or bridging.

Let the henna dry, then dab thoroughly with a mixture  of one part
lemon juice, one part sugar, and one part water. Let  dry again, and
then repeat the dabbing process. Ideally, wrap with  gauze bandages and
let stay on for at least twenty-four hours. In reality,  do the best
you can! The longer the henna stays on the skin, the  stronger the
design will be. Its perferable to let the mud fall off  naturally,
instead of washing it off. If your first attempt henna  painting
doesn't work, try again with another brand of henna.  Old henna loses
its potency.
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