You will need the following items ready. Fresh Henna Powder, Bottled or Fresh Lemon Juice, Plaastic Bowl, Measuring spoons, Sugar, Optional Essential Oils, Plastic bag and Applicator bottle or Cone.

This recipe is for about 20-25 grams of henna powder and will make about e ounces of paste. If takes about 24 hours to prepare the Henna for application. Pour the Henna into the bowl and add the lemon Juice a teaspoon at a time mixing well so that no lumps remain. You should reach the desired consistency of a creamy yoghurt. If too much lemon juice is used the paste will be runny and the designs will bleed. If the paste is too thick it will be difficult to squeeze out of the applicator. Cover the mix with the plastic bag and let it remain undisturbed in a warm place overnight. In the morning add one teaspoon of sugar which will help the paste to stick to the skin if used for tattooing. At this point you can add essential oils if desired. When you are happy with the consistency fill your applicators and use.