How to Make Henna Ink for Tattoos

Henna is one of the oldest forms of ink that is not only used to create temporary ink markings on the body and the first form of body art, but has also been used in popular hair dyes that contain all natural ingredients and therefore can help the individual to avoid exposure to the chemicals that are found in tattoo ink, as well as in hair dye. There are many cultural groups which make use of Henna ink to create body art, symbolizing important times in the life of an individual, such as a birth or a wedding. Although there are many times when henna is purchased prepared to be applied to the skin, the concoction can be simple to make with the right ingredients – here is everything that you need to know about making Henna:

Henna powder is used as the main ingredient which is used to create the dye that will be used to create the body art on the skin. This ingredient is available at natural food stores, art stores as well as many cultural shops. There are many internet websites which sell henna, in the form of powder.

Once the henna powder has been obtained, there are a variety of other ingredients that can be used to form a paste that can be applied to the skin. Using a small container that can be re-sealed, the individual that is going to complete the tattoo can add a couple of spoonfuls to the bowl, of the henna powder. Next, a small amount of lemon juice should be stirred into the lemon juice to make a mushy consistency.

After the paste has been created, it is important to leave the henna so the color can develop, as the color does not develop immediately. This can take up to twelve hours and the henna is ready when it has turned a deep brown color. Be sure to seal the container while the color is developing for the best results. After the color has developed, it may be necessary to add additional lemon juice to find the right texture.