Teach Yourself Henna Tattoo

Create beautiful henna tattoos at home! Color your world with the fabulous art of henna tattoo with this book of patterns and instructions for the body and home décor objects! Learn how to combine the 5 basic henna shapes into a variety of beautiful, Mehndi designs. Regardless of your skill level, you will find author Brenda Abdoyan's advice accessible and inspiring. From do-it-yourself henna basics, such as mixing and applying henna paste, to complex designs, this book contains everything you will need to start creating DIY henna art. Mehndi, the Arabic word for henna, is a traditional Middle Eastern art form used in ceremonies, such as weddings. While there are many regional styles of henna (or Mehndi) this book focuses on the Middle Eastern style. This style is characterized by its use of beautiful floral patterns. Brenda Abdoydan adds her own twist to the style, though, which she calls "Bajidoo." After three years of experimentation, Brenda Abdoyan created her own henna paste recipe. Here, she shares it with those who want to learn how to do henna tattoos at home. This book includes a recipe list and mixing instructions with additional instructions in case you need to modify the recipe.