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1. powder to remove any debris and adding to it a hot mixture
of tea or coffee and mustard oil until it has a mud-like
firmness
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2. After the paste is ready take a plastic cone with a
very fine key-hole at the end. Pour the paste into the
cone and tie the broader end with a rubber band.
3. Make a smooth henna paste by sifting the dry mehndi / henna
4. Hold the cone in the right hand and gently squeeze
the paste on the palm and start making patterns.
5. Keep the palm horizontal and let the patterned-paste
rest on it till dry.
6.Warm it near the fire and leave it on for as long as
it takes to get the stains deeper.
6.When it is almost dry, dab a piece of cotton in sugar
and lemon solution and apply lightly on the designs so
it further darkens to a reddish-brown hue that can last for
weeks.
7.After 2-4 hours wash off the hands with plain water.
apply mehndi
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