How to Make a Henna Cone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your materials.

   All you need is a Mylar or cellophane sheet, tape, and scissors.
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   Step 2: Cut a 12”x12” (30.5 x 30.5 cm) square from a Mylar gift wrap sheet or a cellophane sheet.

   A plastic zippered freezer bag will also work, but not as well.
   
   Note that you should cut a smaller square for a smaller-sized cone and a larger square for a larger cone. ,, If you are left handed, face the right angle towards the left side. , Reverse these instructions if you are left handed. ,,, Approximately 3" (7.5 cm) of tape is sufficient.
   
   You can also place a small 1" (2.5 cm) length of tape on the inside layers of the cone to secure them. , The opening should be no larger than a pinhole.
   
   It is best to begin with a finer hole and then adjust it according to your needs. , Be sure to roll down the back end (opening end) of the cone and tape it securely before using it.
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   Step 3: Cut the square diagonally

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   Step 4: forming 2 triangles.

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   Step 5: If you are right handed

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   Step 6: point the right angle (90 degrees) corner towards your right side and place your left finger in the center of the long side.

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   Step 7: With your right hand

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   Step 8: grasp the corner closest to you and pull it towards your right

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   Step 9: keeping your left finger in the center of the long side.

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    Step 10: Start rolling the triangle into a cone shape forming a tip at the position of the left finger.

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    Step 11: Adjust the cone by pulling the outside layer to make it the desired width and the tip the desired opening size.

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    Step 12: Tape the exposed seam from the outside of the cone.

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    Step 13: If the opening at the tip is closed or too small

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    Step 14: snip a small opening at the tip to allow smooth flow of the henna paste.

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    Step 15: Pour in your henna paste and start designing.

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