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Henna Powder Milled and Fine-Sifted for Body Art
Henna powder is made by drying, milling and sifting the leaves of the henna plant. Powder for body art is usually sifted finer than powder for hair. Kept well sealed, it stores for years.
The picture: henna powder (public domain).
Beginner
2 hours
Instructions
1
1
Mill the leaves
Mill the leaves
Pick stems out of the dried leaves. Crush them in the mortar, then grind them on the grinding stone to a powder. Wear a dust mask.
Materials for this step:
Dried Henna Leaves500 gTools needed:
Mortar and Pestle
Grinding Stone
Balance Scale
Dust Mask2
2
Sift fine
Sift fine
Sift through a sieve, regrind what stays on top, then sift everything through a fine sieve. For body art, sift a second time through the fine sieve.
Tools needed:
Sieve
Fine Sieve
BowlGrinding StoneDust Mask3
3
Seal
Seal
Weigh the fine powder and pack it in an airtight container.
Tools needed:
Balance Scale
Airtight Storage Containers4
4
Your sifting
Your sifting
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Materials
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