1. Emily, Cassie, Bailee, Taylor
The Art Of Henna
Emily, Cassie, Bailee, Taylor

2. Goal
The challenge that drove our work is learning how to use henna tools to create elaborate and long- lasting henna tattoos.

3. Learning/Research Process
We researched the history and cultural significance of henna
Elaborate henna tattoos take lots of concentration and precise lines/hand movements. We had to research techniques.
It was important to learn how to manipulate the henna to fit the design you’re trying to create through your hands and the use of tools. We researched designs and patterns common in the henna tradition.
After trying and learning the process, we would definitely do this project again.

4. Materials Materials used were: Henna powder Eucalyptus oil
Citrus/sugar solution
Applicator bottle
Straight pin
Wooden mixing stick
Cotton balls 
Cotton swabs 
Toothpick for editing the design

5. Steps Pour water into the henna powder bottle up to the line.
Mix with wooden mixing stick.
Pour Eucalyptus oil into the mix
Mix thoroughly for five minutes.
Apply henna to skin.
Let henna dry on skin. (10 to 15 minutes)
Lightly apply citrus/sugar solution to dry henna. This will create a darker and longer lasting color.
Leave henna on skin as long as possible, or until dry again
Remove the henna with a cotton ball and vegetable oil.

6. Product

7. Time/Resources Doing the final tattoos took about two hours total.
We looked to Google for inspiration on designs.

8. Difficulties Difficulties in this project would be:
Learning to make smooth and even lines
Keeping the designs proportional
We addressed these difficulties by tracing the design beforehand and using a steady hand while applying.
Doing this again, we probably would have used a smaller application tip.

9. Evaluation
Overall, we can agree that we were successful at the end of this project, although our designs were small.
We chose to measure our success by the amount of effort put in as beginners at henna, our reactions to failure, and looking at the end result.