How do I start learning Mehndi?

Start with flowers, vines, and other simple designs while you learn. Stick to basic shapes without a ton of details. Vines and flowers are some of the easiest shapes to draw freehand, but draw other shapes to expand your art. Leave out all the inner lines and tiny details you see mehndi pros doing.

How can I improve my Mehndi skills?

Six things you can do to improve your henna art skills:

1. Use good henna paste. Make sure you have good paste.
2. Figure out what type of cone you like. Some people like a short fat cone, others prefer a long thin cone.
3. Practice the basics.
4. Copy henna designs.
5. Find people to learn from.
6. Develop your own style.

How can I become a mehndi artist?

There are no formal qualifications or courses to help you become a mehndi artist, so it is best to learn from someone who already has the skills and knowledge. Once you understand how to make mehndi paste and how to apply it, you should practice to master the application techniques and different mehndi patterns.

How can I make mehndi at home?

1. Step 1: Measure the Henna.. Use a disposable container or a container which you no longer use.
2. Step 2: Add Sugar and Oils.. Add 2 teaspoons of sugar in to container.
3. Step 3: Mixing..
4. Step 4: Consistency..
5. Step 5: Leave for Dye Release..
6. Step 6: Paste Test..
7. Step 7: Strain and Cone..

How can I become a Mehandi artist?

Learn to draw basic Indian or Arabic motifs – Try on paper first and then on the skin. Explore both traditional and contemporary designs. Experiment with fillers – Use your creativity here or start by following design manuals. Fillers add intricacy as well as volume to your mehndi designs.

How to learn Mehndi design?

Practice Simple Mehndi Designs: You should always first start with simple and small mehndi design whether you draw small flowers, veils designs, names, and any other simple and small design that you think is easy to draw. You need to practice a lot and after enough practice, go for intricate designs.

What lessons did you learn during lockdown in India?

In India, we had around three months of total lockdown and now when everything is getting back to new normal, I’m reminiscing the period of my life that left so much to learn and grow. 1. Live in now This is so far the biggest lesson learned during the lockdown period.

What has This lockdown period taught you?

This lockdown period taught me that the past is gone, we cannot change it and the future lay uncertain right in front of our eyes, this very moment is all that we have. There is joy and peace in being mindfully aware of the moment, of the things happening within us.

How has life changed during this Lockdown?

During this lockdown, life suddenly took a new shift and it was no more a race. People eventually were stressing more on being productive initially but the concept of rest was so much more highlighted. We were all facing a super difficult time and some days it was enough that we survived.