Henna drawings for children

Recently, the drawing technique called "Mehendi" has become increasingly popular. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that in the process of its application, special henna is used. With its help, you can create the most unusual and original patterns on your hand. Henna drawing is especially popular among children.

Mehendi technique has a rather interesting and ancient history. Previously, drawing with henna was not considered one of the methods of decorating the body. The technique was part of the ritual and was most often used on the territory of the Arab world and Ancient Egypt.

The culture of painting the body with henna is considered an art.

Currently, the technique is in demand in many countries of the world. Both adults and children managed to fall in love with her. Basically, young girls turn to henna painting. Mehendi is the most painless and optimal option that will help decorate the body with interesting and unique patterns.

The main features of this technique include:

• henna is a safe natural composition;
• in the process, you can create three-dimensional drawings;
• mehendi is suitable for both women and men.

The main feature of the painting is that it can be used to replace an equally popular procedure - a tattoo.Young people tend to decorate their body with a large number of patterns and various images, but it often happens that after a while they stop liking the chosen pattern, and it is almost impossible to remove it from the skin.

Before you start painting, you need to choose the right materials for the job. Keep in mind that the compositions that you are going to use for this process must be of high quality and safe for the baby's skin.

When purchasing henna, pay attention to its freshness. If you buy dry material, do not forget that only cold places are suitable for its storage. Otherwise, the composition will lose its qualities after a short time.

The next important point is the shade of henna. An interesting fact is that a plant from certain regions produces completely different colors during operation. If you use African henna for painting, then get ready for the fact that the drawing will have a pronounced red tint. In addition, the composition has a viscosity, which is why it is most often used for applying fine lines.

To obtain a deep red tint, it is recommended to use Persian henna. The composition also has viscosity, but it can be used to draw a variety of elements.

Basically, this type is most often used by modern masters.

Many experts argue that the resulting shade depends on the characteristics of human skin. In this case, the variety plays an unimportant role.

The most significant point is the quality of the composition.If you are working with a child's skin, henna should be as safe as possible. In general, good powders lend themselves to careful processing and this can be seen during the acquisition process. The material is sifted several times and therefore there are no motes in it. If you use cheap henna, then get ready for the fact that you will have to process it yourself.

So now you can start painting. The child's skin must be treated with a sponge and soap. After that, you need to choose a pattern and a suitable place for its application. In this case, it all depends on the preferences of the child himself.

If you are in the early stages of learning this technique, it is best to use a stencil to work with. The drawing can be printed on paper and transferred to another material using tracing paper. All unnecessary parts must be carefully removed with scissors.

The prepared template must be applied to the selected area of ​​the skin. Empty areas on the arm must be covered with paste. Do not be afraid to apply thick layers, as the brightness of the resulting pattern depends on this.

After that, the template must be carefully removed, the contours left to dry completely. The optimal time is 1 hour. To make the pattern better fixed and brighter, you can cover the treated area with cling film.

Particular attention should be paid to the fact that masters use a special paste for convenient and quick drawing. The composition for children is practically the same as that used for painting the skin of an adult. The main difference is the absence of essential oils. This is due to the fact that such components negatively affect the skin of the baby.

Acquired henna must be mixed with lemon juice (2 pcs.) And sugar (1 tsp). Having combined all the components, you need to turn them into a homogeneous gruel. The composition is made in a bowl, which is covered with cellophane (you can use cling film). Put the paste in a warm place for 12 hours. After this time, sugar must be added to the base.

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Particular attention should be paid to the choice of drawing for boys with henna. It is known that children are quite picky in such matters, and therefore, in the process of preparing a sketch, you should directly consult with the child. For boys, you can choose images with your favorite movie or game characters. Often, the guys turn to certain feats and situations that their character faced. Drawing such an image takes a rather long period, but the end result exceeds all expectations.

If the boy is fond of pirate themes, you can draw the symbolism of the sea robbers. Such small images are easily and quickly applied to the skin. Even the simplest symbols will look interesting on the hand and emphasize the brave spirit of the little pirate.

Wolf, tiger, cheetah - all these inhabitants of the wild are the embodiment of strength and dexterity. If you have not previously worked with similar drawings, you can use a ready-made sketch for application. Pay special attention to the size of the image. It is much easier to work with volumetric options than with small details.

If you did not have time to choose a suitable drawing for a boy, you can create it yourself. Ask your child about what character in the movie or game he likes. The finished image can be supplemented with various elements, the process itself will not take much time.

Girls especially like the mehendi technique, and in this case, age does not matter. Even the smallest fashionistas do not mind decorating their pen with a beautiful pattern. Drawings with flowers are especially popular among children. Light but beautiful patterns perfectly emphasize all the tenderness and young age of the girl. But in this case, it is important to choose the right image so that the drawing does not look vulgar.

Basically, children's images have simple forms, but do not lose their beauty and originality. A good option for decorating a girl's hand will be geometric patterns. It is worth noting that such images are quite easy to apply and therefore they are often used by novice masters.

Pay special attention to style when decorating for a girl. The most popular is the Arabic direction. Its main feature is the presence of a large number of floral elements. That is why most girls choose just such drawings.

African style is often used to decorate the arms and legs. But for little girls, such motives are not always appropriate. It is recommended to choose simple images that look neat on the child's arm or leg.

Images for girls are presented in a fairly wide range. It is not necessary to use the ready-made version.You can take a symbol or pattern as a basis and apply it with a paste to the skin. Thanks to this, the process will take a minimum amount of time.