Mendhi Tattoos

Temporary tattoos to celebrate your inner goddess.

A traditional Indian art form, Mendhis are made from a natural dye called henna, and they wash off gradually in about two weeks. They are very simple to create at home and a lot of fun to do with a few friends. A simple stop at your local health food store is all it takes and you too can be a walking art form -- for just a couple of minutes and a few bucks.

Here's what you do:

Mix water with the tattoo henna until it reaches the consistency of icing. Fill the pastry bag with the mixture and attach a decorator's icing tip to the end. Squeeze the bag from the top and practice decorating on a piece of paper first. Get tattoo stencil designs and more ideas at Tattoo-me.com or The Henna Page.

You'll need:

Tattoo henna (not hair henna)
disposable pastry bag
icing tips

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Do-It-Yourself Tips:

Try out your concoctions on an inconspicuous place like your forearm before you go slathering it all your body and have fun!
Use recipes with perishable food items such as eggs and veggies immediately or store in an airtight container up to one week in the frig.
Vodka, witch hazel, vinegar and lemon juice are natural preservatives and help extend the life of a DIY mixture.
Sugar and salt scrubs generally keep for a couple months as long as the container has a tight seal.
Store aromatherapy massage oils in a dark, well-sealed glass container for up to 6 months.
For gifts, consider separating the dry ingredients from the liquid and giving the recipient directions on how to mix them in one-use increments.