Varieties of templates for painting with henna, which one is better to choose. DIY methods of making stencils for mehendi, how to use them.
Mehendi stencils are blanks with images for drawing with henna, with which even a beginner can master body painting. You can buy them in special salons or make them yourself. The stencil makes the work of the master easier and speeds up the process of applying the pattern.
Types of stencils for mehendi
Pictured is a stencil for mehendi
The art of body painting is gaining popularity among today's youth. Lovers of stylish jewelry try to show their individuality, to attract the attention of others and the opposite sex. Mehendi masters easily depict the most complex patterns on the body, but it is difficult for a person without skills to do this.
Mehendi stencils for beginners will help to facilitate the work. They are a base with slots for filling with paint. The only thing left for the amateur artist is to fix the sample on the body and paint over the empty space.
You can buy stencils for mehendi in specialized stores, salons, along with ready-made paste or henna powder. Samples are also sold on popular trading platforms on the Internet. Choosing the right one, please note that there are 2 types of ready-made stencils for mehendi drawings.
The first one is made of stencil film. This is a disposable adhesive-backed sheet. It is well attached, flexible, and does not cause discomfort when removed from the skin.
The second is a reusable silicone template. It is glued to the surface of the body without additional devices, flexible, easily takes the desired shape. After applying the pattern to the body, it is washed, dried and reused.
If you are good at drawing, you can make henna stencils yourself from scrap materials. The process is not laborious, but it requires skill and drawing skills. In the absence of those, you can simply print a stencil for mehendi and transfer the image to a denser base.
Important! The stencil material should be elastic and easily conform to the shape of the body.
Which pattern should you choose?
In stores, you can find stencils for drawing henna on the hand or other parts of the body, made of bright materials of various shades. But the attractive color of the sample is just a publicity stunt.
When choosing a model, pay attention to the pattern. These can be arbitrary lines or thematic drawings, original inscriptions or sacred symbols.
Popular are:
- Plant patterns … Flowers, vines, interweaving of stems and leaves are a standard mehendi option for a girl. The image looks feminine and original. Depending on the style, the drawing can be solid (Indian style) or rare (Arabic).
- Birds, animals … Tigers, panthers, cats, elephants, dragons, peacocks - this is not a complete list of fauna representatives that adorn the skin of mehendi lovers. Some of them have a sacred meaning. For example, an elephant in Indian culture means wisdom, generosity. Peacock is a symbol of happiness, prosperity, prosperity.
- Geometric figures … The African mehendi style involves the image of geometric ornaments with triangles, squares, rhombuses, straight lines and corners. Ethnic patterns look stylish in combination with girls' summer outfits, sometimes they replace jewelry on the body.
- Lettering … Arabic letters, hieroglyphs, Indian sacred signs - these stencils for mehendi on the leg or other parts of the body are present in any specialty store. When choosing an inscription or symbolism, ask what it means, so as not to get into a mess.
- Cosmetic theme … The stars, the moon, the sun are the favorite motives of the mehendi masters. These images are easy to draw, simple and not time consuming.
Pay attention to the complexity of the composition. If stencils for henna drawings on the leg and other parts of the body require the application of thin lines, intricate patterns, practice first on simple images, and then gradually complicate the task.
