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Submitted: December 31, 2009
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Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Shutter Speed:1/200 second
Aperture:F/5.6
Focal Length:33 mm
ISO Speed:100
Date Taken:Dec 31, 2009, 7:50:53 PM

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Henna 9 - Without Pasteby `Exillior

Traditional Art / Body Art / Cosmetic Application / Henna & Temporary Tattoos

©2009-2013 `Exillior

About 20 hours after removal of the paste.

Happy New Year 2010! <3

Henna design: ~arcanoide modified by me
Application: me
Hands: mine
Time Taken: 1h40
Photo by: ~CobaltDr

With the paste:

Original by ~arcanoide :

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And for teh lulz, here is my brother's version:

HE told me to do that with my hand

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~black-cliche 3 days ago New member Hobbyist Writer

so does the quality of the paste determine the length of drying period? I got a henna today, and I had to wait around...20 minutes

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`Infinite-Heart Sep 21, 2012 General Artist

That's a gorgeous design. Love all the swirls and different details.

Looks beautiful!

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`Exillior Sep 21, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Thanks! I kinda like complex designs.

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`Infinite-Heart Sep 21, 2012 General Artist

I love it too! All the winding, twisting... brings the design to life!

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*MABLBE Jul 28, 2012

Beautiful...

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`Exillior Jul 29, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Thank you!

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Mood: Sadness

*128-AmitaF-BoorA-812 Nov 18, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

maann, i wish i had awesome quality henna like yours

the one I got from the states hasnt turned out as dark in color as this yet ! =[

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`Exillior Nov 21, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

Are you making your own paste from powder?

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*128-AmitaF-BoorA-812 Nov 21, 2011 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

nope. i only use ready made cones. do the powder ones come out darker?

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Mood: Wow!

~ETOIXEIA Nov 1, 2011

Where do you buy your henna or do you make it yourself. This is an awesome design and you did really good applying it. The photo looks good too.

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