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How to Fill Henna Cones, Jacquard and Luer Applicators
Weights and Amounts and Tips
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 1. Gather your Supplies
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 2. Using Henna Caravan Premixed Henna Paste: Grasp your cone, making sure the inside if the cone is fully open |
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 3. Squeeze the Henna Caravan Premixed Paste directly into the center of the cone You can pour directly from the pouch into the cone with the easy spout cap. Try to keep the sides of the cone clean and the henna flowing into the center of the cone. This will make for a cleaner seal and will prevent the paste from clinging to the edge of the cone and collapsing - making a mess. |
 4. Fill 1/2 to 2/3rds full Filling to about 2/3rds will allow you to make a nice clean seal and can help limit explosions from the back. This is 1-3 Tablespoons of henna paste depending on how large you roll your cones. |
 5. Seal your cone with a rubber band (the Henna Caravan preferred method, though taping works well too) Grasp the tail of the cone and pinch together the excess, empty mylar |
 6. Pinch the empty tail tightly Pinching the empty tail, slide your fingers down to the filled portion. Squeeze and twist the mylar. This makes a tightly sealed cone and limits leaks. |
 7. Twist the tail Twist the tail again to make 1 or 2 full twists above the filled portion to completely lock the cone closed |
 8. Grab your baby rubber band And seal the cone with the rubber band
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 9. Wrap the rubber band on several times To ensure the cone is fully sealed and no henna will explode out the back while you draw |
 10. Tighten your cone Hold the tail in your left hand With your right hand roll the rubber band all the way down until it nearly meets the the henna. This creates a full, tight cone which is easier to work with. A cone that is full of pressure and tight requires less squeezing. |
 11. Tightly sealed cone As you draw and use up the paste, periodically slide the rubber band down to keep the pressure full in the cone. If you notice your cone is limp and empty and hard to squeeze, try adjusting the pressure by sliding the rUbber band. |
1. Mixing your own paste and using Carrot Bags Gather your supplies: Henna Paste, Cones, Rubber bands, Tall Glass, Small glass or beer/soda Bottle |
2. Open the Carrot Bag And insert the tall glass, folding the top edge over the glass so it will stand up straight and not collapse. |
3. Pour in your Henna Paste Fill up the Carrot Bag with your paste |
4. We love chopsticks to scrape all the henna paste from the mixing container into the carrot bags |
5. Pull out the Carrot Bag once you've filled it |
6. Grasp the top of the Carrot Bag Pinching the empty tail, slide your fingers down to the filled portion. Squeeze and twist the tail moving all the henna paste towards the tip of the cone |
7. Twist the tail Twist the tail to make 1 or 2 full twists above the filled portion to completely lock the carrot bag closed |
8. Close the carrot bag Close the bag with a small rubber band or simply knot closed |
9. Snip your tip Cut about 1/4 inch or less off the tip of the carrot bag |
10. Set up your empty cones Using a narrow glass stand up your empty cones, depending on their size it will hold 5-8 cones. Arrange them so they are snug and will stand straight up without falling or slipping around.
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11. Arrange cones around a center Cones arranged around a central cone like will usually stay in place well and not wiggle too much. (A beer bottle will hold 1 single cone well)
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12. Fill your cones with a carrot bag Use a carrot bag of henna paste and begin to fill your cones. Fill the central cone first, it will help to anchor the cup. Insert the carrot bag straight into the cone and squeez, filling about 1/2 to 3/4's full.
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13. Fill all your cones |
14. Seal your cones following the steps above |
To fill Jacquard or Luer Bottles use a carrot bag filled with henna paste. Insert the carrot bag straight into the bottle as far down as possible. Gently fill with henna paste. Try to keep the paste off the sides of the bottle for cleaner, easier filling. Give the bottle a few gentle taps on the counter to settle the paste and top off. |
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