Part-Time Ink: Create Your Own Stylish Henna Designs and Temporary Tattoos - Hardcover

Pavan Ahluwalia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1784880353 ISBN 13: 9781784880354

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books, 2016

Synopsis

Add a touch of glamour to your look with one of the coolest trends around temporary tattoos. In Part-Time Ink, expert henna artist Pavan Ahluwalia teaches you how to create amazing temporary body art using tools as simple as eyeliner, gel pens and body paint.

Pavan shares 30 contemporary designs perfect for festivals, parties and special occasions. The tutorials range from simple motifs to more intricate patterns, including gorgeous jewel-like bracelets and rings, stunning necklaces and back pieces, and geometric armbands.

With instructions on how to make a cheat transfer, you ll be able to copy designs with ease, helping you to master the shapes and techniques required to create your own bespoke henna pieces. Beautiful, fashionable, fun ... henna is a must-have accessory!

About this title

About the Author

Pavan Ahluwalia is one of the hottest henna and temporary tattoo artists around. With outposts in Top Shop and London s Selfridges department store, she has a loyal following of fans who come back time and time again for her stunning designs. As well as her thriving business, Pavan holds the Guinness World Record for being the fastest henna tattoo artist a staggering 512 arm bands in an hour!"

From the Back Cover

Update your look and add some glamour with one of the coolest fashion trends around temporary tattoos. This is the perfect book for creating and applying henna and temporary tattoos. Versatile, customizable, and suitable for any occasion, learn how to create these stylish tattoos at home. Henna and temporary tattoo expert Pavan Ahluwalia is here to guide you through everything you need to know about selecting your tattoo, from choosing or creating the design, altering the size, and applying it to your body. With 30 projectsbranging from larger statement pieces for necklines and legs to smaller, discreet patterns for arms, wrists, and fingers, this will appeal to anyone, from age seven to seventy. There are components that can be added together to create a customized design, and tips on how to add jewels and other 3-D embellishments. Ahluwalia will show you how to create henna tattoos at home, or simply transfer short-term designs with a printer or tracing paper. This exciting book will have you sleeved up with fake ink in no time whether for a festival, a birthday party, or just for fun.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784880353
• ISBN 13: 9781784880354
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96