Before you actually apply the henna, you will want to have an idea in mind as to the pattern or design. There are several ways to do this. You can buy pre-made stencils and use a brush to apply the henna.

This is probably the easiest way, but it also doesn’t look as nice and is nowhere near as detailed as a hand-applied design. Last time we discussed making your own henna cones, which leads to applying the paste by hand. Here, we will explore ways to create henna patterns and where you can find free patterns for download. Creating your own henna pattern is really very simple as long as you have an imagination. It doesn’t require a lot of artistic skills, just creativity. Most traditional henna patterns are based on very simple shapes - circles, triangles and lines are the most basic. These shapes can be combined to create a very intricate pattern and a very beautiful henna design.