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Step 1
Choose your favorite symbol, something that inspires you, such as an angel, or something that amuses you, such as a miniature cartoon character, or anything that reflects your personality, vocation, goals, zodiac sign, etc. A good henna artist should be able to sketch something from your description and transfer your choice to a temporary tattoo in the location of your choice.
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Step 2
Surf around for websites of henna artists. They love to show off their work and post their portfolios, giving you plenty of samples of their work. Some of them sell those patterns and deliver them to you in different formats, including PDF, CD-ROM and paper editions. You may also want to review a few permanent tattoo websites for general pattern ideas.
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Step 3
Watch videos on YouTube about henna tattoos that will give you some great ideas for patterns and designs. While you can't make copies or get them on a disk, a talented henna artist can take a "mind's eye" snapshot of a design and reproduce a similar version for you.
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Step 4
Visit public functions featuring henna artists and ask to see their portfolios. Also note the work they're producing on others. Events such as county fairs, benefits, New Age festivals and arts and craft events
offer terrific opportunities to see henna tattoo patterns in the making.
