Create intricate, exotic mehndi designs with these illustrated step-by-step instructions. Easy-to-follow exercises show how to combine dots, swirls, ripples, and other patterns into original versions of the traditional patterns. Guidelines include suggestions for combining the basics elements, practice designs of unfinished patterns, many helpful tips, and plenty of samples for coloring. For ages 12 and up. Author: Jessica Mazurkiewicz 48pp., 8.25x11 paperback ISBN: 9780486494654