DIY: Rolling Henna Cones

How to Roll Henna Cones

This can be a challenge for some people, but controlling the size and shape of your henna cone is worth the effort! Watch this video on rolling henna cones. Written instructions are below.

This video shows BOTH how to roll a cone with a closed tip and an open tip. It also shows you how to get different cone shapes, and shares why I roll my cones they way that I do.

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Cone Rolling Instructions:

Three triangles with arrows point to where to put your fingers to roll cones

You can cut cello triangles yourself but, I highly recommend buying pre-cut cello. We offer pre-cut cellophane triangles at great prices.

  1. Place the cellophane triangle printed side down, with the long edge facing you.
  2. Position a finger on the middle of the long side of the triangle.
  3. With your free hand, pick up a corner (right or left) and twist it towards the finger placed in the middle.
  4. Continuing to twist, creating a cone shape.
  5. Once you have the basic cone shape, hold the cone with two fingers inside.
  6. If needed, twist the cone to adjust its shape until a sharp point is achieved. The key to a good cone is a super pointy tip.
  7. Carefully tape the loose cellophane edge about .5-1 inch from the pointy tip using a transparent tape such as Scotch Red Plaid tape. The frosted tape (green plaid) is NOT recommended.

Filling and Folding a Henna Cone

  1. Fill the cone 1/2 to 2/3 with henna using a carrot bag or sandwich baggie. Don't worry that the henna doesn't reach the tip of the cone.
  2. Fold in both corners of the cone to create a tab at the top.
  3. Fold or roll down the tab tightly and tape it securely.
  4. Alternatively, use a rubber band or binder clips to close the cone.
  5. Cut the tip of the cone with scissors or nail clippers to create a very small opening, enough for a needle to pass through.
  6. Unused henna can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days. For longer storage, freeze the henna; thawing individual cones takes about 15 minutes.

Pro tip: Make extra henna cones and freeze them for convenient future use.