Hello strangers! Have you missed my posts?! LOL, I'm pretty sure the algorithms have kept everybody busy tbh. I'm popping to update you all finally on the raw #jagua powder experiments I've been mixing over the holidays. I have now tried the @jaguaink premixed jagua powder, 100% raw jagua powder and finally a 10% xanthan gum + raw jagua powder, and I feel I have achieved my magic formula for the perfect #jaguapaste! *the heavens part and angels sing - laaaahhhh*. My lil wist #totoro here was applied using pure, raw jagua powder, syrup and water. It was gritty and uneven - and I was so disappointed. My previous post features the 10% xanthan gum recipe (so that's 1g of xanthan gum to 10g of raw jagua powder - I eyeballed the syrup and water ratio - sorry, I don't have a recipe for you yet), but it was a dream to work with. Possibly a little lighter in colour, although honestly it was still a very rich blue colour. In my humble opinion I think the time has come for jagua artists to take control of their pastes and mix their own recipes - much like we already do with our henna paste, to REALLY be able to enjoy the different but equally magical qualities of #JaguaBodyArt - REMEMBER, @jaguaink is supplied and produced by The Darien Initiative who provide opportunities for the local Indian tribes in the Darien Gap through Community base efforts. By creating opportunities we help the Indian's Keep tribal traditions alive and be able to pass them down to generations to come. By supporting @jaguaink, you are supporting an indigenous community and empowering them to support themselves. . #conscientiouschoices #conscientiousartist #communitysupport #jaguabradford #bradfordjagua #handmixedjagua #createdbyconnie #ghibliinspired #wristtattoo #freehandbodyart #temporarybodyart #temporarytattoo #bradfordartist #icompletedmytaxreturnlastweek (at Created By Connie) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtUbZX7l9fW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bcjhnjkdufka
