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Cochineal is a scale insect that feeds on a cactus in arid areas of mid and South America. lt is one of the most concentrated dyes, and will dye pink through to raspberry. Adding cream of tartar shifts the colour to a lovely warm pink. Use distilled water for dyeing if you live in a hard water area to obtain brighter shades.
1.25g cochineal dyes 100g wool to its darkest value.
THIS ITEM IS CURRNETLY UNAVAILABLE. Recommended substitute: Lac Powder Extract.
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