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Natural Dye - Cochineal Whole Dried Bugs - 2 ounce package

Natural Dye - Cochineal Whole Dried Bugs - 2 ounce package

$ 10.45

Availability: 13 in stock
  • Technique: yarn dyeing
  • Suitable For: Plant-Based/Cellulose Fibers
  • Condition: New
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Earthues: Natural Dye
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Spain
  • Type: Natural Dye
  • Brand: Earthues
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Formulation: Whole Dried Bugs

    Description

    Cochineal - Whole Dried Bugs sustainably harvested in the Canary Islands
    Bugs must be ground fine prior to use
    Requires a mordant (Alum)
    Instruction sheet included
    All natural dyeing is based on wog or wof - weight of goods or weight of fabric
    Here is the formula for the Cochineal Bugs Whole to dye 1 pound of fabric.
    For 1 pound (453 grams) of wool, silk or cotton
    1 ¾ oz (50 grams) ground cochineal for dark
    1 oz (28 grams) ground cochineal for medium
    ½ oz (14 grams) ground cochineal for light
    Sold in 4 ounce package, Ships from the USA
    Instructions for use included!
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