Cochineal Whole Bugs for Natural Dyeing
Cochineal Whole Bugs for Natural Dyeing – Rich, Vibrant Reds and Pinks
Discover the timeless beauty of natural dyeing with our Cochineal Whole Bugs, a premium dye source that has been used for centuries to create stunning, vibrant colours. Perfect for artisans and crafters, these whole cochineal insects are ideal for producing a wide range of rich reds, pinks, and purples, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly way to colour your textiles.
Product Highlights:
Authentic Natural Dye: The Cochineal whole bugs are carefully harvested and dried to preserve their potent dyeing properties by experts in Lanzarote. Free from synthetic chemicals, these insects provide a pure, natural dyeing option that’s safe for you and the environment.
Vibrant Reds & Pinks: Cochineal is renowned for its ability to produce intense and lasting shades of red, pink, and purple. By adjusting the pH or adding mordants, you can achieve a variety of hues, from bright scarlet to deep magenta.
Exceptional Colour Fastness: Cochineal dyes are known for their excellent lightfastness and washfastness, ensuring that your dyed textiles maintain their vibrant colours over time, even with regular use.
Versatile Fibre Application: Suitable for dyeing a wide range of natural fibres including wool, silk, cotton, and linen. Cochineal whole bugs provide consistent and professional-quality results, making them a versatile choice for any natural dyeing project.
Easy to Use: Simply crush the cochineal bugs and simmer them in water to create your dye bath. Experiment with different concentrations and mordants to achieve your desired shades, whether you're a beginner or an experienced dyer.
Sustainably Sourced: Our Cochineal whole bugs are responsibly harvested from sustainable sources, supporting ethical practices and the preservation of traditional dyeing methods.
Perfect For: Natural dyeing, eco-friendly textiles, hand-dyeing yarn, fabric art, DIY crafts, and historical dyeing techniques.
Materials: Cochineal Whole Bugs (Dactylopius coccus)
Cochineal Whole Bugs for Natural Dyeing – Rich, Vibrant Reds and Pinks
Discover the timeless beauty of natural dyeing with our Cochineal Whole Bugs, a premium dye source that has been used for centuries to create stunning, vibrant colours. Perfect for artisans and crafters, these whole cochineal insects are ideal for producing a wide range of rich reds, pinks, and purples, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly way to colour your textiles.
Product Highlights:
Authentic Natural Dye: The Cochineal whole bugs are carefully harvested and dried to preserve their potent dyeing properties by experts in Lanzarote. Free from synthetic chemicals, these insects provide a pure, natural dyeing option that’s safe for you and the environment.
Vibrant Reds & Pinks: Cochineal is renowned for its ability to produce intense and lasting shades of red, pink, and purple. By adjusting the pH or adding mordants, you can achieve a variety of hues, from bright scarlet to deep magenta.
Exceptional Colour Fastness: Cochineal dyes are known for their excellent lightfastness and washfastness, ensuring that your dyed textiles maintain their vibrant colours over time, even with regular use.
Versatile Fibre Application: Suitable for dyeing a wide range of natural fibres including wool, silk, cotton, and linen. Cochineal whole bugs provide consistent and professional-quality results, making them a versatile choice for any natural dyeing project.
Easy to Use: Simply crush the cochineal bugs and simmer them in water to create your dye bath. Experiment with different concentrations and mordants to achieve your desired shades, whether you're a beginner or an experienced dyer.
Sustainably Sourced: Our Cochineal whole bugs are responsibly harvested from sustainable sources, supporting ethical practices and the preservation of traditional dyeing methods.
Perfect For: Natural dyeing, eco-friendly textiles, hand-dyeing yarn, fabric art, DIY crafts, and historical dyeing techniques.
Materials: Cochineal Whole Bugs (Dactylopius coccus)
Cochineal Whole Bugs for Natural Dyeing – Rich, Vibrant Reds and Pinks
Discover the timeless beauty of natural dyeing with our Cochineal Whole Bugs, a premium dye source that has been used for centuries to create stunning, vibrant colours. Perfect for artisans and crafters, these whole cochineal insects are ideal for producing a wide range of rich reds, pinks, and purples, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly way to colour your textiles.
Product Highlights:
Authentic Natural Dye: The Cochineal whole bugs are carefully harvested and dried to preserve their potent dyeing properties by experts in Lanzarote. Free from synthetic chemicals, these insects provide a pure, natural dyeing option that’s safe for you and the environment.
Vibrant Reds & Pinks: Cochineal is renowned for its ability to produce intense and lasting shades of red, pink, and purple. By adjusting the pH or adding mordants, you can achieve a variety of hues, from bright scarlet to deep magenta.
Exceptional Colour Fastness: Cochineal dyes are known for their excellent lightfastness and washfastness, ensuring that your dyed textiles maintain their vibrant colours over time, even with regular use.
Versatile Fibre Application: Suitable for dyeing a wide range of natural fibres including wool, silk, cotton, and linen. Cochineal whole bugs provide consistent and professional-quality results, making them a versatile choice for any natural dyeing project.
Easy to Use: Simply crush the cochineal bugs and simmer them in water to create your dye bath. Experiment with different concentrations and mordants to achieve your desired shades, whether you're a beginner or an experienced dyer.
Sustainably Sourced: Our Cochineal whole bugs are responsibly harvested from sustainable sources, supporting ethical practices and the preservation of traditional dyeing methods.
Perfect For: Natural dyeing, eco-friendly textiles, hand-dyeing yarn, fabric art, DIY crafts, and historical dyeing techniques.
Materials: Cochineal Whole Bugs (Dactylopius coccus)
Available in 10g, 25g or 50g packets, our natural dyes offer a range of vibrant colours. Remember, the water quality, pH level, and mordant used can affect the final results. Distilled water may achieve clearer pinks.
Natural dyes are not recommended for synthetic fabrics or fibres. For guidance on preparing your fabric for natural dyeing, we offer an informative e-book for £9.99. As a special offer, you'll receive a 10% discount code with any qualifying purchase from our Dyers Cupboard.
Keeping careful records is key to achieving consistent results. Download our free "Natural Dye Record Sheet" PDF to help track your dyeing process.
Please note that natural dyers should always conduct their own wash and light fastness tests. We cannot be held responsible for the specific colours you produce using our natural dyes.
