Cochineal
Soluble Extract for Natural Tincture
Price range: 28,00€ through 125,00€
The Secret of a Natural and Vibrant Red
Discover the magic of cochineal, a precious raw material from which one of the most fascinating and historic natural dyes is made. This unique pigment is derived from the Dactylopius coccus, a small insect that thrives on cacti, from which an intense, long-lasting colour is extracted.
Once collected and dried, the insects are ready to reveal their colour secret. Through a simple infusion in hot water, they release their colouring principle, carminic acid, water into an intensely coloured liquid. The resulting infusion is a veritable liquid palette, capable of generating a range of bright, vivid tones from delicate pink to scarlet red, and even intense violet hues. The final shade can be expertly modulated by varying the pH of the dye bath, offering endless creative possibilities.
In our shop you will find this extraordinary dye, which is particularly appreciated by craftsmen for its ability to dye natural fibres such as wool and silk. With cochineal, you will impart colours of unrivalled intensity and durability to your fabrics, rediscovering an ancient and precious dyeing art.
Extracts
The powder extracts are a concentrated form of natural pigment, obtained from plants, flowers, roots, animal sources and minerals. These extracts are stable, keep for a long time and allow for precise dosing, making them ideal for those who wish to colour yarns and fabrics naturally.
Please note that the photo is for illustrative purposes only: the color of the natural extracts may differ from that shown in the shop, but the quality is always guaranteed and tested before distribution.
Doses and timing
Maeko avoids going into details concerning proportions, doses and specific times, leaving such information to those who already have experience in natural dyeing.
It is essential that those approaching this process have the freedom to experiment and adapt the techniques according to their own needs and experience.
Here we offer an extensive showcase, designed to encourage the practice of hand-dyeing and stimulate everyone's creativity.
