Cochineal dying
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Dyeing Merino Wool Scarves With Cochineal
Natural dyeing is complicated and time consuming but the outcome is so worth it. This week I've been dyeing Merino wool scarves with cochineal.
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Dyeing with Cochineal
This amazing pink and dark red is achieved from small bugs called cochineal that live on desert cactus. See some of the dying take place in this video.
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