Cochineal - Whole - 8oz Needle Type_Reverse spinning or other fiber crafts

spinning or other fiber crafts

The wool produced is approx

controlled fiber movement

It is ideal for fast mid-stage felting

Cochineal - Whole - 8oz Needle Type_Reverse spinning or other fiber craftsCochineal is the female insect of Dactylopius coccus that colonize the prickly pear (nopal) cactus native to Mexico, Central and South America and the Canary Islands. Peru is currently the primary export country. This dye can be found in food, drugs and cosmetics. Cochineal has excellent light and washfastness and produces a powerful range of fuchsias, reds and purples. The dye is sensitive to pH and color changes can be achieved with different