Cochineal is a scale insect that feeds on a cactus in arid areas of mid and South America. lt is one of the most concentrated dyes, and will dye pink through to raspberry.
Adding cream of tartar shifts the colour to a lovely warm pink. Use distilled water for dyeing if you live in a hard water area..
Quebracho Red is more suitable for dyeing cellulose fibres, and will give colours ranging from peach pink to a darker brown rose.
50 g will dye 500 g of fibre...