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Lac-Color Shellac extract
50g can of Lac-Color. You can achieve shades like carmine red, pink, or brown.
Required amount: approx. 0.2-4.0% of the dye weight.
Required mordant for wool and silk: alum (about 10%)
Cellulose fabrics: about 3% tannin or light tannin, followed by about 10% alum mordant.
LAC-COLOR is a byproduct of shellac production and is obtained from the secretions of scale insects. In Asia, the dye is also used as a food coloring. Depending on the mordant used, this dye can produce carmine red, pink, or brown shades with high fastness, especially on protein fibers.
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NIG Nahrungsingenieurtechnik GmbH
Wasserkunststr. 26
D-39124 Magdeburg
mail@nig-naturaldyes.com
Verantwortliche Person: Axel Wähling
Dye plants and mordants can cause damage to health if used improperly. Dye plants and mordants are not suitable for internal or external use in humans or animals.
Do not use dye pots, bowls, etc. for cooking or other purposes.
Ensure adequate ventilation when processing dye plants and mordants. Wear protective equipment such as safety goggles, a face mask and gloves if necessary.
Wasserkunststr. 26
D-39124 Magdeburg
mail@nig-naturaldyes.com
Verantwortliche Person: Axel Wähling
Dye plants and mordants can cause damage to health if used improperly. Dye plants and mordants are not suitable for internal or external use in humans or animals.
Do not use dye pots, bowls, etc. for cooking or other purposes.
Ensure adequate ventilation when processing dye plants and mordants. Wear protective equipment such as safety goggles, a face mask and gloves if necessary.