--- product_id: 372179198 title: "Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Carmine, 1 oz." brand: "shepherd textiles" price: "S$0" currency: SGD in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/372179198-shepherd-textiles-cochineal-extract-carmine-1-oz store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Sourced from Arequipa desert farm Vibrant crimson to fuchsia hues 52% pure carminic acid Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Carmine, 1 oz. **Brand:** shepherd textiles **Price:** S$0 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock the vibrant power of nature’s original pigment! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Carmine, 1 oz. by shepherd textiles - **How much does it cost?** S$0 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/372179198-shepherd-textiles-cochineal-extract-carmine-1-oz) ## Best For - shepherd textiles enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shepherd textiles brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pure Potency:** Packed with 52% carminic acid for rich, lasting color - • **Powdered Precision:** Fine powder form for controlled, customizable dyeing - • **Selective Fiber Focus:** Optimized for protein fibers—perfect for silk and wool, not cotton or linen - • **Color Spectrum Mastery:** Create stunning shades from deep crimson to bright pink effortlessly - • **Desert-Grown Authenticity:** Harvested from the same Peruvian farm ensuring unmatched quality ## Overview Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Carmine is a premium 1 oz. natural dye powder, boasting 52% carminic acid sourced from a single Peruvian desert farm. Ideal for protein fibers like silk and wool, it delivers a rich palette from crimson to fuchsia, empowering creatives to craft vivid, authentic colors with precision. ## Description Product description Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract - Natural Fabric Dye Made from Natural Cochineal Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract is a powerful natural red dye made from Peruvian cochineal. It is produced on the same farm outside Arequipa that supplies us with our dried cochineal. The cochineal are grown on prickly pear-cactuses without the use of any pesticides or chemical fertilizers. After harvesting, the red dye is boiled out and extracted until it is concentrated to a strength of 52% carminic acid by weight. Fuchsias, Pinks, and Crimsons Cochineal extract can yield an amazing range of reds, pinks and purples. The color is highly dependent on the PH of the dye bath. At neutral PH on an alum mordant, it naturally tends toward fuchsia or a neon purple-pink. Adding cream of tartar will shift the color to cherry red, whereas soda ash will shift it to hot pink. True crimson can be produced with a tin mordant and the addition of cream of tartar to the dye bath. One Ounce Dyes 2 Pounds Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract is very concentrated, and 4-5% weight-of-fabric (WOF) will yield medium to dark shades on protein fibers, especially when cream of tartar is used. One ounce can dye up to a pound of fiber to an intense red or fuchsia. Final results will vary depending on mordanting and fiber type. Cotton tends to yield much more pale colors with cochineal extract, while wool and silk will give darker reds. Basic Instructions for Cherry Red 1. Pre-mordant with Alum For protein fibers (wool, silk, alpaca): Pre-mordant with 12% weight-of-fabric (WOF) alum. Fill dyepot with hot water. Weigh out alum, add, and stir until dissolved. Add pre-soaked fiber, heat to 170F for an hour, then allow to cool to room temperature. Remove fibers and dispose of mordant liquid according to local regulations. For cellulose fibers (cotton, linen, bamboo): Cellulose fibers like cotton will turn out much lighter than protein fibers, often a pale pink or fuchsia. They can be pre-treated with a tannin like oak gall to help them absorb alum more effectively. Treat according to manufacturer's directions. Afterwards, mordant with alum as described above. *Always wear gloves and eye protection when working with mordants or mordant liquor. 2. Make the Dye Bath Adjust the PH to 5 using cream of tartar. Cream of tartar not only shifts the color to red, it also vastly improves dye uptake whenever using cochineal. If you don't have PH strips, just add two teaspoons cream of tartar to approximate a PH of 5. Weigh out 5% weight-of-fabric (WOF) of Cochineal Extract. Put it in a disposable cup and mix with a little hot water to make a thin slurry. Be sure to break up any clumps of powder, otherwise they may cause splotches on your fabric. Pour the slurry into the dyebath and mix well. You are now ready for dyeing. 3. Heat to 180°F Place your pre-mordanted, pre-soaked fiber into the dyebath. Make sure there is plenty of water for everything to move around freely. Heat to 180°F for 1.5 to 2 hours. Stir gently every 15 minutes to make sure fiber dyes evenly. Be careful not to agitate wool too much, otherwise it may felt. A cheap candy thermometer that clips to the side of the dyepot will make it much easier to keep the temperature steady. After 1.5 to 2 hours, remove dye pot from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. *Cochineal requires heat of around 170°F or 180°F to bond effectively to fiber; it is not a good candidate for cold-dyeing or dyeing at low temperatures. 4. Rinse and Dry Carefully remove dyed fiber. You can either hang it up to dry to help the color set, or proceed immediately to rinsing. Rinse thoroughly with a PH-neutral fabric detergent according to manufacturer's directions. Do not use typical household laundry detergents, which are highly alkaline and will shift the color of the dyed fiber away from red. After rinsing, squeeze gently to make sure water runs clear. Hang up to dry. CAUTION: Natural dyes like cochineal will bleed if the fiber is not thoroughly rinsed after dyeing. Review: Great color - This product is priced at market price. So you’re not saving any money no matter where you buy it. It is not easy to find…I recommend desertcart. Use for non cosmetic applications. So do not use for any make up. You cannot ingest this. Not for use on lips where you lick or eat…. Review: Potent dye! - Very potent dye for those interested in natural dyeing ## Features - One ounce of natural carmine extracted from Peruvian cochineal. - Contains 52% carminic acid by weight. - Yields a range of colors from crimson to fuchsia to pink. - Produced on same farm in the deserts of Arequipa that supplies our raw dried cochineal. - Please note that this product is in the form of powder (not liquid). - **Not recommended for dyeing plant fibers like cotton or linen. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0965V51WF | | Best Sellers Rank | #375,807 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #762 in Fabric Dyes | | Brand | Shepherd Textiles | | Brand Name | Shepherd Textiles | | Color | Magenta,Red,Pink | | Cuisine | South American cuisine | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 21 Reviews | | Formulation Base | Water-Based | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Type Name | Cochineal_Extract | | Item Weight | 1 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Shepherd Textiles | | Model Number | ST-COEXT-1OZ-MN | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Part Number | ST-COEXT-1OZ-PNT | | Size | 1 Ounce (Pack of 1) | | Unit Count | 1.0 Ounce | | Warranty Description | Free returns within 30 days of purchase. | ## Product Details - **Color:** Magenta,Red,Pink - **Brand:** Shepherd Textiles - **Item Weight:** 1 Ounces - **Item Form:** Powder - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Ounce ## Images ![Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Carmine, 1 oz. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MV8UFiOdL.jpg) ![Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Carmine, 1 oz. - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61A-ulfJMxL.jpg) ![Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Carmine, 1 oz. - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ugp1vTc-L.jpg) ![Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Carmine, 1 oz. - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QLi-1tqdL.jpg) ![Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Carmine, 1 oz. - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91x4iZYGqTL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this stain skin if it comes into contact with it?** A: It will temporarily. It is very potent and concentrated. The glass jar I mix it with hot water in has a tinge of pink to it even after washing. **Q: Is this food grade? Can it be used to color cake batter?** A: Hi Karen, thanks for your question! Our Cochineal Extract is intended for dyeing textiles, we don't recommend using it in food. However, any red food color that contains "carmine," "red #4," or "e120" will contain natural cochineal extract. There's a brand on Amazon called "Trucolor Carmine Red" that's meant for baking, and there might be some other brands with natural cochineal as well. Hope that helps! **Q: results on mordanted rayon ?** A: Hi, thanks for your question! We don't recommend using Cochineal Extract on rayon, as the results will probably be very pale. Cochineal Extract performs best on animal fibers like wool and silk. Since rayon is made of cellulose (plant fibers like wood) it probably won't absorb the color very well. Please let us know if you have any other questions! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great color *by A***S on December 4, 2024* This product is priced at market price. So you’re not saving any money no matter where you buy it. It is not easy to find…I recommend Amazon. Use for non cosmetic applications. So do not use for any make up. You cannot ingest this. Not for use on lips where you lick or eat…. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Potent dye! *by K***N on December 4, 2024* Very potent dye for those interested in natural dyeing ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ intense RED. I love it *by J***E on December 16, 2022* Not for vegetarians, but great intense red color for those who don't mind. ## Frequently Bought Together - Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Extract Natural Dye, 1 oz. - Shepherd Textiles Cochineal Natural Dye, 1 oz. - Shepherd Textiles Mulberry Leaf Extract Natural Dye, 1 oz. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/372179198-shepherd-textiles-cochineal-extract-carmine-1-oz](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/372179198-shepherd-textiles-cochineal-extract-carmine-1-oz) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*