🐞 Lac Dye Powder
Natural Red from Laccifer lacca – Rich Crimson & Plum Hues
Discover the deep, luxurious tones of Lac Dye Powder, a natural red colorant extracted from the resinous secretions of the Laccifer lacca insect, traditionally harvested from trees in Southeast Asia and India. Prized since antiquity, lac produces intense reds, purples, and plum tones—ideal for creating dramatic, long-lasting color on natural fibers.
Key Features:
100% pure lac dye powder – refined from natural resin
Produces rich reds, crimsons, and purple-magenta tones
Suitable for protein fibers (wool, silk) and cellulose fibers (with mordant)
Works beautifully in dye baths, bundle dyeing, and overdyeing techniques
Colorfast and lightfast when properly mordanted
Dyeing Notes:
Best used with alum, tannin, and cream of tartar as mordants
pH-sensitive:
Slightly acidic bath → warmer reds
Alkaline modifiers → purples and violets
Can be combined with iron for deeper burgundy and grey-plum tones
Use at 10 - 15% WOF