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Asked by:
Jennifer Montalbano
Posted at:
January 27, 2025
I was referred to you by Barbra Dimitroff with these questions I have.We do not have in dry form any of the dyes you are looking for. We do offer two varieties of madder in seed and plant form, so you can grow these for yourself. We also carry henna seeds and plants which you can grow also. Cochineal is from an insect, by the way, which explains why we wouldn't have it.
I have been looking for the following in any form, preferably dry: 1) cochineal, 2) madder, 3) betel, and 4) mangrove.
Maybe if I tell you my purpose it would help. I am a henna artist and am looking to redden the stain of my henna paste. I have done alot of research into this and know that skin dyes in a different way than cloth. However, I do know that some companies that produce henna paste are adding something to 1) darken and 2) redden the results. Some of them actually have managed to also decrease the amount of time the paste is left on the skin.
If you have any information at all as to where to obtain dye plants or something I might add to get the effect I am looking for would be much appreciated. I have been at this for some time now, and know that these companies are not willing to share.