April 3, 2025
Tag: Dyes
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God, Glory and Gold vs. God, Glory and … Dead Bugs
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The cochineal is an insect slightly larger than a poppy seed. The bug’s carcass is the prime ingredient in creating a natural dye using carmine. Primarily a parasite, they are native to tropical and subtropical South America and up through North America and are collected from the pad of prickly pear cacti.
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December 16, 2020 3 Comments
It is difficult to imagine a tourist leaving Venice without wanting to return. Venice is a city where memories are formed and whether it is history, architecture, food, or boat rides, everyone wants to tell about their visit. Buon viaggio e Ricorda, Venezia!