We get lots of emails from customers about challenges with dyeing and needing Botanical Colors’ President Kathy Hattori’s help. Why not share the learning so we can all benefit? From our inboxes to you, it’s simple: You Asked, Kathy Answered. Email questions@botanicalcolors with your plea for help!
YOU ASKED: I just ordered some of that amazing fuchsia premium lac, I see on your dyeing guide it says to use citric acid for your regular lac, but there are no additional notes for the premium. So good to go just as it?
KATHY ANSWERED: Premium Lac is already more purified than our standard lac so should not require citric acid. However, I’ve noticed sediment, so you may want to strain it with a cheesecloth prior to use. If you don’t want to strain it, you may get these tiny dark spots and they’re actually quite pretty but it that isn’t the effect you are going for, then definitely strain it.