A new rosin-based oil varnish that uses a natural extract from cochineal
Violin Varnish Italy’s new rosin-based oil varnish uses a natural extract from cochineal as a colouring substance to achieve a red hue, as an alternative to madder. The cochineal extract is combined with zinc salts to create the rosinate.
Violin Varnish Italy cochineal rosinate oil varnish €40
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