Alcohol Inks

I have been working on my Scrapbook NOOK and finally cleared off my desk to play for a little while with Alcohol Ink. I have been SHOPPING in my STASH...i can't believe how much STUFF I have!

I pulled out my Adirondak Alcohol Inks by Tim Holtz and Glossy (white and black) Paper. My favorite colors are

Wild Plum
Lettuce
Butterscotch
Stream


I LOVE these colors and have found a way to use these colors everytime!

I like adding the mixatives to my colors for INTERESTING effects. My favorite ones are Pearl and Silver. I love using these two mixatives when working with the Black Glossy Paper.

I found that the best effect for me comes from first applying the fixative and then follow up with the colors, otherwise it looks very dull...just my opinion. Please let me know if you have experienced something totally different.