Metallic shimmer behaves differently in alcohol ink, it can overtake your colors or sink into muddy flatness. Tim Holtz Metallic Mixatives solve this with concentrated metallic pigments that layer cleanly over existing alcohol ink work, adding luminous highlights without obscuring the colors beneath. The fast-drying alcohol base keeps everything workable; you can drop metallic accents into wet ink for organic blending or apply them to dry surfaces for crisp definition.

These mixatives work across non-porous surfaces where standard metallics often fail: glossy paper, metal, foil, shrink plastic, dominoes. The acid-free formulation protects your work from deterioration while maintaining the fluid, unpredictable nature that makes alcohol ink compelling. Half-ounce bottles provide substantial coverage, a little goes far when you're adding metallic details rather than covering entire surfaces. Purchase individual colors to supplement specific palettes, or grab two-packs when exploring new metallic combinations. The concentrated pigment load means you control intensity through application rather than fighting weak, translucent formulas that require multiple layers to register visually.