Lindy’s Magical Powders

They’re fun, watercolor color explosions if used one way. They hadn't reminded me of alcohol inks, though maybe the random look for backgrounds would a bit for some people? They can be painted with like watercolors too. I used them to mix into pastes and then put through stencils. They’re intensely pigmented watercolor powders.

Ken Oliver makes similar ones. Short video that compares them:
youtu.be/oYdEddlvieI

And some techniques: youtu.be/tmDLCw14yWo

I've had the Ken Oliver ones for ages and a few of Lindy's but never used them all that much.

I have the Brusho ones and yes, like dogbyte says, the black in particular has so many unexpected colors in it. I saw Kristie Marcotte use it (from a kit) and decided I should buy a set. I have used them for making bright colorful backgrounds but then I tend to get stuck on what to do with those backgrounds. Just a personal issue I have... They have major mess potential because they're such fine powders. I have to set myself up with a heavily protected space so my white curtains don't get colorful speckles all over them.

I loved what JM did with the magical powders, I seem to remember they have more shimmer whereas the Brusho powders are just color. I considered just getting a couple of them because they bloom with so many colors and shades. I think there were a couple in particular that contained all the jewel colors I love.

I would be inclined to recommend buying one or two favorites and see how you like them. I justified the Brushos as being so versatile and you use so little they'll last forever etc etc but I've only used them a few times. I'm more likely to ink-smoosh if I want a colorful background.

I've never tried the Lindy's powders but they seem to very similar to the Nuvo Shimmer Powders as well. The Nuvo powders are a lot of fun too with all of the unexpected colors.