I started using these about 6 weeks ago, and love them for the sheen they give the paper. I've brushed them over the front of a card, spritzed them with water to activate the sticking powder, and then enjoyed the glow they give to the project once they are dry. Haven't yet mastered stamping with the Perfect Medium and then brushing the Pearls over the stamped image--the Pearls always seem to stick not only to the stamped image but also on the paper itself, so the image isn't as crisp and clear as I'd like.