DiamonDust is 100% Edible Glitter. You do not add anything to your DiamonDust to use it! Keep it dry, it is not intended to paint like Sterling Pearls. Ed and Holly's favorite application with DiamonDust is to use them in a spray bottle, as it evenly disperses the glitter on top of your cookies, cakes, etc! You can also use a fluffy paint brush in the small jar and gently tap over your sugar art as well.