This is using Pearl Ex-
I mixed Pearl Ex with my Deco Art Paper perfect, it didn't seem to be much shine so I thought I would tap some on to the top , it didn't mix at all, so this was probably a dud
I haven’t ever used Pearl Ex so I don’t know the difference so well. But I do think you could probably layer something mixed media over this. The organic shape of it is pretty nice.
I used Pearl Ex and Perfedt Pearls with Jan's technique and they worked the same for me. I did run my backgrounds through a fine water mist like Jennifer said to do and the powders stayed on. I like this bg and I know you can use it at some point.