As Leila said you mix the pigment and alcohol together. I actually mixed it in the eyeshadow pan and let it dry overnight. In the morning, I took a piece of denim and put it over the pan, a quarter on top of that, and put some books on top of it. I let that stay for about 4-5 hours and then it's done. Better instructions are on livejournal but I'm not sure if I can link it.