I am getting ready to play with this method, but I heard a couple of weeks ago from Duff on Ace of Cakes that he mixes the dust with Vodka. He said it would dry quickly. I think you are supposed to add just enough to the dust to make it fluid enough to brush it on. That part I need to play with, I hope it works well. I am planning on using it on an upcoming 50th anniversary cake.
I don't know if this is the correct way but it's how I did it...
I used a small container and put some dust in it, then I slowly added the vodka until it was fluid. I then used a small brush and just brushed it on the accent pieces.
If there is a better way or "proper" way please let me know! Thanks 
HTH
That is how I have heard of it done before. I am planning on trying to put a small amount in a little squirt bottle to see if I can make it have a thinning effect. I don't really want the full brushed look for what I am going for, but I also don't want to spend the money on airbrushing supplies. But, yes, the vodka and the brush is how I have seen it done before.
Using a clear alcohol or extract works best. People use clear vanilla, lemon extract, vodka, gin or everclear. Some have even mentioned mint extract. I like using vodka because it leave no taste and dries quickly--I would use everclear which is a grain alcohol, but I cannot get it in my area. I also put a little bit of dust in a tiny bowl and add the vodka with a medicine dropper--that way I have control over how much I add. Testing it on a piece of fondant is a good idea--I do that when I want to play around with color combinations.
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They are sold in the pharmacy departments, but if you ask the pharmacy assistants for one, they prolly will give you one. They have given me a few over the course of a year=) Jen
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