I'm Edie from Vale OR, right on the border with Idaho - I was very excited this morning to see the hard work that's been done on reactivating this news group!
I've been stamping 9 years - I work for the Feds, kids grown up and gone, and we have lots of pets to replace them now :).
Have you all tried using the Alabaster Chalk Ink as a resist with the other chalk ink pads? This works on glossy paper, and instead of using a brayer, use a DTP technique for the second layer. Turns out very nicely, and if you buff off the chalkiness after it dries, you get some very nice vibrant colors. I like to finish with the dark brown or black chalk ink, when they are buffed the colors are very dark and and glossy. Somewhere I have a link to a tutorial and I'll see if I can find it to post.
And to answer another question - regular embossing ink (clear) will work as a resist - just heat set it or let it dry awhile, and then brayer over.
Edie, over the top with happiness that RCR is back!