Hello fellow NJer. When I want a pale shade to color with I press the top of a SU ink pad before I open it to get a smear of ink on the lid. Then use an aquapainter (or a brush with water on it) to really water down the ink to a much lighter shade. I then use the aquapainter to color in the image.
As the watering down is on the lid of the inkpad it won't damage your pad. If need be I wipe the lid clean before closing.
Hope this helps
PS have you tried the new Mint macaron color it is a lovely light green.
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