White paste transforms into shifting metallic color when light hits the surface, subtle on white cardstock, intensely vibrant on black. This creamy medium works like paint but delivers the kind of dimensional shine that changes as you tilt the page. Mix it with inks to create custom tinted metallics, or layer it over dried ink for backgrounds that shift between colors as viewers move around your work.

The paste handles like soft butter, spreading smoothly through stencils with a palette knife for crisp definition or applying directly with a brush for paint-like coverage. That 2-ounce jar provides enough material for multiple projects while staying workable between sessions. The color-shift effect becomes more pronounced on dark surfaces, black cardstock reveals the full metallic intensity that looks merely whispered on white.

Card makers layer Solar Paste over stamped backgrounds to add movement without overwhelming the design. Mixed media artists apply it through texture tools for dimensional effects that catch gallery lighting. The paste dries to a durable finish that won't flake or transfer, maintaining its color-shifting properties permanently. Test it on scraps first to gauge how different base colors affect the final metallic appearance.