When you’re working with Chalk Couture, choosing between paste and ink can make all the difference in your finished project. While they may look similar at first glance, each one is designed for different surfaces and results—so here’s a simple side-by-side guide to help you know exactly which to use and when.

Paste

  • Use on wood, tin, chalkboard or smooth surfaces that don’t need to be permanent or washed.
  • No need to heat set
  • Dries quickly, around 5 minutes or less
  • Can dry in the screen and can pull off
  • Can be remove using our board eraser and water on certain surfaces like our couture boutique finish surfaces, glass if not heat set, or chalkboard

Ink

  • Use on fabrics, mugs, T-shirts, pillow covers that need to be washed or permanent
  • Needs to be heat set with iron or heat press to become permanent ( instructions on website)
  • Dries slower than paste and best to dry overnight before heat setting
  • Since it takes longer to dry, usually doesn’t dry in screen if finished promptly
  • Can’t be removed. Once heat set, the ink becomes permanent and can be washed.

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