Not quite a brush. Not quite a palette knife. Catalyst tools are crafted from flexible silicone to allow artists a new form of expression! Available in two unique styles: Catalyst Wedges are ergonomically designed to fit in your hand allowing a direct interaction with your work. Catalyst Blades are mounted on artist brush handles offering a blend of tradition and innovation.
Designed for use with heavy-bodied paints, Catalyst is at home with oils, acrylics, and water-miscible oils. Because they are heat-resistant, they excel with encaustics. Artists are using them with plaster, clay, and even frosting. Made of FDA-approved silicone, Catalyst™ Blades and Wedges are great for food crafting.
Shape and define your textures with the Princeton Catalyst Contour C-62 — a rigid nylon tool designed for carving, scraping and mark-making across pastes, gels and heavy acrylics.
Not quite a brush. Not quite a palette knife. Catalyst™ tools are crafted from flexible silicone to allow artists a new form of expression. Catalyst™ Wedges are ergonomically designed to fit in your hand allowing a direct interaction with your work.
The Princeton Catalyst Silicone Mini Blade Tool M03 is a flexible silicone tool for artists who want visible, expressive marks on the surface. Its shape supports directional movement and dynamic shaping without scratching the material. The blade responds directly to hand pressure, offering control and flow. Ideal for mixed media and art journaling.
The Princeton Catalyst W-01 gives you total creative control — a flexible silicone wedge made for spreading, shaping and layering paints, gels and pastes in your mixed-media work.
The Princeton Catalyst Silicone Mini Blade Tool M04 is a flexible silicone tool for artists working with pastes, gel mediums, and heavy body acrylics. Its angled edge allows precise spreading, shaping, and lifting of material with smooth control. The blade responds directly to hand pressure without scratching the surface. Ideal for mixed media and art journaling.
The Princeton Catalyst W-02 is a flexible silicone wedge that gives you total control over your textures, layers and effects — perfect for pastes, gels, acrylics and clay.
The Princeton Catalyst Silicone Mini Blade Tool M05 is a flexible silicone tool for artists who want clean edges and decisive shaping on a small scale. Its sharper profile allows controlled, intentional marks without scratching the surface. The blade responds directly to hand pressure, delivering clarity and precision. Ideal for mixed media and art journaling.
The Princeton Catalyst W-03 is a flexible silicone shaping tool designed for creative texture control — perfect for spreading, blending and layering paints, gels and pastes.
The Princeton Catalyst W-06 is a flexible silicone wedge that offers ultimate control and freedom — perfect for creating smooth layers, flowing textures and dimensional effects in mixed-media art.
The Princeton Catalyst Silicone Mini Blade Tool M02 is a flexible silicone tool for artists working with pastes, gel mediums, and heavy body acrylics. Its gently curved shape supports smooth movement and controlled transitions without scratching the surface. The blade responds directly to hand pressure, offering natural flow and precision. Ideal for mixed media and art journaling.
The Princeton Catalyst Silicone Blade Tool B30 05 is a 30mm flexible silicone tool for artists working with pastes, gel mediums, and heavy body acrylics. Shape 05 supports controlled flow and curved movement for smooth shaping and blending. You work through hand pressure without scratching the surface. Ideal for mixed media and art journaling.
The Princeton Catalyst Contour C-81 features a curved, rigid nylon edge that glides through pastes and gels to create smooth, organic textures with precision and flow.
Go bold with the Princeton Catalyst Contour C-83 — a wide rigid-nylon tool made for spreading, scraping and shaping bold textures in acrylics, gels and pastes.
The Princeton Catalyst Silicone Mini Blade Tool M01 is a flexible silicone tool for artists who want clean surface coverage and gentle control. Its straight shape allows smooth spreading, blending, and material removal without leaving strong marks. The blade responds directly to hand pressure, offering natural flow and precision. Ideal for mixed media and art journaling.