Princeton Catalyst Tools, Art Supplies for Texturizing and Moving Paint, Wedge- White

SO easy to apply acrylic paints onto canvas. GREAT product

This is my third Catalyst wedge, as the first one was chewed up by my lovely pup Lulu, and the second one disappeared mysteriously (Lulu may have been involved, albeit covertly this time- sneaky girl!) My point being, I love this tool so much I had to order it yet again. After 6 months of stubbornly trying to use pallet knives, a knock-off version from a big-box store, rubber spatulas and other various utensils from my kitchen drawers, I finally broke down and ordered a replacement last week (which was silly of me not to do sooner, considering the reasonable price).I love this wedge for the lovely effects it creates when applying transparent layers of paint to canvas and paper. I also use it for collage- it’s great for quickly spreading a nice thick layer of medium to paper and then evenly coating on top once placed on the substrate. Additionally, this wedge has saved my work from several heavy-handed disasters, as I can spray water on paint already laid down on the canvas and use it to scrape away the puddle which leaves a nice staining effect.As much as I do love this unique and multi-use silicone shaper, I have to be very mindful not to let acrylic paint remain on the tool for more than 15 seconds after swiping, spreading, etc. or else it can be quite a pain to get it clean again. I just keep a damp cloth around at all times to swipe the wedge on after use and that solves the problem. Just something to keep in mind- the dried paint may or may not bother you and actually adds character to the wedge in a sense.One more lesson I’ve learned over the years is that one swipe is usually enough, if I go over the layer of paint again I rarely like the outcome - I guess sometimes less is more, as they say. This may or may not apply to you depending on your practice and desired result.I would encourage you to experiment with different pressures and angles, the unique shape of this tool can produce so many variations of marks, textures, and shapes. If you’re on the fence, just go for it! It’s one tool I find myself reaching for again and again, that is, until Lulu needs another chew toy.

There is nothing wrong with this product and works so damn good! You can paint with it easily and achieve great mark making. It's silicone so very easy to clean. It is also very sturdy and does have some flexibility if you need it, but will also stay firm too if you need that. It's simply a great tool to have in the artist's tool box. Chefs might like this too!

This was purchased for experimentation, in acrylic. It will take some time to appreciate what it can do, but so far, it feels substantial in my hand. I do not know what I’ll be using it for. So far, I’m basically experimenting .. washes easily

This item allows for movement of paint , blending, covering, for dynamic abstract art.

Great tool to use. I use mine to make lines in my painting and to swipe. Very nice.

This is a very nice product to add to my paintings

Great quality.However, uncertain just how necessary these items truly are or how they are really superior to plaette knives and normal brushes really.Oh well.