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

Sturdy and high quality. One downside is the amount of dust it collects. Does not bend easily so would be good for heavy textures.

Use for almost every piece. Great tool. Every artist needs this.

I’ve always approached the gesso-priming stage of my paintings with a certain amount of dread. Big canvas, thick gesso, tricky corners, uneven layers—it felt like a battle every time. Then I grabbed the and everything shifted. Suddenly what used to take me way too long and leave me unsatisfied felt smooth, clean and almost enjoyable. Here’s the story: I started with a blank panel that I planned to turn into a textured acrylic piece. I mixed up my gesso, poured it on, and pulled the wedge tool across the surface. Immediately I noticed how the silicone edge glided under the gesso, distributing it evenly without leaving behind the heavy ridges or bristle marks that I get with a brush or palette knife. My panel looked flat, sleek and ready for paint in a way I hadn’t achieved in months. By the second coat I was working along edges, corners and tricky transitions—places I normally curse at. This wedge’s shape fit nicely into my hand, felt comfortable, and gave me direct control. Instead of dragging and scraping and hoping for luck, I was confidently pulling the medium where I wanted it. The silicone held gesso, released it smoothly, and after letting it dry the surface felt uniform and ready. No more weird grooves or excess build-up. My paint layer started off the way I’d always hoped. What stood out to me: * The tool is **ergonomic**—it sits well in the palm and feels purposeful, not flimsy. * The **material** matters: flexible silicone means it moves with the gesso rather than fighting it. Less sanding needed later, less frustration. * **Cleanup** is surprisingly easy: because it’s silicone, dried gesso comes off easier than a brush bristle mess, so I’m spending less time cleaning and more time creating. * **Versatility**: I’ve since used it to drag thick mediums, lay down texture paste, even experiment with soft waves before painting. It’s no longer just “the gesso prep tool”—it’s become part of my whole surface-creation routine. Of course, a few things to keep in mind: if your workflow is minimal (say you’re priming only tiny panels or using ultra-thin mediums) the difference may not feel dramatic. You’ll also want to clean it right after use; dried gesso or texture paste left too long might still adhere more than you like. And if you love the traditional brush “look” under your paint, this tool will give a smoother result—so if you count on that bristle texture, this may change your surface aesthetic (which might be a good thing—but worth knowing). My verdict: If you regularly prime large surfaces, use heavy mediums, or just hate the mess and inefficiency of standard tools, this wedge is a smart buy. It lets you start your painting process on the right foot—less time wrestling with surface prep, more time making what you want with a clean base. For me it turned what was always a somewhat tedious step into a quick, satisfying ritual. If you’re reading this and wondering “will it really help me?” I say yes—give it a go.

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.

Good quality

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

Love the way it fits my hand and the silicone is gentler than plastic on the surface of my collage.

Sometimes Indian import duties stop product evolution. This is a simple and wonderful product i wish wasn't so expensive. but it works very well for my painting, so thank you.

Excelente

Molto maneggevole e utile nell'uso con i colori acrilici.

Justo lo que necesitaba. Perfecto para mis proyectos de collage y pintura.

Indispensável.