Collection: Princeton Catalyst Blades & Wedges

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Catalyst Wedges & Blades","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Made from Flexible Silicone","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Feels responsive and soft"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Ideal for Paints & Pastes","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Great with acrylic, oil, water-mixable oils"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Beyond Painting","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nExcellent for clay, ceramics, encaustic, and even decorative baking"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Tactile Grip","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Ergonomic\ndesign fits naturally in your hand for intuitive control"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Easy to Clean","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Use soap\nand water or pop in the dishwasher"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Shop Catalyst Wedges","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" in multiple styles (e.g. W-01 to\nW-06) for unique textures and strokes.\n\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Explore Catalyst Blades","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for scraping, spreading, and precision\nmark-making."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"➡️ Browse Wedges & Blades\nhere"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Catalyst Contours","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Solid Heat-Resistant Nylon","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Ideal for encaustics, sculpting, and modeling"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Perfect for Thick Mediums","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Use with gels, mediums, impasto techniques"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Durable & Lightweight","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Comfortable grip with firm control"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Sculptural & Expressive","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Great for ceramics, clay, and heavy-body paint"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Contour styles","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" are numbered (C-01 to C-06) and vary\nin shape and edge to give you full creative range."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"➡️ Shop Catalyst Contours here"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Why Artists Love Catalyst Tools","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Highly Versatile","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nSuitable for acrylic, oil, wax, ceramics, clay & more"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Shape & Sculpt with\nPrecision","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Tools offer excellent control for detailed and broad work"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Non-Traditional Effects","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nGo beyond brushes and knives for expressive results"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Studio-Grade Materials","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nBuilt for durability and performance"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Easy Maintenance","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nWashable, reusable, and dishwasher safe (silicone tools only)"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Frequently Asked Questions","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What are Princeton Catalyst Wedges used for?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nCatalyst Wedges are silicone tools used to apply, shape, and scrape paint,\npastes, and sculpting materials. They're popular for expressive acrylic\ntechniques, encaustics, and clay work."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How are Catalyst Wedges different from palette knives?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nUnlike stiff metal palette knives, Catalyst Wedges are flexible, offering more\ngive and subtle control. Their ergonomic shape allows direct contact for more\nexpressive or sculptural results."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I use Catalyst tools with encaustic or hot wax?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes! Both the "},{"type":"text","value":"Wedges (silicone)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" and "},{"type":"text","value":"Contours (heat-resistant nylon)","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nperform well with encaustic painting, resisting high temperatures and allowing\nfor smooth manipulation of wax."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Are these tools dishwasher safe?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nCatalyst Wedges and Blades (silicone) are dishwasher safe. Contours should be\nwashed by hand with soap and water."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Are they safe for use with food or decorative baking?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes – the silicone used in Catalyst Wedges is food-safe, making them suitable\nfor decorative cake work or chocolate shaping, though they’re primarily\ndesigned for art."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "}]}]}