Name: Princeton Catalyst Polytip Bristle Brushes and Sets
Brand: Princeton
Rating: 4.8 (292 reviews)

• For oil and acrylic paints  
• Super stiff synthetic bristles 
• Long and short varnished wood handles 
• Flat, seamless, matte-black ferrules 

Princeton Catalyst Polytip Bristle Brushes are another Princeton breakthrough that advances the science of synthetic fiber technology. For the first time, the tip of each individual fiber has been split to replicate the natural flags that are present in the finest natural bristles.

By giving each fiber two to three distinct tips, Polytip bristles are able to hold a higher volume of paint while providing smoother application. These paintbrushes are super stiff yet still extremely responsive.

Designed for use with medium- to heavy-body acrylics and oil paints, Catalyst Brushes push even heavy gel mediums with assurance. Unlike natural hog bristles, which can be rendered useless when water-soaked, Catalyst Brushes maintain excellent integrity in water.


**Blick Exclusive!, Set of 4**  - Includes a Size 4 Bright, Size 10 Flat, Size 8 Filbert, and Size 2 Round, all with long handles. 

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Princeton Catalyst Polytip Bristle Brushes

Follow along as Jed Dorsey demonstrates how to use a limited palette of the three primary colors plus black and white to create an incredibly nuanced variety of hues, tints, tones, and shades. Use this easy and functional exercise to explore the ways in which color can establish mood and enrich in your paintings. When you’re finished, continue experimenting to see how slight variations in your chosen primary colors change the look and feel of your palette entirely!

Born into a family of professional artists, Jed Dorsey is an award-winning acrylic painter known for his radiant urban and rural landscapes. Currently based in the Pacific Northwest, Jed conducts painting workshops both in-person and online and hosts a weekly live virtual painting party for art enthusiasts around the world. His work has been featured on HGTV, exhibited in museums, and can be found on display in homes and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. 

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Paint with a Limited Palette

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Princeton Catalyst Blades - Assorted Blades arranged in a fan shape

Not quite a brush. Not quite a palette knife. Princeton Catalyst Blades and Mini-Blades are crafted from flexible silicone to give artists exciting new tools for expression. Mounted on artist brush handles, they offer a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Designed for use with heavy body paints, Catalyst Blades are at home with oils, acrylics, and water mixable oils. 


Because they're heat-resistant, they excel with encaustics. Artists also use them with plaster, clay, and even frosting. Made of FDA-approved silicone, they're great for food crafting. Cleanup is a breeze with Catalyst Blades and Mini-Blades — in most cases, they can be cleaned with mild soap and water. The solvent-resistant silicone wipes clean, and dried paint can easily be peeled off their surfaces. Dishwasher safe, they can be separated from their handles for cleaning and replaced when dry.


Not quite a brush. Not quite a palette knife. Princeton Catalyst Blades and Mini-Blades are crafted from flexible silicone to give artists exciting new tools for expression. Mounted on artist brush handles, they offer a unique blend of tradition and innovation.

Shop Princeton Catalyst Polytip Bristle Brushes and Sets. Catalyst brushes are designed for use with medium- to heavy-body acrylics, oil paints, and more.

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Princeton Catalyst Polytip Bristle Brushes are another Princeton breakthrough that advances the science of synthetic hair. By giving each individual hair two to three distinct tips, Polytip bristles are able to hold a higher volume of paint while providing smoother application.

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