Princeton Catalyst Paintbrush, Size 3, Light Wood
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BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY – The Catalyst series features paintbrushes that are super stiff yet still extremely responsive. For the first time, the tip of each individual fiber has been split to replicate the natural flags on the finest natural bristle.
ADVANCED POLYTIP BRISTLES – The true advancement in these art brushes are the Polytip bristles. Since each fiber has two to three distinct tips, the paintbrush can hold a high volume of paint while providing a smoother application and better control.
Description
Acrylic, Oil and Gel Paint Brushes
Creating Brushes that Inspire
Princeton Artist Brush Co. is without doubt one of the largest brush-makers in North America. Since they started in 1992, artist brushes have been their sole focus. Even as other companies offer an assortment of art supplies, Princeton makes a speciality of making one thing: the best quality, most fairly priced artist brushes available today.
About Our Brushes
Catalyst Polytip Series
“Catalyst Polytip Bristle brushes are another Princeton breakthrough that advances the science of synthetic hair.
For the first time, we’ve created bristles that split each individual hair into two to three distinct tips to hold a high volume of paint and provide a smooth application to replicate the finest natural bristles. ”
- Stiff with excellent responsiveness
- Unlike natural bristles, Catalyst has real integrity in water-based mediums
- Designed for use with medium to heavy-bodied acrylic and oil paint
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Superior Synthetic BristlesThe synthetic Polytip bristles perform better, last longer and don’t lose their shape or stiffness, even in water-based mediums. |
Affordable & DurableCompared to natural bristle brushes, Catalyst brushes are more durable, affordable and dependable, making them a must have for professionals and beginners alike. |
Tools that Move PaintOur Polytip brushes provide the best color holding capacity and shape retention. They are able to even push heavy gel media. |
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| Angle Bright | Bright | Egbert | Fan | |
| Brush Type | Angle Bright | Bright | Egbert | Fan |
| Brush Purpose | Broad Strokes, thin lines and detailing | Creating both broad strokes and thin lines | Stylized strokes for special effects | Creating texture, smoothing other strokes and softening edges |
| Common Uses | Crisp edges and detailing in hard to reach areas | Covering large surfaces, murals and washes | Special effects using heavier paints | Creating texture, layering color, foliage |
| Sizes Available | 3, 6, 12 | 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 | 6, 12 | 3, 6 |
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| Round | Short Filbert | Filbert | Flat | |
| Brush Type | Round | Short Filbert | Filbert | Flat |
| Brush Purpose | Thick to thin strokes | Blending and strokes with soft edges | Strokes with soft edges | Large, broad sweeping strokes |
| Common Uses | Detailing and filling large areas | Filling in tight, circular areas and blending | Filling in circular areas, floating and blending | Base coating, washes and applying color to large areas |
| Sizes Available | 2/0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 | 4, 8, 12 | 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20 | 2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24 |
Make sure this fits by entering your model number.
BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY – The Catalyst series features paintbrushes that are super stiff yet still extremely responsive. For the first time, the tip of each individual fiber has been split to replicate the natural flags on the finest natural bristle.
ADVANCED POLYTIP BRISTLES – The true advancement in these art brushes are the Polytip bristles. Since each fiber has two to three distinct tips, the paintbrush can hold a high volume of paint Even as providing a smoother application and better regulate.
BETTER THAN NATURAL BRISTLES – Unlike natural hog bristles, our artist paint brushes offer real integrity, maximum stiffness and the best color holding capacity and shape retention.
MADE TO MOVE PAINT – Catalyst brushes are designed for use with medium to heavy-bodied acrylics and oil paints. They are able to even push heavy gel mediums with assurance.
DURABLE & AFFORDABLE – Whether you’re a professional painter in search of new art supplies or a beginner, our brushes are more durable, affordable and dependable than most traditional synthetics and natural hair brushes.
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