Frequently asked questions

Seccorell is a unique painting technique that forms a bridge between the watercolor and pastel techniques and requires neither water nor fixative. It was developed by the MeiArt company in Germany.

Seccorell is suitable for a wide range of applications and is an extremely versatile artistic medium. Here are some examples of what Seccorell is particularly suitable for:

• Design of large areas of color
• Creation of figurative motifs or painting of objects
• Layering techniques for watercolor or pastel-like works
• Combination with other media such as colored pencils or acrylic paints
• Use in therapy, especially for children

Seccorell is also very practical in situations where watercolors and pastels are not suitable for technical reasons, as it requires neither water nor fixative. It is therefore also ideal for quick artistic projects or for working on the go.

The paint sticks are rubbed directly over the painting surface on the rubbing block. The paint powder is then applied to the painting surface in the desired quantity and smudged with the fingers and worked in well. For high smudge resistance, the result can be polished with a cotton pad or similar.

Yes, Seccorell paints are harmless to health as they consist of bound mineral pigment.

It is possible to continue painting at a later date as long as the pigment has not already been polished to a glossy finish (the painting surface is then saturated).

Any paper that can be painted with colored pencils can also be designed with Seccorell. On fine-pored papers, the colored areas become smooth and shiny, on coarser papers very intense, but rather matt. However, it must not be smooth like varnish. The only known exception is kite paper or very smooth tracing paper.

Sanded, untreated wood, plaster, eggs (rubbed with vinegar essence beforehand), clay, stone, shells, canvas, light-colored feathers and pebbles are well suited for the Seccorell technique. The color powder can be pre-rubbed for steep surfaces and then picked up and wiped in with a finger.

The rubbing block is cleaned with the brush after each paint rub anyway. Remaining paint powder should not be blown away, but rather wiped off the picture with a cotton pad without applying pressure, rubbed into the surface and thus "disposed of". It is advisable to place a paper carpet pad (e.g. newspaper) on the work surface before starting work.

Seccorell paints are lightfast and can therefore last a very long time. However, it also depends on how the artwork is stored. If it is exposed to direct sunlight, for example, the color can fade over time.

Yes, Seccorell inks can also be used on dark paper. However, the colors may appear more intense on lighter papers.

Yes, Seccorell paints can be mixed on the painting surface to create new colors. The basic colors are red, yellow, blue, light red, dark red, light yellow, dark yellow, light green, dark green, light blue and dark blue. Many different color mixtures can be created with these basic colors.