Frequently Asked Questions

Seccorell is a finger-wipe painting technique that bridges the gap between watercolor and pastel techniques and requires neither water nor fixative. It was developed by the German company MeiArt.

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 generous colour areas
• Creation of representational 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, for technical reasons, watercolors and pastels are not suitable, as it does not require water or fixative. It is therefore also well suited for quick artistic projects or for working on the go.

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

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

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

Any paper that can be painted with colored pencils can also be decorated with Seccorell. On fine-pored papers, the colored areas are smooth and glossy, on coarser papers they are very intense but rather matte. However, it must not be as smooth as 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 feathers and pebbles are well suited to the Seccorell technique. The colour powder can be pre-rubbed for steep surfaces and then picked up and wiped in with the finger.

The rubbing block is cleaned with the brush after each application of paint. Any remaining paint powder should not be blown away, but rather gently brushed off the image with a cotton pad, rubbed into the surface and thus "disposed of". It is advisable to place a paper 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 colours can be mixed on the painting surface to create new colours. The basic colours are red, yellow, blue, light red, dark red, light yellow, dark yellow, light green, dark green, light blue and dark blue. Many different colour mixtures can be created using these basic colours.