Abstract: An apparatus for application of controlled amounts of cyanoacrylate adhesive catalyst solution to a substrate is disclosed. The apparatus includes an absorbent, wicking material that is permeated with catalyst solution. By contacting the permeated wicking material with the substrate, controlled amounts of catalyst solution may be applied to delimited areas of the substrate. The apparatus, which may have a configuration similar to that of a felt tip marking pen, allows convenient use of low-volatility solvents in the catalyst solution. Also disclosed is a method for application of catalyst solution and cyanoacrylate adhesive to a substrate. A dye or other colorimetric substance may be added to the catalyst solution to allow for visualization of the amount and location of catalyst solution on the substrate.