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Nitin Chitari
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Sep-10-02, 03:57 PM ()

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"use of fixative"

I am using fixative on my drawings drewn with pencils.
i want to know is it really worth to use it.
is there any other medium

Chitari

verdaccio

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Dec-23-02, 04:56 AM ()

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1. "RE: use of fixative"

you must use some sort of fixative, even if you frame the drawing immediately. there are many kinds. i find that most aerosol fixatives dont really work that well, and the aerosol things have a tendency to clog, which necessitates vigilance on the part of the fixer to make sure he/she doesnt accidentally ruin a drawing with large yellow globs of fixative. if you use aerosol fixative, always test it on a blank piece of newsprint to make sure it is coming out as a fine mist, with no droplets. you can unclog the this by soaking it in a mixture of hot water with a drop or two of vinegar. remember to rinse it in clean water and dry it before you use it.

i personally prefer blowing fixative on myself. the aerosols and fumes are not really an issue, and i can control how much i want on. certain parts of a drawing neeed, in my opinion, a custom application of fixative which the blow on method is the best for.you can buy a blower and fixative liquid at a "pro" type art store or online.

hope this helps.

jai guru deva om

WarHorseLover

Member since Aug-26-02
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Dec-23-02, 05:16 AM ()

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2. "RE: use of fixative"

I always use a workable fixative! Beware though it WILL change the texture of your work. Sometimes for that very reason I will appy it to a drawing where the paper just doesn't have enough tooth for what I am doing. I use an aresol can for mine but I ALWAYS spray some cardboard befor spraying my work. When the work is complete I spray it with a permanent fixative to seal the drawing.

Steph
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verdaccio

Member since Dec-15-02
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Dec-23-02, 03:56 PM ()

3. "RE: use of fixative"

heres aquestion for you steph. is workable fixative really workable? ive never tried, or used workable. ive always been skeptical.

if it is workable, are there some surfaces it is more workable on than others? thanks

jai guru deva om

WarHorseLover

Member since Aug-26-02
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Dec-24-02, 00:10 AM ()

4. "RE: use of fixative"

Yes, it is workable. You CAN erase a bit once your work is sprayed. It really seems to help put some tooth on my Canson smooth Bristol board and on smooth clayboard when I'm working on that. I havn't used it on anything else. The permanent IS in fact permanent. Once applied your stuck, no touch ups after that.

Steph
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Bill_Johnston
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Dec-24-02, 03:13 AM ()

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5. "RE: use of fixative"

Stephanie, what do you use for a permanent fixative? I always use the "workable" stuff as a final fixative. Am I doing something wrong?

Bill

WarHorseLover

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Dec-27-02, 05:56 AM ()

6. "RE: use of fixative"

Bill,
I'll have to go look at the can <right now I'm too lazy to get off my tukus> It is something I just started using and it's as good as varnish! Once this is on only god or mother nature could remove the graphite!

Steph
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