How to Use Spray Fixative for Drawings: RISD Art Professor Demos

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See how to safely apply spray fixative on on drawings created with dry drawing media such as charcoal, soft pastels, and graphite. Prof Lieu demonstrates how to apply the fixative to a drawing in order to ensure long term care for your drawings, and explains some of the hazards of handling the fixative improperly. Demo by RISD Adjunct Professor Clara Lieu.
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@artprof 4 года назад

See Prof Lieu's tutorial on drawing a portrait with charcoal here! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3VxcbxAE1vQ.html

@Someone-kf8xe 4 года назад

I have a question Is super quick grip sprat adhesive the right one? It was the only one I could find

@artprof 4 года назад

I've never used that item, so I'm not sure. In the US this is the one I recommend: amzn.to/2xKQBTV -Prof Lieu

@kyfrio4532 6 лет назад

Wow. Very informative. I'm freaking glad that youtube recommended this video. I used to spray fixative indoor, in my room lol. Won't do it again hahaha

@artprof 6 лет назад

Glad to hear that, fixative is SO bad for you!!! Cheers to healthy spraying in the future.

@dayanarahali 4 года назад

I like your speaking voice! Very clear diction and pleasant voice pitch. Thanks teacher

@SS-qg9jk 3 года назад

that's exactly my thought!

@Someone-kf8xe 4 года назад

Me: *sprays it six times* Good thing I tested it on a sketch and not an actual good drawing

@attheranch873 4 года назад

We all used crystal clear when I was in art school. It works great, but it’s so toxic that I can smell the drawing when I bring it inside, even after it’s dry! The BEST fixative I found is Spectrafix spray fixative. It’s made of casein, works beautifully on several mediums, and you can spray it indoors. The spray container it comes in tends to splatter so it’s best to get a florisal spray container to put it in. Spectra fix sells them or you can get them at a beauty supply for cheap.

@jordyndasovic2081 5 лет назад

1:54 for ppl who want to know how to use it.

@ricketysticks 5 лет назад

Haha, wow, I just ended up doing like three or four coats on a single page of my sketchbook because I wasn't sure one coat was enough. At least I can stop wasting my spray, now.

@artprof 5 лет назад

Yup, 1 coat is plenty!

@markcullimore1 4 года назад

Casein fixative spray is non-toxic and it's workable.

@justinrumsby1017 4 года назад

That’s problem. I over do the fixative as I I’m sure if that’s enough for the soft pastels to stick. So... my pastel colour end up dull and a shadow develops on the surface. The paper very wet! 😧 So, just one pass with the spray should be as good as can be? I’ll have to practice with that.

@artprof 4 года назад

I think one pass is fine! Honestly, soft pastels are just a major problem in general, the only true way to protect them is under glass. -Prof Lieu

@izzab1546 3 года назад

I know this video is pretty old but I saw that you guys were still liking recent comments so I was hoping I could get some help on this topic. I've searched a lot of websites and forms but not many seem to talk about this. I made a pencil sketch a while back, and I wanted to put some gold foil on it to decorate it. I used a regular glue+water mix and some of it got slightly on the pencil sketch and left undesirable marks, which I couldn't really get rid of and brought down the quality of the sketch. I wanted to re-do the piece, but I was wondering if putting a spray fixative over the sketch first would help with the pencil sketch being protected from the glue so there were no darker marks due to the glue on the pencil. Should I use a temporary or permanent fixative? Do you guys recommend any kinds of fixatives for pencil drawings and gold foil?

@artprof 3 года назад

Hi! The only way to truly know is to do some tests with different materials. I think you might get better results with a matte spray instead of fixative; if you do use fixative, the permanent one would probably be better. Another option might be a very thin layer of matte medium, then sanded down. Song Kang demos this technique in this tutorial: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DB8RrJCH0zg.html Good luck! -Prof Lieu

@erickgm15 4 года назад

I sprayed it indoors. Now im gonna last till I'm 200 years old 😦. In all honesty, should I just use the permanent fixitive? I use the regular one when I'm done with the drawing.

@allencampbell1058 3 года назад

Can I use a fine art fixative spray for my charcoal drawings??

@jasonsumair9725 4 года назад

Thanks so much your info helps Charcoal is very difficult to work with but I'm going to face my fears

@artprof 4 года назад

Yes, charcoal can be challenging, but if you push through it, it can get wonderful results. You might like my charcoal drawing tutorial: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3VxcbxAE1vQ.html -Prof Lieu

@martyharris9388 4 года назад

Absolutely WONDERFUL. The info was just what I needed, clear and concise. I'm about to teach 5th graders to draw Picasso's Don Quixote using charcoal. I just did my FIRST charcoal drawing and I'm pleased to show it to the students. AND I'll stop using four coats of fixative on my pastel drawings too. Didn't know about the "workable" type...very helpful! Thanks for your info. Adios...Marty

@artprof 4 года назад

Glad to hear this gave you useful information! We also have this self-portrait drawing in charcoal tutorial that you might enjoy: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eftV9BJYElI.html

@reze3416 4 года назад

So... what happens if your drawing is at that wet stage? 😅 Will it just take longer for everything to dry or will it remain sticky forever...?

@douglasgransaull8413 2 года назад

I have a krylon fine art fixative, their say to spray three light coats,15 to 20 minutes between each spray? Is it necessary to spray so much times? Is their an alternative to fixative that is safer? I don’t see an expiry date on the can?

@Zazoo1995 2 года назад

I really, really loved the professor in this video, they do such a wonderful job of explaining the material. Videos like these are priceless as you taught me so much in just two minutes!

@artprof 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we're glad it was helpful for you! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@Kattyxotica 3 года назад

This was really helpful. This video answered a question I had and also learned that there is more than one type of fixative. Thank you.

@artprof 3 года назад

You're so welcome! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@richak7652 4 года назад

I love the smell of fixative

@artprof 4 года назад

I don't think it's in any way good for you but it's my guilty pleasure too! - Victoria Lin, Art Prof Staff

@neilagangitlog 4 года назад

Same, but i really shouldn't sniff it XD

@bubbletae286 4 года назад

Ahh I did a charcoal drawing and needed to use fixative but was scared how to use it without ruining my drawing so I looked on youtube and different people used different ways, i’m glad I can across a professional! Thanks a lot, it really helped

@artprof 4 года назад

Glad I could help!

@mountieman18 2 года назад

huh, probably shoulda watched before spraying fixative on my drawing

@artprof 2 года назад

Haha, whoops! Now you'll be ready for the next drawing, though! 😁 -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@sayen8405 4 года назад

Yay! Thank you for this informative video. I'm currently planning to buy fixatives in order to secure my drawings since I do commissioned portraits. This really helped and taught me well. Thank you! 🤗

@artprof 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! You might like this video, I talk a lot about doing portrait commissions: Art Commissions: What You Need to Know: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8hh9anCd9zk.html -Prof Lieu

@tinkerquinn8580 2 года назад

What's What's difference between spray fixative and sprsy varnish?

@artprof 2 года назад

A fixative just sets the material on the paper. A varnish usually changes the luminosity and protects against dust, moisture, and UV light. -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@jessicandothings Год назад

What are some workable and permanent fixatives you would recommend to buy?

@artprof Год назад

I use Krylon and it works just fine for me! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@farrowcs 3 года назад

Mine just takes all the color out of the pastel..... luckily I just whipped up some paintings and try it before putting it on somthing I really worked on

@artprof 3 года назад

Oh that's so smart! Lucky you thought far ahead - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@dayanarahali 3 года назад

Teacher, why does my fixative spit blobs? It ends up leaving blob marks on my acrylic works :( i am holding it far but the canvas is laying on floor. I don’t know why my fixative spray sometimes drips.... ;( is there a solution for the blobs?

@artprof 3 года назад

Oh that's awful! I'm honestly not sure, but I'd make sure you shake the can well before you use it. You can definitely look up reviews for different brands online, maybe other people have had that problem too :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@MadebyAndi_Art Год назад

Try spraying it with it standing up, the blobs may drip to the ground instead of on your work, there’s also the wafting method if it’s particularly an issue

@pseudonamed 2 года назад

there is a non-toxic fixative you can use indoors but it is more difficult to work with and easier to ruin the work.. casein based sprays. these are what people like Degas used back in the day, but they aren't aerosols so it's easy to overdo them and soak the paper too much.

@artprof 2 года назад

Ohh very interesting-- thank you for sharing your expertise with us! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@mRahman92 2 месяца назад

Isn't hair spray flammable?

@artprof Месяц назад

I’m not sure! Check the brand. -Prof Lieu

@crisalidathomassie1811 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the information about fixatives. I’m working on some exercises with oil paint and I have been using hair spray on canvas to preserve the drawing. I will keep in mundo not to do it on a canvas. Great video and very educational. Blessings and be safe. I have subscribed to your channel. I’m looking forward to watch other videos.

@artprof 3 года назад

We appreciate your support so much, thank you!! If you liked this video, you might also enjoy this one about oil vs acrylic painting: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pzSGdNdrfSA.html feel free to check it out :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@allencampbell1058 2 года назад

@@artprof which brand is the best for Permanent fixative?? I see alot of workable fixative and not much of permanent

@jenthang 5 лет назад

But fixative sprayed outside gets into the environment. Don't we care about that? It's so frustrating as an artist who cares about the environment that there are no resources on how to contain these harmful chemicals for the least environmental damage.

@artprof 5 лет назад

Yes that's a good point to make, I'm not actually sure specifically what kind of impact fixative has on the environment, you'd probably have to contact the company (Krylon) to find out.

@thisjointisloose 5 лет назад

Can we keep things in perspective? You do more damage to the environment by driving everyday than by using fixative once in a while. Most of the spray stays in the paper anyway

@lavenderdawnstar 4 года назад

@@thisjointisloose Valid point, but it is good to stay aware of how our actions are impacting our living space.

@GenesisCruzerNeo 4 года назад

So you prefer spray indoor to harm your body, pet & family health in danger rather that outside...a potential Darwin Awards for you there.

@solarstarfish303 4 года назад

Can anyone recommend a fixative for Ballpoint pen drawings?

@ajalbertamurao5276 6 лет назад

can I use clear lacquer spray paint as a fixative?

@artprof 6 лет назад

I've never used that before, so I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing probably not!

@MadebyAndi_Art Год назад

Do all drawings or works need fixative for professional selling? I’m starting an Etsy and I’m self-taught I mostly use pencil crayon (prismacolour) but I also use a variety of other materials namely watercolour, alcohol marker, gouache and pen, possibly even acrylic soon as well, trying to learn about all the fixatives and varnishes is giving me a headache, plain alcohol marker/pencil crayon/watercolour seems like it would keep ok without any fixative as long as it’s kept well so is it really necessary? I’m shipping using cellophane sleeves and other protective methods already

@artprof Год назад

I'd say you only really need fixative if you're using graphite or other materials that smudge! I never use fixatives or sealants for watercolor or marker works - Mia, Art Prof Staff

@MadebyAndi_Art Год назад

@@artprof thanks! My health isn’t great, I certainly want to avoid those kinds of fumes if I can

@OhMyOreyo 3 года назад

I was literally about to start using this on my studies in my sketchbook. Great video! ❤🙏🏾

@allencampbell1058 2 года назад

Which brand is the best for permanent fixative to help seal and not smudge even as much as a fingertip??

@artprof 2 года назад

I like Krylon “Crystal Clear,” it works well! -Prof Lieu

@allencampbell1058 2 года назад

@@artprof thank u 💯✍

@lookpadb1194 3 года назад

"It's really toxic. Never ever spray it indoors." *Me who just sprayed it in my closed bedroom* whoopsie

@artprof 3 года назад

Oh no! Open a window as soon as you can, haha - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@stevejwilliams 2 года назад

Casein fixative is non-toxic and can be made safely by mixing pure casein powder (from bodybuilding powder suppliers), pure water, and spirits (either pure grain alcohol or methylated spirits that have no color but are still denatured). This is essentially the Degas recipe, though he used casein made from milk.

@artprof 2 года назад

Wow, thank you so much for the explanation of casein, you don't know how badly we've needed this! 😂 We have this whole black hole of knowledge about casein as you can see from this painting curriculum video, around 46:36 : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7BcLna8cTqQ.html -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@marlacarrera-raleigh5135 2 года назад

Hi, great video, thanks for posting! One question... Can I use final fixative on a painting I made which has both pastel and acrylic paint?

@artprof 2 года назад

I would do some research on the different brands of fixative to make sure it won't damage your piece! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@nenecitosart1405 2 года назад

Just to be clear workable fixative work best in layering colors and easily make corrections. And permanent is best when your confident all the porportions are correct and you have your layers build up for that final spray.

@artprof 2 года назад

Such good advice! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@SS-qg9jk 3 года назад

This comment is for Clara! I enjoy so much watching your videos, your presence and voice relaxes me a lot (I will not talk about your art tips and knowledge... this is obvious...) but yeah you are so congenial to me ! Thank you for doing these videos and for being so clear, I am so happy to have found THIS channel, I mean , there is literally no source on the internet with your content! You are my favorite! Many greetings from Greece, Europe

@artprof 3 года назад

I'm so glad that you found us! It's so lovely to hear that our resources have helped you grow as an artist. -Prof Lieu

@lcat4123 3 года назад

Have you ever found the fixative over pastels or anything else leads to a pixelation such as you would see from a printer?

@artprof 3 года назад

Nope, really the fixative just darkens the drawing slightly. -Prof Lieu

@culturallymade5561 3 года назад

Thank you

@artprof 3 года назад

You're welcome :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@eerielconstantine5051 7 лет назад

So helpful, thank you!

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@Mlia1977 4 года назад

Thanks! Does it make your drawing shiny? And can you use it on drawings made with pencils ✏️?

@artprof 4 года назад

It's not shiny, but you'll notice that the surface does look a little different. Yes, you can use it on pencil drawings. -Prof Lieu

@rhyannonp8231 5 лет назад

I live in a hot area, do I have to worry if I do it in the heat and how long do I leave it outside, will bugs become fixed to it lol

@artprof 5 лет назад

It shouldn't be a problem, the fixative creates a very matte surface and isn't sticky at all, you will be fine!

@lalapalooza6467 3 года назад

I used it indoors before i saw this, is that a problem? I am worried?

@artprof 3 года назад

You should be fine! Try to take it outside in the future though, if you're breathing in fumes all the time, it can lead to health problems in the future :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@angelsevilla1636 6 лет назад

HI if i want to add fixative in order for my sketch to not smudge so i can paint over it in oil paint , which one should i use? workable or permanent?

@artprof 6 лет назад

You could use permanent, except that you really shouldn't paint on a sketch with oil paint because the oil paint will eat your paper! (assuming your sketch is on paper) The fixative won't protect your sketch from the oil paint. Oil paint has to be done on a primed surface like gessoed canvas or paper.

@jaredpatterson1701 3 года назад

So after I spray the fixative (charcoal drawings), I'll be able to color over it with pastels without the charcoal & pastels blending right?

@artprof 3 года назад

I'm not totally sure, I would try it out a scrap piece of paper before doing it on a drawing you have spent time on! -Prof Lieu

@jaredpatterson1701 3 года назад

@@artprof thanks 😅 so simple I should've thought of that lol

@scottm2553 3 года назад

Do you know what makes the fixative toxic? I was trying to look it up but couldn't find anything definitive. Is it more than just the solvent that makes it toxic?

@artprof 3 года назад

I really don’t know, sorry! I think you would have to contact the manufacturer. -Prof Lieu

@scottm2553 3 года назад

@@artprof Ok will do!

@nataliapontikou8172 3 года назад

This video was very helpful ! Can you please suggest to me a workable fixative spray ?

@artprof 3 года назад

Krylon makes a good one! -Prof Lieu

@nataliapontikou8172 3 года назад

@@artprof Thank u for your quick response

@jayitadas4160 4 года назад

Can fixative spray be used on works which involve use of natural colors from turmeric, beetroot?

@artprof 4 года назад

I've never tried it before, but give it a shot and see! -Prof Lieu

@jayitadas4160 4 года назад

@@artprof will give it a try then 😇😅.

@FroggyChairOfficial 4 года назад

Can i use it on Acrylic paint?

@artprof 4 года назад

There really is no need to use fixative on acrylic paint, fixative really is only for dry media that is powdery. -Prof Lieu

@karinswartz3046 2 года назад

Hi Professor, Just wondering... If I use a workable fixative on pastel background and then use prismacolor pencils, do I need to spray a final non workable fixative on the piece once it's complete? I am concerned about the pastel transferring later if the page of my colouring book touches the other page in the book.

@artprof 2 года назад

Yes, you should spray a final layer of fixative on top, and putting a piece of tissue paper between artworks always helps. -Lauryn Welch, Art Prof Teaching Artist

@karinswartz3046 2 года назад

@@artprof Thank you for your useful and speedy reply. Glad that I stumbled across your channel! I'm on a quest to teach myself all things about the world of art, it's truly like peeling an onion, but without the tears! Thanks again.

@karinswartz3046 2 года назад

Hi again, just wanted to mention that i will be using chalk pastel and not oil pastel on the colouring book page. Is the Krylon workable spray and a final fixative krylon spray compatible with chalk pastel or will it turn it white?

@nathintuli6986 3 года назад

This was a short & sweet video

@artprof 3 года назад

Right?? - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@Erilis000 7 лет назад

Very informative and good techniques, thank you!

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Thanks! We have more art supply videos here: artprof.org/art-supplies/

@lavenderdawnstar 4 года назад

Do you have experience with using a fixative on fabric? I have some delicate crochet work I would like to protect and stiffen slightly. I was considering starch but am looking for something a bit more permanent and that won't age.

@artprof 4 года назад

I've never used fixative on fabric, so I'm not sure what the surface of the crochet work would be like. I guess you could just get some yarn and test it out and see! -Prof Lieu

@lavenderdawnstar 4 года назад

@@artprof Will do! Thanks!

@dhandley8893 2 года назад

This is late, but perhaps you'll see it. With crochet cottons, pinning it to shape and using spray sizing, saturate and allow to dry. Do not use spray starch as it has sugars in it and may attract critters. The same with old fashioned sugar water which is an old way to do it. You don't want your work eaten.

@DawidKowalskipolish 4 года назад

Hi. I am an beginner pastel artis and I have had pasteled a couple really good paintings, but I was heard that the colors on my painting can get ruined... is it true... Please answer me Missis Prof !!!! Coz I dont know what should I do?

@artprof 4 года назад

What type of pastels are you using? Are they soft pastels or oil pastels? Between the two, soft pastels are extremely delicate and can be ruined very easily, so I recommend either using fixative or putting the drawing behind a glass frame. Oil pastel is more durable and less fragile, but it's still susceptible to damage. -Prof Lieu

@DawidKowalskipolish 4 года назад

@@artprof I'm using soft pastels... And when I finished the painting should I fixative it and put it in Passepartout behind the glass and that is okay? Or when it's gonna stay at my place and I'm not gonna move the paintings can I not use the fixative and put it in Passepartout, or then the pigments are gonna fall on the white Passepartout?

@artprof 4 года назад

If it's going under glass, no need to apply the fixative. The fixative does darken the drawing a bit, so it's better to not use it. The fixative helps a bit, but it's not perfect, so even a drawing with fixative can get damaged if someone rubs it. -Prof Lieu

@DawidKowalskipolish 4 года назад

@@artprof thank you so much for your answer. It cleared me a lot!

@warrenkamau660 4 года назад

Does fixative help the graphite drawing from fading,in the case where its framed and hanged?Thanks.

@artprof 4 года назад

Not really, fixative just protects when drawing if someone physically touches it. -Prof Lieu

@warrenkamau660 4 года назад

@@artprof Thank you so much for the info! So if its behind glass its relatively safe from fading?

@artprof 4 года назад

@@warrenkamau660 Yes, you just have to make sure that it has an archival mat and museum glass, talk to a framer about it. -Prof Lieu

@warrenkamau660 4 года назад

@@artprof Thank you so much Prof Lieu👐👐super grateful!

@jonathanlaw9023 3 года назад

Great video 👍🏼

@artprof 3 года назад

Thank you so much! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

@Candyz112 6 лет назад

Hey, i just got my first can of fixative today! Im thinking of spraying all of my sketches in my sketchbook because they just wont stop smudging. In the video, you said to not spray it indoors but its kind of a hassle to go outside every single time i do a little sketch in my sketchbook. Is it really that necessary? Also, how long does it take for the fixative to dry? Can i just flip the page and spray the next drawing without waiting for the previous page to dry? Thanks!

@artprof 6 лет назад

Yes it really, really is necessary to spray fixative outdoors. Spray fixative is sooooo bad for you, and you don't want to inhale any of it!!! It dries almost right away, you could spray it, wait like 2 minutes, and then flip the page and start drawing.