jujsky Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 We did the Meet the Masters lesson on Van Gogh, and I don't really want to shove this oil paste of Starry Night into their portfolios because I'm afraid the pastels will rub off on other pieces and ruin them. Is there a way to set them? I tried to do an internet search, but I keep coming up with "oil pastel sets." :glare: That's not exactly what I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather R Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I have heard that aerosol hairspray works, but I haven't tried it. I know there are special sprays in the art department of michaels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 You can buy special fixative but I have heard hairspray as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Thank you both :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Gregg Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 And to also besafe place a layer of tissue paper between it and the next piece of paper. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary in VA Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 my 17 yo artist took a pastel portrait class last summer from a portrait artist who works in oil and pastel. She was adamant that the students not spray their work with fixative when they were done. She said it can change the color of their work. She told a story of one student who ignored the advice and her portrait was ruined by the fixative. A full week of work was destroyed. The teacher put the students' work in protective sleeves when they were finished. I found some here http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/archival-storage/krystal-seal-art-and-photo-bags.htm Hope this helps. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 my 17 yo artist took a pastel portrait class last summer from a portrait artist who works in oil and pastel. She was adamant that the students not spray their work with fixative when they were done. She said it can change the color of their work. She told a story of one student who ignored the advice and her portrait was ruined by the fixative. A full week of work was destroyed. The teacher put the students' work in protective sleeves when they were finished. I found some here http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/archival-storage/krystal-seal-art-and-photo-bags.htm Hope this helps. Mary :iagree: FWIW, the same thing can happen with come colored pencil work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Double post--sorry! Edited August 23, 2012 by sawuk double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Just asked Dd14, my artist. She attended a demonstration lesson with a somewhat famous portrait artist last fall. He used oil pastels and set them with extremely cheap hair spray--value brand from a grocery store. Dd said if its good enough for him that is what she will use. I would use the tissue paper too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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