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In this video we will use dollar store hair spray as a Fixative for Chalk pastels, gelatos, watercolor crayons, Charcoal watercolor and water based inks so you create art in layers.
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@GardenLD 4 жыл бұрын

I used to take commissions and make portraits of people and pets in pastel and pastel pencils. I tried all available fixatives and all of them were ruining pastel. Especially soft skin colors I put in a very thin layer were worst. Those thin layers practically disappeared on the color paper I used. The only thing that was much better, but not perfect - cheap hairspray. But I didn't use it on commissioned artworks because of the perfume smell. I used it on my sketches and studies. To keep my sketches safe and not to spend money on extra supplies I used glossy fashion magazines. I just put my sketches between pages. Works perfectly.

@marril96 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video! My friend recommended hairspray because I had issues with watercolor smudging and rubbing off on stuff. I came here looking for a tutorial and found this lovely thin!

@camille8446 6 жыл бұрын

My someone who gave art lessons at my school taught me this a couple of years ago and I just remembered it. She taught me some great art hacks lol

@betzaidavazquez5579 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for making this video. I have been wanting to preserve this art work I have that's in chalk. This video came at the right time, thanks for you explanation and taking the time. I cant wait to frame it. 🥰

@24deborahendsley23 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! TFS I just did a project with chalk paint and crayola chalks and I can't wait to give this a try!!!!

@ShemiDixon 4 жыл бұрын

#24 Deborah Endsley Great!Have a great day.Thank you so much for watching

@nicolemariecastillo5456 6 жыл бұрын

I will definitely be using tbis method on my pastel art pieces. Thanks for sharing ☺

@stardroplet9499 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad this works. I think this will work for some coloring pages that I did for fun, but hate the smudging of oil pastels etc. thank you!

@CatTalesCrafts 7 жыл бұрын

This is a great alternative for the temporary type of crafting that are not meant to last through decades for family members to enjoy as years go by, but hairspray will yellow like the dickens over not so long a time, so I would not use it on something you would like to have around years from now. The art fixative is expensive for a reason. It's lightfast. But for most crafty projects, hairspray is a super, inexpensive option.

@katpaints 7 жыл бұрын

True, for most, anyway. I used to be able to buy hairspray in bulk - refill the pump bottle. Some were yellow and some were clear. For quick sketches it is perfect. I've ruined sketchbook sketches by not using a fixative. I have some Blair that is very low odor.

@ShemiDixon 7 жыл бұрын

CatTalesCrafts I have canvases that I have use hairspray on and they have lasted for years .I seal them with a brush on varnish and I haven't had any problems with yellowing. I've had some of my canvases. for over 10 years now. lots of the master painters that we love so much didn't have access to expensive art products and their art has lasted for hundreds of years. they used inexpensive alternatives or they made a lot of their own products for instance gesso modeling paste. if I was selling an art piece I would not use this option. but its good option for art journal pages, canvases that are going to be hanging up in my house , gifts for friends and I don't think you have to worry about it . hairspray is great to use for layering multiple art mediums.

@katpaints 7 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I will experiment again. I am assuming it wasn't like the early AquaNet that kept my bouffant stable for hours back in the '60's. It could be sticky!

@wendyerin9414 6 жыл бұрын

CatTalesCrafts ii

@mchobbit2951 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot use fixative. I live with people who will complain about every smell and fixative DOES smell incredibly nasty. In addition to that, we do not have a garden and "seasons" which means that six months out of the year we have nasty weather. You are not supposed to use it inside. So it's not the cost, it's all of the other stuff that makes me not want to use it.

@kiks897 4 жыл бұрын

What happened after a year on the drawings you sprayed with this?? please do comparison of fixative and hair spray year after spraying it

@roseryan1542 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I did a bunch of alcohol ink projects and was going to seal them with the stuff I bought, but was dreading having to do a set up outside. This is an excellent alternative. Thanks again.

@jenniev7345 7 жыл бұрын

Please reply. I just finished a charcoal drawing and I absolutely love it. I want to save it. But I'm worried the paper will wrinkle?

@ShemiDixon 7 жыл бұрын

Lazy Llama no it will not wrinkle don't worry about it just spray a light coating maybe about 5 or 6 inches from your work and I promise that your paper won't wrinkle

@cyork1288 6 жыл бұрын

Love your moxie and energy...great tip and well demonstrated.

@pfryears 6 жыл бұрын

Hair cell is made from NC laquer and goes yellow and is not light fast... You need poly vinyl chloride or solvent Polyurethane

@maxnme21 4 жыл бұрын

I know you did the idea awhile ag....but I cud you...I was searching for the fixate problem of products NOT working. Let me tell you you DID IT!! I am new to pastels....used an overlay on a collage piece...actually lots of pan pastels. Which I was sorry I used. So I got a can of Krylon fixative. I sprayed it two different I es..I took precautions spraying thank goodness. It was awful. After drying I touched tge pastel and it really didn’t do anything. And thank goodness I found you .after several videos......and your hairspray suggestion works!!! OMG...it worked....thank you soooo much, I am now following your other videos. You are just the cutest!! Thank you so much.......keep on do8nl you do!! I am so grateful for the hairspray video,,, You get the gold star,,, Charlotte

@ShemiDixon 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! thank you so much for your comment and I'm so glad that this technique worked for you. Have a wonderful day 😀

@alicecilepin9370 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@parthaaich4536 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing way to do it !!!

@atxnight Жыл бұрын

Great video! I had hear about using hair spray but I didn't even think about the fixer having a harsh smell. Save a couple bucks, save your nose, and find it nearby. Good stuff. Thank you!

@Ima_Malek 4 жыл бұрын

I just started using this today, it works pretty good, thank you very much for the tutorial

@stevekobb3850 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly the information that I needed. Thank you so much for your excellent research and reporting!

@lifeismusicparnadonkers Жыл бұрын

I know acrylic paints doesnt need fixing spray so i am good there. I use soft pastels and acrylic paint together

@lifeismusicparnadonkers Жыл бұрын

This hack i am gonna try for my soft pastel sketchbook drawings

@jodybonus9895 Жыл бұрын

I just watched one of your videos about how to use hairspray as a fixative thank you for making that I'm going to try it with colored pencils and see how that works. after watching that video I subscribed to your channel excited to watch your other videos 💕

@aprilanthony1260 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really good art hack to try

@HerlyDigi 3 жыл бұрын

i will definitely try this hair spray

@creativesolutions902 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for that! Was it at all shiny? Was it more Matt or kind of in-between? Which would you categorize it as matte or glossy?

@rebornsnuzzles2573 4 жыл бұрын

I picked up some oil pastels around Christmas time. It's not my usual medium. After a bit I noticed the pastel was lifting. I'll definitely give a coat of hairspray and see if I can do an additional coat over the top.

@LedgerAndLace 7 жыл бұрын

OMG! AWESOME! Thanks so much, Shemi. I have a can of fixative that is so smelly I can't use it. So cool to have this as an option AND to know where to get it! :-)

@winnie2222 5 жыл бұрын

Ty so much for this! I've just started using watercolor n charcoal n the smearing was maddening! Ur awesome! Gratitude 😘

@ruthburley7386 7 жыл бұрын

The problem with pastels is the way the fixative changes the color or darkens the color. I'll have to do an experiment at home to see if it changes the original color of the pastel. I could afford a $1.00, right? :)

@MsNha-mo4it 4 жыл бұрын

Yes good idea.. thanks for sharing

@terribailey25 5 жыл бұрын

Wowsa! Great tip and love your enthusiasm👍🏼👩🏻‍🎨

@TorisTimeline 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks^-^

@KuroMingMing 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u for your video. Nice paint hack.

@jkasboh1 6 жыл бұрын

Yay! Have tried 3 or 4 things but not hairspray -- if this works on Bristol board and charcoal you have saved the day ! -)

@jonathan1104_ 5 жыл бұрын

When you rubbed your finger against the wateecolor, it shouldn't come off.

@lindamclean8809 Жыл бұрын

Does it yellow over time?

@kyanshi 5 жыл бұрын

I guess my only concern is will it fade or discolor as time passes? i'm making a charcoal drawing for someone and I want to make sure the fixative wont weaken and eventually erode.

@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool, tfs Shemi

@glendamoore6311 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tip.

@ramisobi5647 11 ай бұрын

I think that fixative create a waterproof layer over painting. But hair spray I think is not. What is your opinion? Also I am using hairspray more than fixative according to the price. Its cheaper and better

@ramisobi5647 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. But did you notice some thing like a glossy texture over the painting after spraying it by hair spray or its a matt or normal? Thank you again very nice video

@rachelw9325 6 жыл бұрын

I was surprised to find this actually works BUT I also found using the hairspray caused the pastel to bleed through onto the other side of the paper. I may have used too much, but it definitely bled through so do test this before using on one of your favourite pieces

@1Clairecijntje 6 жыл бұрын

Regular fixative can bleed through too. Teoh Yi Chie's post on fixatives gives the same caveats we should apply here. Test every time because not everything is compatible (ball pens, Sharpies.) He demonstrates some interesting fails he encountered. I will definitely try and test the hairspray option, even though I am more concerned about the lack of UV protection, living under the hot Caribbean Curaçao sun.

@EndlessSims3 Жыл бұрын

What about acrylic paint, colored pencils too? Ty

@blazenakonecna5924 5 ай бұрын

Hello Shemi, Can I use more than one layer after letting dry the first one?

@ArtbookendsMeyer 5 жыл бұрын

Great. Thank you😀😀😀

@mykiethomas 11 ай бұрын

Is it okay to use it on fabric to seal fabric marker?

@lisaswank-artfulinspiratio1865 7 жыл бұрын

Thank for sharing... great tip Shemi! I have use the expensive archival fixative on some art that will probably be going to my kids ... I didn't want it to yellow but for just playing and experimenting this sounds great! I wonder about the pump hairspray is if it works just as good as the aerosol hairspray? I try not to buy things that are aerosol...hmmm I may have to play/ test with my pump hair spray😃

@morna45 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is five years later, but I tried using pump hairspray, and it came out in rather large clumps of spray, not the fine spray of an aerosol, unfortunately.

@kiddadd 10 ай бұрын

@@morna45maybe you could transfer the fluid spray to an atomizer spray bottle.

@banditsunsetcraftsliving9290 Жыл бұрын

I do this to all my drawings. It was annoying that my drawings were changing every time touched them. So I lightly cover them in hairspray & store them in my tracing paper books.

@maryellencookmeynig9034 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this great tip.

@hanahahmad 10 ай бұрын

Does it make it yellow overtime?

@mayitrei 5 жыл бұрын

thanks

@helenaurelius-haddock4695 7 жыл бұрын

i discovered art journalling a year ago, and have wasted so much time trying to work out how to seal water based products to avoid them smearing....So many of the things available are water based, so it makes it really confusing - thanks for sharing!

@RC2214 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, I've never seen unscented hairspray before, and I know what you mean with the fixatives at the craft stores are expensive, I will try this :-):-)

@Miss-Placed.1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your tip :)

@Alice-rq2oo 6 жыл бұрын

Hmm I was thinking if I use chalk powder will the hairspray still work.

@emmu__ 2 жыл бұрын

Will it go yellow/ruin the painting overtime? :/

@minnahumble2294 Жыл бұрын

Do you choose extra firm hold for the hairspray? I’m so glad you put up this video!

@minnahumble2294 Жыл бұрын

Oops you answered that question in the video!

@vegandolls 5 жыл бұрын

I'm about to see if this works with markers....lol wish me luck. ( i'm gonna use Aussie)

@vegandolls 5 жыл бұрын

IT DOESN'T WORK WITH MARKERS...just fyi. If it gets wet it just runs like it would have ; (

@ellym279 3 жыл бұрын

Could you use it on alcohol ink on yupo paper? I sure hope it works. Thank you for your info. 🌼

@lauriesica 4 жыл бұрын

What is the best for sealing a finished piece of water based pen art?

@mitrasalehreyhani3131 2 жыл бұрын

What brand of fixative is this?

@arlingt2575 3 жыл бұрын

I made a charcoal drawing on the wall in my room. I want to seal it, but I don't know if this will work on a wall? Does it work on anything?

@carlohiomile 3 жыл бұрын

Does this work over crayon or crayon pen. I was going to try clear coat like car enamal paint.

@sugashayne1994 4 жыл бұрын

I just finished a drawing it’s a combination of Graphite and some Charcoal. I laid the drawing flat and sprayed Aqua Net on it (6-7 inches away). How long should I let it dry for??

@noelleb7391 6 жыл бұрын

So I painted something and few days later wanted to add glitter but didn't want to repaint the painting, can I just sorta hair spray over the glitter for hold it?

@rhiannonsweeet 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have to use a blow dryer? Or can you just spray it with hairspray? And let it air dry? I am going to try soft pastel for the first time. I usually use acrylics so i am trying to do research before i buy anything.

@lucillefemine2339 3 жыл бұрын

The hairspray darkens the colors which is a problem with fixative. But does it do this less?

@ceebeebrown2904 4 жыл бұрын

HO CAN YOU TELL ME IF I CAN GET A SPRAY LAMINATING COATING OR A CLEAR POLYMER SPRAY CAN ???? ANY INFO PLEASE

@upasanagupta792 6 жыл бұрын

Can i used hair spray on wall painting done by acrylic colour?

@matthewsnowdenshunterguy3352 5 жыл бұрын

Any tips for sealing chalk pastels on plastic? Used for weathering models. Matt varnishes and hair spray just brings the pastel off :(

@PlatinumMan22 3 жыл бұрын

Does this method work with pencil and fabric?

@satyanaryanrachha7938 4 жыл бұрын

Can it be used on graphite drawings🤔🤔🤔?

@Gratater 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use this for doll repaints?

@denisedifabiohiggins3676 5 жыл бұрын

What are you painting over the sprayed colored art?

@wintersvoidoninstagram309 6 жыл бұрын

You made my life 100% easier

@DragonKnight401 6 жыл бұрын

LPS PineApplePastries Galaxy if you plan on doing serious artwork, I would recommend using actual artist quality fixative. Search lachri fine art to see reasons why. Long story short this method is not archival/ and will not last.

@Sailorxdaeja 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use aqua net spray ?? Or white rain ?

@brigita2048 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use hair Spray on oil painting on canva?

@natlegere 3 жыл бұрын

NEVER DO THIS!

@eagleagent2414 5 жыл бұрын

I’m seeing all the responses to your suggestion...maybe a certain brand works better than others...give it a try...at least your trying to help.

@cbdbutterfly4841 6 жыл бұрын

I've been using hairspray for years for my art super cheap!

@noelleb7391 6 жыл бұрын

So I painted something and few days later wanted to add glitter but didn't want to repaint the painting, can I just sorta hair spray over the glitter for hold it?

@Sailorxdaeja 4 жыл бұрын

Will my coloring book pages turn yellow??

@greylance473 2 жыл бұрын

I have found using 2-3 lighter layers works better than one heavy coat.

@ShemiDixon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Great tip

@lifeismusicparnadonkers Жыл бұрын

Thus this hack work for soft pastels too?

@ShemiDixon Жыл бұрын

Yes, it does work for pastels. I usually do a couple layers. . Thanks

@lifeismusicparnadonkers Жыл бұрын

O thats asome. Thank you so mutch. You saved me so mutch money i can not thank you enough👍🏾😁🖐🏾

@lifeismusicparnadonkers Жыл бұрын

OMG i tryed it whit my non smell hairspray on my soft pastels. I can not believe it. This hack realy works. I can not thank you enough for this hack. It saves me so mutch money. Fixing sprays are super expensive. I payed for my non smell hair spray 1,09. I am so happy that this hack works. OMG i am super happy. Greetings from the netherlands

@michelinelavoie2086 4 жыл бұрын

How about yellowing?

@eagleagent2414 5 жыл бұрын

Do the colors darken?

@LaSharown 6 жыл бұрын

Shalom Sherri I follow your tutorial covering Altoid tines and when I add glitter it comes off. I was wondering can I use hairspray as a fixative on top of the glitter?

@HelloHello-wi3vp 4 жыл бұрын

LaSharown You should use Mod Podge for the glitter; hair spray won’t work with that.

@drew_bawane486 4 жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me if this trick work as effective on poster colour paintings? ?? I'm afraid that it'll ruin my whole painting 😕

@sumaiyamahin4972 4 жыл бұрын

Please reply.. I have just finished a plastic pot with acrylic color. I wanna put a plant on the pot.now How can I fix the color from water. Please reply

@ShemiDixon 4 жыл бұрын

Sumaiya Mahin Hi no you’re going to have to use an acrylic sealer hairspray will not work.

@sumaiyamahin4972 4 жыл бұрын

Thanku shemi 🥰

@piperkosheen6 3 жыл бұрын

ok ok but will this seal ACRYLIC paintings???

@zoilarivera8866 3 жыл бұрын

PLEASE ANSWER!! If I hair spray my collage can I watercolor on top? Please help I don’t want to ruin my project but I want to add it my collage. Thanks in advance🙏🏻

@ShemiDixon 3 жыл бұрын

Hello sorry I don’t think that the hairspray will act as a sealant. You will definitely need to use clear gesso or a watercolor ground if you want to watercolor over your collage

@zoilarivera8866 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShemiDixon ...Thank you so much for replying🙏🏻

@DawnBledsoe 2 жыл бұрын

It kinda ruined my picture. I used it on soft pastel not good

@sallymalec2685 4 жыл бұрын

Does the hairspray give the art piece a satin, matte or glossy finish?

@ShemiDixon 4 жыл бұрын

In my experience it gives it a matte finish.thanks for watching

@kristeenloredo8789 4 жыл бұрын

Can i use it to seal glitters on papers? Thank you!

@kermitdoesminecraft7768 4 жыл бұрын

You can’t

@DawnBledsoe 2 жыл бұрын

I’m super upset my portrait is ruined

@spiritedtalesfineart 6 жыл бұрын

Don't use hair spray to fix your work. It is not designed for artwork, it is designed for hair. It yellows quickly and will eat into your art work and your paper because it is acidic. Your art is safer without any spray if you find artist fixative too expensive.

@latam.8706 5 жыл бұрын

Read this article: littleredwindow.com/how-to-preserve-your-chalkboard-drawings/

@attheranch873 6 жыл бұрын

It isn’t made for that. It will degrade your work.

@yolandivanstraaten984 5 жыл бұрын

Got a question I used soft pastel on canvas and tried hair spray but it didn't work it still smudge what can I do about that?

@ShemiDixon 5 жыл бұрын

I would use a Krylon K01306 Workable Fixatif Spray Clear, 11-Ounce Aerosol. or a spray acrylic sealer amzn.to/2UjjzVy and spray acrylic sealer amzn.to/2QA0NtN Thanks

@ShemiDixon 5 жыл бұрын

I would use a spray acrylic adhesive.

@artisticafflair408 4 жыл бұрын

it's left greasy stains on my art...

@Via_Von 6 жыл бұрын

This is a terrible idea for art one hopes to sell or gift - it will remove any archival feature to the art by breaking down not only the surface but the medium itself! Please educate your viewers about that.

@terryjackson8773 2 жыл бұрын

This is okay for work that isn't important or isn't for sale but please, don't use hair spray on commissions or artwork for sale. It's not professional and will eventually yellow.