Everytime I finish with a sketch in my sketchbook, when I go back to it later on, the pencil marks are smudged by page to page contact. Is there anything out there that can prevent this? Like something I can apply to the paper? Thanks.
2006-07-27 18:19:04 · 12 answers · asked by Peter 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
I take it that you keep you sketch book in you backpack?
Well, lets see the simplest solution would be to get yourself a clip-board. and a couple thick & kinda big rubber bands.
Even the "Clip" on the clipboard would do in some situations.
The problem is your sketchbook/sketchpad is moving and sliding around too much. So what ever you're working on only gets ruined.
Another thing to try is getting a couple of Bull-Clips, they're those black triangular paper clips, you'll know when you see them in the paper clip section of the stationary store, Its better to get them by the box (small box), but usually one or two (sized to the same thickness of your sketchbook/pad) is enough to keep it stable & the cheapest method too.
Another thing to consider, once you think you've finished working on a particular sketch, take it out of your sketch pad or sketch book, and keep it in a seaperate folder or one of those polymer envelopes to keep it from sliding around or mishandled.
If you're not ready to remove your sketch from the pad, the best thing to do is use another page as a cover sheet, secure it with a staple or piece of scotch tape at a corner or two. This will keep it reasonably safe until you're ready to put it in a safe place.
That idea of hair spary is a novel idea, but using professional grade "gloss finish" is preferable. The only draw back is the fumes which are toxic and flamable. Also it takes a while for it to dry. If you put too much and accidentally close your sketch book too soon, well you know you may as well use glue to cover it and then throw away your materpiece - in the garbage.
Also Finishing spray isn't cheap, even if you're cheap and try to use hair spary, I recommend using an unscented Ultra Hold, because its the Scenting that makes the paper go yellow or brown. Ultra hold tends to dry faster too.
Good luck I hope I was able to help.
2006-07-27 20:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by somber_pieces 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They do have a spray on sealant, and some companies sell pencils that don't smudge, but alot of "pencil" people smudge! If you don't find out anything that appeals t o you, perhaps you could ask an Art Dept.
in a college near you. Ask how they keep charcola from smearing
2006-07-28 16:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can use hairspray but it may not be good for the paper. If you have time to hit Michaels or some other arts and crafts store, check with them. I have some setting spray that I got at Craft Warehouse that would be idea. I think it's by 3M.
It's Krylon 1306 Workable Fixative.
2006-07-27 18:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used hair spray before but be sparingly with it as you dont need a lot for it to do the trick just spray your finished work and let to dry then it should put a thin film over your work and stop the smudging
2006-07-27 21:43:19 · answer #4 · answered by magnum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
somber pieces (the 7th answer) has the best advice for you. I would just like to add that when you use Krylon (which I use) don't breathe it in! Use it outside if you can, it's very strong and will stink up your studio for hours and gave you a headache. But it works very well to protect your drawing and you can work over it when it is dry. Hairspray sounds like a very bad idea.
2006-07-28 16:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by eebee2bee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3M Krylon 1306 Workable Fixative.
2006-07-28 11:13:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a spray that you can buy that will prevent this very thing. I have sprayed it on my charcoal sketches and it helps immensely.
you can also buy it online at
http://www.cheapjoes.com/
a great source for ALL art supplies....
2006-07-28 10:02:01 · answer #7 · answered by Troopers_Gurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use hairspray! it will yellow your paper. go to the arts and craft section of your store and buy an acid free fixative made especially for art. I do charcoal and it works great.
p.s. I buy it at Wal-Mart
2006-07-27 18:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by pebble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry to be the stupid one who doesnt know about drawing but you think i could see someof your sketches if you have any on the compy... And if you could give me pointers or anything??
My email addy is spacecase91@aol.com if you can
2006-07-27 18:38:29 · answer #9 · answered by Stephanie w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Test it first on some scrap, but hairspray will work. NOT the pump spray, but the aeresol kind.
2006-07-27 18:25:17 · answer #10 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋