Brustro Artists Fixative Spray | 200 ml - Charcoal, Pastel & Pencil Art

Stop charcoal, soft pastel and pencil from smudging once a drawing is done. Brustro Artists Fixative is a 200 ml aerosol, printed Made in Spain, that you mist over the drawing to set loose particles on the paper.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Setting finished charcoal portraits and sketches
• Fixing soft pastel layers before framing
• Protecting pencil drawings in a sketchbook
• Fixing a layer so you can draw over it without mixing

Compatibility

Works with: drawings on paper and card in charcoal, graphite, soft pastel and colour pencil.

Pairs well with: scrap paper to test the spray and a flat surface or easel to spray on.

Not suitable for: varnishing paintings; use an artists varnish for that. Heavy coats can darken pastel, so keep coats light.

How to Use

1. Lay or pin the drawing flat or upright.
2. Shake the can as directed on the label.
3. Spray light, sweeping passes from the distance the label gives.
4. Let it dry, then add another light coat if needed.

Before You Buy

• This is an aerosol; follow the safety directions on the can and use it with good airflow
• Test on a scrap first, since some pastel colours can shift slightly under fixative
• The existing product details describe it as transparent and non removable; it cannot be taken off later

You will Need

• charcoal and graphite sticks
• sketchbooks and drawing paper

You may also like

• crayons and pastels
• sketch pencils
• more Brustro art supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a fixative spray do?
It mists a thin binder over loose drawing media so charcoal, pastel and graphite stay on the paper and smudge less.

How is Brustro fixative different from the Camel fixative spray?
Both are 200 ml aerosols for the same job. Brustro is printed Made in Spain; Camel is an Indian brand. Pick by brand preference.

Can I use it on watercolour or acrylic paintings?
No, it is meant for dry drawing media. Use a varnish on finished paintings.