u/santafegardener99

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Alternative to Workable Fixative

Has a non-stinky fixative been invented yet?

The previous art teacher (high school) left behind multiple boxes of artist grade pastel sets. Truly gorgeous and the students love to use them but the process of fixing them is AWFUL.

We have to go outside - wind blowing around the papers and aerosol glue - then they have to off-gas for a long time. Blech. Even the students are like “ew - this is (scrunchy face)”.

I am sensitive to solvents after a lifetime of exposure - would rather not deal with them - but understand the necessity. I have a budget and think it would be worth using it so that the kids can use these pastels.
Totally open to recommendations and anecdotes!! What has worked / not worked for you?

thank you!

TLDR: Have you found an alternative to Krylon Workable fixative for pastel drawings?

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u/santafegardener99 — 4 days ago