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Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 7/5/2008 4:46:43 PM

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Does anyone seal their works on paper done in prismacolor pencil? I also have a couple of mixed - pastel and prisma, and those will definitely need some sort of sealer.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks!

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 7/5/2008 5:13:38 PM

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saran wrap and chewed, sugarless gum.

Sorry - have only done a few works in Prismacolor and I didn't seal them. They seem to be doing ok but then again, they are put away. If they are on paper, just keep them as you would anything on paper until framed. I know nothing about pastels. Here is a link to Jen's question in Painting and to yours, too. lol.

http://www.ebsqart.com/forum/Spraying_a_Fixative_on_Pastel_Paintings/m_80873/tm.htm
http://www.ebsqart.com/forum/Pastels_-_to_seal_or_not_to_seal%3f/m_110602/tm.htm

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 7/5/2008 5:25:40 PM

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You are a wise acre, do you know that?

I did go back and reread those two, thanks.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 7/5/2008 5:30:41 PM

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It's all I had to offer - a wise crack and info you already have.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 7/5/2008 7:22:52 PM

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It's been a while since I've done anything in color pencil, but I seem to remember I sprayed them with matte fixative.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 7/7/2008 1:04:04 PM

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Greetings GreenBiscuit!

I've had bad experiences with spray fixative in the past, so I don't even attempt it anymore, LOL! It never seems to fail....I get one little droplet of excess fixative in one spot, and it ruins my work.

Does anyone know how to prevent that from happening? Or how to fix it when it does happen?

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 7/7/2008 1:13:54 PM

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Hi Adra! Very nice work; I love your shell photos especially.

Fixative dribble is annoying! make sure the can's nozzle is always clean. A dirty/clogged nozzle will dribble. Wiping it after each use will help. In the dark ages, we used to apply fixative with a mouth blower, but that sounds awfully toxic now... plus I don't think you can find those anymore!

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 11/9/2008 1:07:22 PM

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Most colored pencil artists use Workable Fixative but you can also use Lascaux Fixative. Lascaux is more expensive though.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 4/3/2009 5:42:51 PM

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I have done some recent work in colored pencils and used a clear non yellowing fixative

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 4/3/2009 7:59:46 PM

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I don't think they need to be fixed, although if you've mixed with pastels that's probably a different situation. A lot of fixatives darken the colors so be sure to experiment first.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 4/3/2009 10:01:19 PM

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Prismacolor has 2 fixatives themselves:

Prismacolor Myston Workable Fixative

Prismacolor Tufflim Final Fixative. The final is available in matte or gloss.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 4/3/2009 10:41:01 PM

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Robin, do you know if they alter the color at all?

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 4/3/2009 11:56:27 PM

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I never used to, now I do after a month or so. that is usually enough time for the wax to come to the surface so I can buff it down, then spray fixative And then a very light, all purpose spray gloss varnish. I went back after several months and found without exception all of my drawings were looking faded, I knew it was the wax rising, and I decided I would rather find that then have the customer. I don't know if I sprayed fixitive on it right away if it would still, do that. It does make the colors slightly darker, but for me that is a good thing.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 4/4/2009 8:38:47 AM

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In the end, I have sealed them with a couple of light spray coats. I have been very happy with the results. Like Alma, the deep colors work for me.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 4/15/2009 9:17:09 AM

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I spray mine with a workable fixatif and I'm very pleased with the results. It deepens the color, prevents the wax bloom and gives a uniform surface. (you don't see the actually strokes of my blending) I've done a little with pastel and I noticed that spraying them has a tendency to kill the color, make it soak into the paper.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 4/15/2009 11:10:30 AM

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OK I have a list of questions now:

What brand fixative do you all use - just the prismacolor or is there something else you prefer?

Have any of you used them with oil based colored pencils (such as polychromos or Lyra) or just wax based? I'm wondering if the result would be any different.

Since it's a workable fixative, I assume that means you can go back in & still work on the drawing - does that change the experience at all?

Thanks!

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 5/3/2009 11:25:02 AM

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I'm going to sound like a total idiot, here. I just went and checked what I use to seal my drawings. I don't use workable fix at all. LOL!! I did in the beginning, but it wasn't workable for me and didn't seem to seal the bloom. Now, I don't spray until it's completed and I use Krylon Crystal Clear. My mother also works with CP. Her style is much more realistic than mine. She uses an electric eraser to remove pigment and rework, to beautiful effects. She too, doesn't spray until the work is done. (I'm trying to get her to join us, but the puter still intimidates her and she's shy. She's far better than I am.)

One hint for photographing your work. Don't spray until you've taken your picture. I've had a hell of a time fighting glare.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 5/3/2009 11:26:46 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: SBedsaul

I'm going to sound like a total idiot, here. I just went and checked what I use to seal my drawings. I don't use workable fix at all. LOL!! I did in the beginning, but it wasn't workable for me and didn't seem to seal the bloom. Now, I don't spray until it's completed and I use Krylon Crystal Clear. My mother also works with CP. Her style is much more realistic than mine. She uses an electric eraser to remove pigment and rework, to beautiful effects. She too, doesn't spray until the work is done. (I'm trying to get her to join us, but the puter still intimidates her and she's shy. She's far better than I am.)

One hint for photographing your work. Don't spray until you've taken your picture. I've had a hell of a time fighting glare.

Maybe you could post some of her work anyway, I'd love to see it.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 5/3/2009 11:39:38 AM

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I'll give it a shot, but I'll have to be pretty darned sneaky.

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RE: Sealing Prismacolor Pencils - 7/6/2009 9:46:59 AM

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I know this is way late,but i do a lot of the prismcolor pencil on heavy paper,i do something called burnishing,i think that what its called,you use rounded tool(you can buy tool),i use end of rounded paint brush,and you rub color into fibers of paper,it gives it a almost painted look,then i use the krylon,just make sure it's non-yellowing.

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