I have a new obsession of using chalk for my cards.
But Ive noticed that the colour can be smudged.
I wondered if there was a cheap way of fixing the chalk on the card.
We alwyas used hair spray on chalk drawings when I was doing my art gcse but there are spray fixitives/ varnishes for going on chalk/ paper which might be more effective. Hopefully one of the artists can recommend a specific brand.
I’ve used this on paper, it says high gloss but if you apply sparingly it’s more of a subtle sheen (although you can build up the layers to give a more glossy finish)
http://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/shop-by-brand-c2159/crafters-companion-c25/accessories-c69/crafters-companion-spray-and-shine-high-gloss-varnish-green-can-p5139
@SashaGarrett I agree with the hairspray, nostalgic art school memories from the 80s! xx
I have used both Daler Rowney and Winsor and Newton fixatives on pastel and charcoal, they don’t add shine .
I use Winsor and Newton Professional fixative spray on all my pastel work. A large can 400ml costs about £13.50. The thing is if the work is rubbed hard, even after fixing, the pastel will still move. Hope you find a solution 
I use a light coating of hairspray =] don’t spray too close up or you won’t get even coverage!
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I think it might be time to get a can of hair spray and run some tests! (I’d try mailing myself one to see what effect the postie has on it) I wonder if the roughness of the card stock makes a difference as to how well the chalk/ pastel stays in place.
I remember my old art teacher telling us there was no point buying expensive fixative and to just use hairspray. Apparently the cheaper the better, I can’t vouch for that though 
That’s lucky, I just bought a cheap can of hairspray, I shall try it asap. Thanks one and all.
I add my vote to the hairspray camp - do come back and let us know how it went
Yup I used the hairspray trick when I used to draw with pastels
Hairspray can turn paper yellow after a period of time. Hopefully it won’t do anything to your cards, but it’s best to use the proper tool for the job.
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