# Chalk fixative help please
**URL:** https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329
**Category:** Craft Talk
**Created:** [19 September 2016 15:42 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329 "2016-09-19T15:42:23Z")
**Posts on this page:** 13
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@GrimmExhibition](https://talk.folksy.com/u/GrimmExhibition)
#### Post date: [19 September 2016 15:42 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/1 "2016-09-19T15:42:23Z")
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.
---
### Author:  [@SashaGarrett](https://talk.folksy.com/u/SashaGarrett)
#### Post date: [19 September 2016 15:46 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/2 "2016-09-19T15:46:18Z")
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.
---
### Author:  [@HandmadeByDiane](https://talk.folksy.com/u/HandmadeByDiane)
#### Post date: [19 September 2016 15:52 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/3 "2016-09-19T15:52:16Z")
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](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)
---
### Author:  [@thesherbetpatch](https://talk.folksy.com/u/thesherbetpatch)
#### Post date: [19 September 2016 17:35 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/4 "2016-09-19T17:35:15Z")
@SashaGarrett I agree with the hairspray, nostalgic art school memories from the 80s! xx
---
### Author:  [@DeborahJonesJewellery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/DeborahJonesJewellery)
#### Post date: [19 September 2016 17:51 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/5 "2016-09-19T17:51:23Z")
I have used both Daler Rowney and Winsor and Newton fixatives on pastel and charcoal, they don’t add shine .
---
### Author:  [@GloriaDeanCollections](https://talk.folksy.com/u/GloriaDeanCollections)
#### Post date: [21 September 2016 14:23 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/6 "2016-09-21T14:23:34Z")
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 🙂
---
### Author:  [@HMIllustration](https://talk.folksy.com/u/HMIllustration)
#### Post date: [21 September 2016 14:56 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/7 "2016-09-21T14:56:29Z")
I use a light coating of hairspray =] don’t spray too close up or you won’t get even coverage!
---
### Author:  [@SashaGarrett](https://talk.folksy.com/u/SashaGarrett)
#### Post date: [21 September 2016 15:08 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/8 "2016-09-21T15:08:10Z")
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.
---
### Author:  [@KraftyKoffeedoff](https://talk.folksy.com/u/KraftyKoffeedoff)
#### Post date: [21 September 2016 18:06 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/9 "2016-09-21T18:06:52Z")
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 😄
---
### Author:  [@GrimmExhibition](https://talk.folksy.com/u/GrimmExhibition)
#### Post date: [22 September 2016 10:37 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/10 "2016-09-22T10:37:58Z")
That’s lucky, I just bought a cheap can of hairspray, I shall try it asap. Thanks one and all.
---
### Author:  [@silvermoss](https://talk.folksy.com/u/silvermoss)
#### Post date: [23 September 2016 15:04 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/11 "2016-09-23T15:04:58Z")
I add my vote to the hairspray camp - do come back and let us know how it went 🙂
---
### Author:  [@elliepress](https://talk.folksy.com/u/elliepress)
#### Post date: [25 September 2016 21:16 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/12 "2016-09-25T21:16:05Z")
Yup I used the hairspray trick when I used to draw with pastels
---
### Author:  [@smallartstuff](https://talk.folksy.com/u/smallartstuff)
#### Post date: [13 October 2016 17:24 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/chalk-fixative-help-please/12329/13 "2016-10-13T17:24:17Z")
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.