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The properties of hair spray as a fixative for pastel and charcoal on paper

The properties of hair spray as a fixative for pastel and charcoal on paper

Many artists who create drawings with friable or powdery media, such as chalk, pastel and charcoal, choose to use hairspray as an inexpensive alternative to commercially available art fixatives. The physical properties and ageing characteristics of hair sprays, which have been applied to art on pape...

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Main Author: Walton, Ainsley (-)
Corporate Author: Queen's University. Department of art (-)
Format: Book
Language:eng
Published: Kingston, Canada : Queen's University 2004
Subjects:
Drawing, Engraving/Dessin, Gravure
Products and techniques/Produits et techniques
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Summary:Many artists who create drawings with friable or powdery media, such as chalk, pastel and charcoal, choose to use hairspray as an inexpensive alternative to commercially available art fixatives. The physical properties and ageing characteristics of hair sprays, which have been applied to art on paper, have not been thoroughly investigated. In this project, the effects of hair sprays on media and paper before and after exposure to ultraviolet light have been investigated. Using test samples of coloured pastels on paper and charcoal on paper, sample sets were treated with one of several brands of inexpensive hairspray or artists' fixatives. The products tested were: Adorn hairspray, Aquanet Fresh Scent hairspray, Aquanet Unscented hairspray, Finesse hairspray, Lady Classic hairspray, White Rain hairspray, Winsor and Newton artists' fixative and Krylon workable art fixative. The samples were analysed with a colorimeter after drying. Sample sets were then artificially aged through exposure to prolonged levels of ultraviolet light. Changes in colour and gloss over time were assessed using the colorimeter. The components of the hairsprays and artists' fixatives were assessed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results show that the hairsprays tested may serve as adequate fixatives for pastel as they do not appear to have any deleterious effects when compared to the commercial art fixatives tested, and appear to prevent light-induced fading of fugitive pigments and coloured papers. These results will help artists to make an informed choice when choosing to apply hair sprays as a fixatives to their works.
Physical Description:ca. 100 p. in various pagings : tables ; 28 cm
Bibliography:ca. 15 bibliog. refs.

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