Cheap Alternative to Fixative

by Maggi Palmer
(Hampshire)

To fix chalk pastels use a cheap hairspray instead of the expensive arty fixative. Go to the 'pound shop' (or dollar shop) to stock up.

Also, use pastels to shade over acrylic paint - great for folds in fabric or shadows...

For small areas scribble your chosen colour onto a piece of paper to get a 'powder' then use a small fine dry paintbrush to apply and blend