Fixative?

[Sedig]

I'm losing drawings to smudging, so I'm looking into something to stop it.

I've heard that hairspray will do well enough, and if so--aerosol or squirt bottle? Does it make a difference?

If hairspray's no good, what should I look for in a fixative?

[DSillustration]

Krylon Workable fixative
or
Krylon Crystal Clear.

Same price as hairspray and a zillion times better.
You can buy both at Wal-mart or any good art store.
Remember to check the Craft section and the Hardware section.

Workable Fixative is good if you plan on going back in to the piece.
A light misting of either one is enough to prevent smudging.
Do a couple of light coats to be certain.

[Elwell]

Make sure you are in an area with good ventilation, preferably outside, when using fixative, especially Crystal Clear.

[Elwell]

If you're using enough fixative so that the pages need to dry, you're using too much. A few light dustings are all that you need.