I'm just seeing that you have a very strong resemblance to my brother at your age. He's also an artist and musician. Especially same eyes. Now he's 61 but you look like the brother I grew up with. Still haven't worked out if I need this fixitive though 🤣 what do I use for colouring brush pens. They're water based and water damages the pictures
That's a great tip!. I've only been using my workable fixative when working with charcoal to prevent smudges. Didn't even think to use it this way. Thank you! :)
Is there by chance any other products you can use to achieve this result? Unfortunately Brush and Pencil won't ship to where I live in Anchorage, Alaska
Sure thing, to be honest I was really surprised it worked with paint thinner I thought for sure it wouldn't. But it doesn't work with colorless blender pencil.
The textured fixative works MUCH better because there is fine grit in this fixative which helps pull color particles off of the pencil. It restores the "tooth" of the surface in a way that regular workable fixative does not.
Can this fixative also work on smooth paper? I was looking for a product that would allow to apply more color layers and apply light colors on dark ones, as you show in the video but I've seen use this fixative only on sanded paper (and you on vellum paper).
You're mistaking the use of the powder blender, that is made by the same brand Brush and Pencil. I've used this fixative on paper as smooth as strathmore bristol smooth paper. Here is the catch though, the fixative is extreme strang and will absolutely warp your paper. When I sprayed it I did it with all the sides taped down and it was so strong it pulled the paper right out from under the tape. So I recommend mounting your paper to some kind of rigid board to prevent the curling. But to answer your question, it can be used on smooth paper. It's the powder blender stuff that MUST be used on sanded/gessoed paper.
How many times can you spray the fixative on a "normal" paper for layering color? Is working on sprayed surface like working on normal surface? Are there any differences in the use on sanded paper? Because I'm interested to try it. Please forgive all these questions and sorry for bad english.
No worries, I'm happy to give you answers. You know I've never tested to see what the maximum amount I could put on the paper. I never need to spay it more than once to finish what I was working on. But I've spayed it like 13 times on sanded paper when I used the powder blender stuff.
Is possible to do detailed works on sanded paper? I noticed that the surface isn't much smooth. I'm interested to acquire a single sheet of Uart sanded paper 800 grade
Personally I do not like it. I won't use it again with colored pencil. I'd say no because the texture is too aggressive and I tried the 800 grit. I'm on the lookout for better paper right now. But Uart is a no go for me.
I haven't tried the powder blender, I don't know if I ever will, it really looks like a lot of trouble and I don't want anything to do with textured paper.
Maybe in 2045 I'll get this product in Argentina!!! We don't even have the Krylon Workable Fixative here! We're in the middle ages around here! Great video anyway!
I've been working with polychromos since 1992 without the benefits of any of this products (we don't even have Odorless Mineral Spirits!) so... I'm used to it! You can see some of my illustrations on Lisa's Facebook Group if you want (under the name of Daniel Mascolo)
For Europe there is only one art store that has the rights to sell it, they’re based in the UK and it can only be ground shipped to a few other EU countries :(
This video was so helpful!! I burnish (very heavily) on my work and I plan ahead usually because typically once I do that it’s done for. No color will lay on top and after over working a space on a piece I was desperate to fix it. My problem was that there was also too much wax build up preventing anything from laying on top. I actually ended up sanding the section (after trying multiple other remedies) with fine sand paper and redoing it and amazingly it worked! But I’m educating myself on other options and techniques. After laying this fixative down and drawing on top can you burnish (albeit maybe not as heavily) the new layer? I might have to experiment. Thank you again!
Great video and share Will. Textured fixative is awesome! It's saved several of my pieces now. I wish more people knew about it!
Yeah, I'm right there with you on that. I hoped to get the word out a bit more.
I’m crazy late but I had to say this was a very well made video. Very informative! :)
I'm just seeing that you have a very strong resemblance to my brother at your age. He's also an artist and musician. Especially same eyes. Now he's 61 but you look like the brother I grew up with. Still haven't worked out if I need this fixitive though 🤣 what do I use for colouring brush pens. They're water based and water damages the pictures
That's a great tip!. I've only been using my workable fixative when working with charcoal to prevent smudges. Didn't even think to use it this way. Thank you! :)
:)
I've got this stuff and it really is brilliant. Can't get Brush and Pencil's Titanium White though
Yeah same here, I can't wait to pick up some. I'm eagerly waiting.
Is there by chance any other products you can use to achieve this result? Unfortunately Brush and Pencil won't ship to where I live in Anchorage, Alaska
I've been wanting to know if this worked with paint thinner as well as with the powder blender, so really helpful - thanks!
Sure thing, to be honest I was really surprised it worked with paint thinner I thought for sure it wouldn't. But it doesn't work with colorless blender pencil.
Hi there! What kind of paper are you working with here? Thanks!
Wonderful video / thanks!!
So you don't need to use the powder blender? Oms/paint thinner will do?
still waiting for a way to get it in australia :( I want some so so bad!!!
Yeah, they need to get on that :)
Have you ever used other brands for the same purpose? Easy to find brands maybe, for where I live?
Thank you, nice tutorial!
Have you tried the regular workable fixative? It usually allows for more layers
The textured fixative works MUCH better because there is fine grit in this fixative which helps pull color particles off of the pencil. It restores the "tooth" of the surface in a way that regular workable fixative does not.
can this fixative be used on pastels
Thats a good find. Great video man.
Yeah, it's a nice product to have.
Can this fixative also work on smooth paper?
I was looking for a product that would allow to apply more color layers and apply light colors on dark ones, as you show in the video but I've seen use this fixative only on sanded paper (and you on vellum paper).
You're mistaking the use of the powder blender, that is made by the same brand Brush and Pencil. I've used this fixative on paper as smooth as strathmore bristol smooth paper. Here is the catch though, the fixative is extreme strang and will absolutely warp your paper. When I sprayed it I did it with all the sides taped down and it was so strong it pulled the paper right out from under the tape. So I recommend mounting your paper to some kind of rigid board to prevent the curling. But to answer your question, it can be used on smooth paper. It's the powder blender stuff that MUST be used on sanded/gessoed paper.
How many times can you spray the fixative on a "normal" paper for layering color? Is working on sprayed surface like working on normal surface?
Are there any differences in the use on sanded paper? Because I'm interested to try it.
Please forgive all these questions and sorry for bad english.
No worries, I'm happy to give you answers.
You know I've never tested to see what the maximum amount I could put on the paper. I never need to spay it more than once to finish what I was working on. But I've spayed it like 13 times on sanded paper when I used the powder blender stuff.
Is possible to do detailed works on sanded paper? I noticed that the surface isn't much smooth. I'm interested to acquire a single sheet of Uart sanded paper 800 grade
Personally I do not like it. I won't use it again with colored pencil. I'd say no because the texture is too aggressive and I tried the 800 grit. I'm on the lookout for better paper right now. But Uart is a no go for me.
I love this stuff! (But my can looks totally different...hmmm) Have you tried the powder blender yet?
I haven't tried the powder blender, I don't know if I ever will, it really looks like a lot of trouble and I don't want anything to do with textured paper.
Maybe in 2045 I'll get this product in Argentina!!! We don't even have the Krylon Workable Fixative here! We're in the middle ages around here! Great video anyway!
I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe talk to a local art store and try to convince them to try to get the product.
I've been working with polychromos since 1992 without the benefits of any of this products (we don't even have Odorless Mineral Spirits!) so... I'm used to it! You can see some of my illustrations on Lisa's Facebook Group if you want (under the name of Daniel Mascolo)
For Europe there is only one art store that has the rights to sell it, they’re based in the UK and it can only be ground shipped to a few other EU countries :(
very informative!
Thank you, glad to hear.
This video was so helpful!! I burnish (very heavily) on my work and I plan ahead usually because typically once I do that it’s done for. No color will lay on top and after over working a space on a piece I was desperate to fix it. My problem was that there was also too much wax build up preventing anything from laying on top. I actually ended up sanding the section (after trying multiple other remedies) with fine sand paper and redoing it and amazingly it worked! But I’m educating myself on other options and techniques. After laying this fixative down and drawing on top can you burnish (albeit maybe not as heavily) the new layer? I might have to experiment. Thank you again!
Can this product be used on pastels?
No
If Michael Scofield from Prison Break had dreads
DANG!!!! There like black holes from space!!
Yeah, they're pretty dark.