Things You'll Need:
- A flat surface
- Artists masking tape
- Charcoal drawing
- Aerosol fixative
- Exhaust fan (if you are fixing your drawing inside)
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Step 1
Remove any stray particles from your drawing and lay your drawing out on a flat surface.
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Step 2
Tape the corners down on the flat surface. Thinner papers will curl when the fixative is applied and all paper will warp during the drying process.
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Step 3
Hold the aerosol fixative at arm's length. Depress the nozzle.
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Step 4
Holding the fixative still, begin moving your arm back and forth. As you reach the end of the drawing lower your arm enough so that half of the spray overlaps the previous line. Move your arm back and forth in this motion and repeat until you have covered the drawing.
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Step 5
Let it sit for ten minutes or until the fixative has dried.











