milk as a fixative

[ntl]

I think I used 2 light sprays on a test piece of charcoal. After dry, I rubbed lightly with fingertip, no smearing.

Here's an article I found that you might be interested in checking out:
Using skim milk as a drawing fixative

 

[laika]

I think Dega used milk (or some part of the milk) with ethyl alcohol (to speed up drying) as a fixative for his pastels.

 

[Bartc]

Take a look at Spectrafix's line of Natural Glass (and Finish) fixative products. They are casein (milk protein) based and highly effective, while non-toxic.

 

[ntl]

Sorry--I see that link didn't

Using Skim Milk as a Drawing Fixative — Ryan McJunkin

ryanmcjunkin.com

 

[snoball]

Great information!

 

[Artyczar]

Wow, never knew about this. Thanks!