Best EVER, Pastel Fixative. Freezer Spray? - Clairefontaine

[@wildlifeartjm]

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[@susanreinersuedahl]

Thanks Jason for your effort. I look forward to the product being available in Canada.

[@The-Secret-Dragon]

I am honestly genuinely impressed with this from what you've shown! The darkening is only slight and as you have shown you can go straight back in over the top if you need to brighten up the highlights again. Honestly something like this would give me piece of mind when sending my artwork to buyers so they don't accidently smudge areas when unpacking their artwork. I think I'm definitely going to give it a go!

[@carolanndoranart1526]

Thanks Jason. Very interesting. Greatart have published the prices. It's more expensive than Spectrafix, but I think it's worth having a go. It could potentially solve a lot of issues with not only pastel pencil work, but also coloured pencil and graphite.

[@KathleenRenninger]

Thank you for the great comparisons. Seems like the best spray so far!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

I loved the darkening of pastelmat strip you showed us

[@devonlodge287]

😮😧😲when you rubbed your hand across the flamingo my jaw dropped!!! that's very impressive and definitely a game changer for my practice. Thanks for your time and sharing this research!

[@mariaw3673]

I took a picture with my iPhone and compared the look to the sprayed dried picture and the only difference I could really see is the darkening of the gray. It virtually is the same color everywhere else. This product sounds great and can’t wait to see the video the company put out. I can see this being a BIG game changer for pastel painters. Thank you for what you do Jason, you are always working tirelessly to give so much of yourself to others.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Thanks! I’m beginning to really get into pastel painting. I certainly need to work on my artistic & drawing skills continually, (no matter what media I’m using) but I also need to learn the more “mechanical” or technical aspects of working in pastels. With pastels, the technical methods that are helpful are not necessarily intuitive and so we have to experiment ourselves or tap into other more experienced pastel artists’ knowledge base. I’ve been using Dick Blick general purpose fixative for pastels and other dry media. It works very well. I’m learning to fix each layer I’m satisfied with so I can work on top as I need. This works ok for now. I’m sure I’ll learn some other tips and fixative products that may work better, here & there. Blick’s fixative spray works well and there’s virtually no smudging with 2 layers of spray applied. The down side are the fumes and I have to take my art outside to safely spray. I want to try the safer Spectrum and maybe the Revolution spray you’re showing here if it’s available in the US. I haven’t seen it advertised here. I’ll take a look. Thanks!

[@spend4zen1]

I am not a working professional artist, I dabble in all kinds of mediums, When I was younger I use to use aerosol hair spray such as White Rain dry hairspray as a fixative for pastel chalk drawings and believe it or not it held up all these years. (20+) Yes it will smudge if you rub it but not if it is just lightly touched. It also has not yellowed or faded. I think a Dry fixative is the answer for pastel's and there is nothing really going to stop it from transfer short of a harsh coating of something.

[@mwGoosman]

I have bought this fixative and have enjoyed the results. I'm very new to this medium, but thanks for sharing this resource!

[@marthindavis2782]

Hello Michele hope you’re okay ✅

[@illustratorkarina923]

Thanks for this. It would have been good to see the same trials you did with the other fixatives using this one, a band coloured with pastels and spray on half of it and see how the colour changes.

[@alphotheone]

The color change to the underpainting seems major and seems to make black. Yes, using alcohol (very good 90%, though hard to get today), turpentine ( not so great changes the nature of pastel, but does work), water or just spray the back of the substrate. This new REVOLUTION product reminds one of Blue Label Fixtiv by Weber which was a great (fluid fix) but unfortunately now out of business. It was a product so great to use for underpainting and for using many layers. Happy to know that there is something has taken that place other than Spectra fix. Pastel-mat seems to work well. Thank you!

[@stuartcraig7323]

Loved every minute/second of your tigers eye tutorial, just couldn't move untill the end . Thank you ,your approach to teaching and explaining how and why is conveyed in a great manner .

[@OriginalLuffe]

I bought mine before seeing this and now I'm very happy I did. Also learned from this video how to use it properly and better. Thank You very much 🌸

[@1gabhriel]

Excellent will give this a try, I am a beginner with landscape and figure that if it does darken a area, I would probably just go over that area with a little more pastel.

[@christineamstutz420]

Great demo, Jason! Thanks so much for showing the different effects! Great new product as it seems.

[@gillinacook1477]

I noticed the whites don’t disappear on your flamingo picture, that’s really good. This is a great video to show us in detail what this does. Thank so much Jason.

[@marthindavis2782]

Hello Gillian hope you’re okay ✅

[@MrSilva960]

In my case I use fixative a lot, that piece that spray on the top of sprayer sometimes as malfunction, don`t spray very well. I buy a bocal spray and noted that works a little better, spread the fixative in the direction of the work, better results. We must be very careful when we used that Bocal Spray, when we blow have attention when we do that, maybe can helps .

[@sherrymacleod4143]

Thanks for this demo, yours are always so helpful. If you rewind the video to before the spray and then after, you do see colour changes. The whites turn gray and it darkens everything generally.

[@wildlifeartjm]

yes there i sa tonal shift , but in my opinion its less than all the others I have tested and I have tested a LOT

[@mypandapaints5854]

I noticed significant darkening and loss of brightness and contrast in Clairfontaine’s own video promoting the spray. Def worth a try experimenting on my own but no high hopes. I generally don’t fix the last layers of brights and darks anyways...

[@teresasawicka5861]

Thank you I spent hours on a pastel painting spray it and lost the colour so disappointed it went to dark All the best for next year blessing stay well to you and the family

[@kelleybutler4786]

I like that it darkens the anthracite paper!

[@beverlydrake1]

As one of Jasons Patreons I trusst his opinion, you couldnt get a better recommendation. I am definitely going to try this after seeing his results. I am hoping to use it to fix a panpastel underpainting to then use colour pencils rather than pastel pencils. Also to darken anthracite pastelmat.

[@doreenlorenzo2501]

Thank you, Jason.Claire fontaine patel mat is the best paper.I love their product so I definitely will use the fixitive.Great news.

[@aremedyproject9569]

This can be very useful!! I’ve bin stressing over fixatives. Thanks!!

[@kathygore6615]

thank you so much for doing this review

[@MorningHawk101]

Y'know if I can find a place to buy this fixative I would quite possibly pick up pastels again. I stopped when I noticed how much damage the pieces were taking going to and from shows. Thank you Jason!

[@larky368]

From what I can see it tends to alter the colors somewhat. On the downside you might lose the exact color you struggled to achieve but the positive is that there is more contrast with the richer tones.

[@JosueMartinez-ww1vj]

An amazing tool to add more layers!

[@nonavolov6305]

Thank you very much Jason great demo! I know that you are using pastelmat but I can't find any information how will react paper like pastelcard (sennelier) that is very sensitive to any liquid... it will be very very helpful if you can try and tell us :) thanks again!

[@mypandapaints5854]

Pastelcard is not compatible with any type of liquid so it won’t work with this either. You can test it out but it will still cause the vegetable flakes to flake off the base as it will react the same with every other liquid it comes in contact with.

[@kathygore6615]

I found it works way better on Pastelmat than it did on a pastel I did on Colourfix paper

[@mariaw3673]

Kathy, can you tell me what difference it made? I have both papers and am interested in the changes. Thank you.

[@kathygore6615]

@@mariaw3673 pastel did not come off when touched on the Pastelmat piece, still came off on the Colourfix piece

[@wildlifeartjm]

@@kathygore6615 thnaks :) it was specifically made for pastelmat - so good to know

[@carolhestand2561]

That was very interesting, thank you. I love your work!

[@GaillieSteel]

Okay, I think this is something I can use. Still don’t like the colour change but the fixative properties would make it work for me. That is, until someone produces the perfect spray

[@wildlifeartjm]

I have a feeeling it will / can never happen due to the chemical process

[@marthindavis2782]

Hello Gail hope you’re okay ✅

[@masatecmasatec8406]

Personally, when I make pastel, I use and do not use a fixative. I've tried countless fixatives, and they all change the color tone to some extent or even totally eat some of the shadows. I use the fixative if I work with extremely dark pastel colors, or sometimes when I work with charcoal or graphite. Pastel drawing picture, I mostly work on cotton pastel papers, I prefer a coarser texture, I also use sanded pastel paper, but to a lesser extent. The only successful way for me is to fix the soft pastel pigment as much as possible, on cotton paper, without the use of fixatives. Is to push the pigment under pressure into the paper and immediately frame it behind the glass, not to use Plexiglas and other plastic materials by any chance. I do this I put a piece of vinyl on a flat concrete base, I put over hardboard, I put over puck paper. Then I put a pastel drawing picture over the puck paper greasy smooth side of the picture with duct tape so it doesn't move. I put a rubber mat over it, and at the end I use medium-thick telephone directories framed by a frame so that they don't move. And I take a heavy hammer and hit it moderately hard piece by piece. And the result is good for me, just take a picture of the frame behind the glass and use a thicker parspata and that's it. The fixative is a great thing, it provides the color layer with additional UVA and protection from dust and dirt particles, it fixes the color layer so that it is less susceptible to physical stress ..... Only if it would not affect the appearance of the whole or parts of the image.

[@benlin1526]

I have actually laminated my artwork and its not bad.

[@wildlifeartjm]

laminate will not stick to pastel dust?

[@heidid2346]

Thanks so much Jason for this amazing review. This seems like a great product. Does this spray evenly or would it be better to transfer it to a fine mist sprayer?

[@wildlifeartjm]

the spay seems nice and fine, and doesnt spit out, but you could transfer to a fine mister like i show in my spectrafix video.

[@kathygore6615]

I bought the bigger bottle with the trigger handle and it works better than my fine mist sprayer

[@Westairmed]

Getting it in the US seems very difficult. I had to track some down from a seller on Ebay. I hope it works out.

[@ursulamerrick7422]

Jason, just wondering what your thoughts are on this product 3 years later? Do you use it on your finished works ? Etc.

[@dijosephine9556]

Very interesting 👍

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Thanks for the video...but still the colour change is obvious....I would stick to my glass framing,..but want to try this

[@wildlifeartjm]

i think the main benefit is sealing an underlayer for me so far

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

@@wildlifeartjm thanks a zillion for all your teaching but now I'm moving on to watercolour painting....I don't know whether I'll continue pastels...thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kevingilstrap9377]

Anyone have an idea when this will be available in the United States? I tried ordering from Jackson's and the order was denied . It said: "Your order contains restricted items that we are unable to ship to your destination. Please try removing hazardous or oversized items from your basket." I just tried ordering the smallest container, so it must be an ingredient that is holding it up. Closest I could find that would ship is Canada, but they wanted more to ship it than the product costs. Would like to try, but not at any cost.

[@gambylou9959]

That product has potential

[@catbraunwell6450]

Jason this was most interesting. I just want to know if you’ve tried Krylon Fine Art? It is one of their many sprays and another pastel Artist said it is the only one she has found that works quite well and doesn’t change the color very much at all. I have tried it and quite like it. Let me know if you have or if you will try that one as well. Also would you let me know how much the Claire Fontaine one is? Thank you

[@hazeljohnson4951]

Hi, Can you use this on Faber-Castell Polychromos on pastelmat do you think Jason??

[@patwexelblat6961]

Where can I get this wonderful stuff without doing so online??

[@nafordebi]

I’m so mad Jackson’s won’t ship to me and I ordered from Italy in April and never received it I need someone to ship it to me

[@NotAGameAddict]

i did a drawing of a snow owl on clairefontaine pastelmat, background black panpastel en the owl with stabilo carbothello. I sprayed the claire fontaine pastel revolution, and my white snow owl was speckled en dirty looking. I was like it melted away. Did i do something wrong?

[@heidibohez3958]

I make my own fixative for 1year now. It does everything the same as this cf fixative but i have no color changings😉 . I can give you the recipe if you want it’s the recipe of the old masters of belgium😉

[@lyubov8423]

It would be nice if you can share it in a comment.

[@amandalenza4670]

@@lyubov8423 Yeah,why even say it like that in a place everyone is very specifically trying to learn how to do this the best way. 😂

[@jenniefrench1338]

Does it use cassein from milk?? That’s what the old “ masters” used and it is exactly what Spectrafix has in it. But by all means share your knowledge so if it benefits other artists then the saying “giving is better than receiving” will be proven once again.

[@heidibohez3958]

@@jenniefrench1338 yes you mix caseïne from milk with denatured alcohol

[@wildlifeartjm]

@@heidibohez3958 basically Spectrafix then?

[@jenniefrench1338]

So how do you view this in comparison with the Spectrifix final fixative because I have had nothing come off using the both final and fixative in tandem. And I have quickly varnished over it in multimedia over watercolor to have a classless painting. Just curious as to your thoughts in comparison. Thank you Jason.

[@wildlifeartjm]

I have not tried the new spectrafix final fixative, but spectrafix does change colours or tones - www.spectrafix.com/product/finalfix/#tab-description

[@jenniefrench1338]

@@wildlifeartjm these color changes seem far more darker, I thought it was still wet. I appreciate your review but I don’t see a reason to change. I use Spectrafix final fix it on Pastelmat and haven’t had any darkening that severe. I experimented too cause like you mentioned it really can change our work. Thank you again for checking it out.

[@wildlifeartjm]

@@jenniefrench1338 i will try the spectrafix final

[@patkelly6361]

Thanks Jason. I found that Spectrafix dissolved my whites. Is this better?

[@stormyweather2773]

Is this non toxic ? Thanks for a great review btw ! 😊

[@michaelwood8216]

Great video as always. I know you have moved away from coloured pencils to some extent, but have you tried this product on coloured pencils on Pastelmat, if so with what result?

[@wildlifeartjm]

sorry i havent

[@yaseminsenel5112]

Nasıl bir ürün acaba dili anlamıyorum malesef en iyi fixative araştırıyorum özellikle pastel için

[@ohg-67]

I wonder if it changes the nature of Pastelmat. I like Pastelmat because you don’t get dust.

[@wildlifeartjm]

it does not change the nature of it :)

[@ArsPraestigium]

Any idea why this is not available in the United States? Clairefontaine won't even ship it here directly, and we have retail license.

[@azzahadidi5440]

Is it available in Egypt? Thanks for your efforts

[@petersdotter1]

Too many of my long-worked pieces have been DESTROYED by the Spectrum fixative spurting. I've tried storing without fixative, but that's not perfect, either. Is there nothing out there, non-toxic, that will not alter the final result?

[@gambylou9959]

It would be interesting to know how well it would work on velour paper.

[@wildlifeartjm]

i dont use that paper as I find it too fragile

[@chinhanlim3664]

Did you put the paper horizontally on the table to spray or did you put your artwork upright?

[@lynnerandolph104]

Where in the U.S. can this be ordered/purchase? Can't get it from Jacksons.

[@Lyndallh1]

I can not find it in the USA and no one overseas will mail it to me. Help.

[@wildlifeartjm]

I have only used it 2 times in years, Its just an option, i find i never need it.

[@brendamilstein1062]

I wonder how the new product works with coloured pencil on pastelmat? As we cant get it in Australia I wonder if anyone can test and post results... hopefully we will get it sometime in the future

[@marthindavis2782]

Hello Brenda hope you’re okay ✅

[@sonyarochellehill5401]

what about pastel sealant for canvases?

[@martiadams1534]

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[@gloriamckay9919]

Now that this spray is available, will you still use Guache for the dark details at the beginning, or will you use this to lock in and darken the darks?

[@wildlifeartjm]

it now gives me an alternative, both will work.

[@guildmember100]

Incredible, this product is not available anywhere in the US, Jackson Art in the UK does not have it available and even Amazon has no idea when the product will be available.

[@kathygore6615]

I am in Australia and I got mine through Amazon, shipped from the UK

[@Bonnie10au]

@@kathygore6615 I am in Australia as well but I can't find it. Do you have a link?

[@kathygore6615]

@@Bonnie10au it seems to state it is now "currently unavailable" but this is the link where I purchased it from www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B08HQL1VY1/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@wildlifeartjm]

as I mentioned it is brand new and stocks are rolling out now. :)

[@guildmember100]

@@kathygore6615 Thank you Kathy. I went to the site you recommended and the product there is also “unavailable”. I contacted Dakota Pastel in WA state and they are going to check with the manufacturer. I hope it becomes available because it seems like a marvelous product to use especially with Pastelmat.

[@lynnerandolph3959]

Where in the USA can this be purchased? I tried ordering from Jackson but they can't ship to U.S. I REALLY want to try this!!

[@wildlifeartjm]

sorry I have no idea

[@marthindavis2782]

Hello Lynne hope you’re okay ✅

[@pglamour2008]

Did you try hairspray? It’s the best!

[@jillellen2631]

I've been looking to buy a bottle but there seems to be none to be had anywhere.

[@theresadancy6968]

Same! I keep searching. The only place I can find it is at Jackson Art and they won’t ship it overseas. So bummed.

[@judithkraker5711]

You can’t buy this in the U.S.A. Because of shipping rules!

[@olgai.menendez9493]

That's not so dramatic change. Then I would use a lighter color and get the results I need ")

[@rollyaquino946]

Where can i buy it? How much?

[@crosita1]

Did you forget the Clairefontaine link?

[@wildlifeartjm]

no its in the description -

[@crosita1]

@@wildlifeartjm I just checked again, and there's still no link to Clairefontaine that I can find. There's one to Jackson Art Supply, but the spray isn't there. Maybe I am missing it, but I think it's not there.

[@intingoshop]

Già ordinato😊

[@wendywalker627]

I can't find the spray anywhere could someone help me?

[@Sarah-qj8rc]

Great art and Jackson’s have it :)

[@marthindavis2782]

Hello Wendy hope you’re okay ✅

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Is this non toxic?

[@volkischfrau2957]

Not for sale here yet🙁

[@gordanamudri48]

Gerstaecker form Germany has it and it's around 11 Euros for 200ml bottle . Jackson's Art from GB will have it for almost 17 Euros for 200ml!

[@marthindavis2782]

Hello Fraulein hope you’re okay ✅

[@robertbirchfield5655]

This stuff darkens the pastel no more or less than a light coat of regular workable fixative. Far from anything new or different. He forgot the part where he says *THIS IS A PAID ENDORSEMENT8

[@wildlifeartjm]

I wonder if you have done as many comparison tests as I have? this is the ONLY fixative that completely seals the pastel to the paper surface like I have shown, with this amount of pigment darkening. The affiliate amount I make would probably allow me to buy 2 bottles a year ! I am not forcing anyone to buy it and I show EXACTLY how it works - take it or leave it .

[@mags9933]

I bought this product to use with Clairefontaine paper but absolutely hate it!!! Doesn't mist - it splutters out of the nozzle and leaves marks! Used it once but never again. Money down the drain.

[@loati94]

Muy a mister, people use misters for this kind of fixatives and they get great results

[@gitsurfer27]

This has terrible reviews on amazon - 23% 5 stars , 31% 1 stars. He's getting paid, take everything this guy says with a pinch of salt.