07-10-2014, 11:49 AM
Yes, hairspray will both yellow the paper and darken the whole drawing a little bit. And it will enhance contrast (which isn't necessarily a bad thing lol). However, it will guard the drawing as good as the fixative. The difference is that the good fixatives yellow the paper less. But they are also more expensive.
Personally, I wouldn't worry much about the finesses, as your sketches will be conserved and the changes to the drawings are relatively small - as sketches are more like a "testament of time" it shouldn't be important.
For sketches that you do cherish above others, you could use some quality fixative and/or frame them under the glass.
Personally, I wouldn't worry much about the finesses, as your sketches will be conserved and the changes to the drawings are relatively small - as sketches are more like a "testament of time" it shouldn't be important.
For sketches that you do cherish above others, you could use some quality fixative and/or frame them under the glass.