Inspired by Edgar Degas’s antique recipe, SpectraFix Degas Fixative uses a unique blend of casein, water, and alcohol to provide safe, odor-free protection for your artwork. Perfect for indoor use, especially for those sensitive to chemicals.
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No toxic fumes – Safe to spray indoors without concern.
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Quick-drying, invisible matte finish – Ideal for continuous work at your easel.
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Reworkable layering – Easily add depth and traction, especially on thick media like oil pastels or colored pencils.
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Water-resistant – Durable, protective seal for your work.
Compatible Surfaces:
SpectraFix works on a variety of surfaces, including:
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Paper (excluding LaCarte)
- Primed/unprimed canvas
- Wood, ceramic, stone, leather, glass, and more.
Ideal for Multiple Media:
Use with:
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Pastels: Soft, Pan, and Oil Pastels
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Drawing Media: Colored Pencil, Graphite, Charcoal, Chalk
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Mixed Media: Watercolor, Gouache, Casein, Ink, and Encaustic
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Under Oil & Acrylics: Prevents underdrawing smudges and bonds permanently with oil layers, similar to egg tempera – ideal for grisaille or underpainting.
Usage Notes:
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Not recommended as a final top coat for acrylic or oil paints; however, it can be layered in multimedia pieces and later sealed with acrylic or oil varnish.
