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…surface is too slippery? Spetrafix has developed Instagrit so you can add grit where you need it for traction and deep layering of color pencil, oil pastel, wax crayon, and graphite. You can apply Instagrit by brush to areas in your drawings that have become slick. It dries clear and magically picks… Invisible traction precisely where you need it! Instagrit gives you TRACTION when you need it most! You know that dreaded moment when you can't add any more detail to a drawing because the surface is too slippery? Spetrafix has developed Instagrit so you can add grit where you need it for traction and deep layering of color pencil, oil pastel, wax crayon, and graphite. You can apply Instagrit by brush to areas in your drawings that have become slick. It dries clear and magically picks up color as soon as you pass your pencil over it. Instagrit works well on most papers, panels, and canvas. Use it for adding last-minute details and corrections. You can even create a toned background by adding watercolor paint to Instagrit. You can also use Instagrit to create darker blacks with traditional graphite pencils. Directions: Stir very well before using. Apply with a brush over slick areas. Allow to dry and gently apply your next layers of color. Repeat as desired. * Spectrafix Instagrit 2oz, 60ml Jar * Non-toxic and natural grit additive * ASTM D4236 certified * Odor-free * Fully archival * Not intended for use by children * Made in the USA See More

Spectrafix Instagrit 2oz, 60ml Jar

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…surface is too slippery? Spetrafix has developed Instagrit so you can add grit where you need it for traction and deep layering of color pencil, oil pastel, wax crayon, and graphite. You can apply Instagrit by brush to areas in your drawings that have become slick. It dries clear and magically picks… Invisible traction precisely where you need it! Instagrit gives you TRACTION when you need it most! You know that dreaded moment when you can't add any more detail to a drawing because the surface is too slippery? Spetrafix has developed Instagrit so you can add grit where you need it for traction and deep layering of color pencil, oil pastel, wax crayon, and graphite. You can apply Instagrit by brush to areas in your drawings that have become slick. It dries clear and magically picks up color as soon as you pass your pencil over it. Instagrit works well on most papers, panels, and canvas. Use it for adding last-minute details and corrections. You can even create a toned background by adding watercolor paint to Instagrit. You can also use Instagrit to create darker blacks with traditional graphite pencils. Key Features: * Non-toxic and natural grit additive * ASTM D4236 certified * Odor-free * Fully archival * Not intended for use by children * Made in the USA Perfect For: * Adding traction to slippery sections of drawings * Creating colored grounds * Colored pencil, soft and oil pastels * Charcoal, graphite, and much more * Most papers, panels, and canvas * All drawing media Directions: * Stir very well before using. * Apply with a brush over slick areas. * Allow to dry and gently apply your next layers of color. * Repeat as desired. See More

Spectrafix Degas Fixative 2 oz Concentrate

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…can paint over it Perfect For: * Spraying indoors * Working with deep layers * Soft pastel, pan pastel and oil pastel * Colored pencil, graphite, charcoal, and chalk * Protecting watercolor paintings * All pastel papers (except LaCarte) * Primed and unprimed canvas * Wood panels, unglazed ceramic,… SpectraFix Fixative Is The Natural Choice! Degas SpectraFix Non-toxic Fixative contains casein, water, and alcohol. The formula is an update on a recipe used by French Impressionist Edgar Degas. It seals and protects your artwork while leaving colors brilliant! Degas Fixative is perfect for chemically sensitive people. You can spray it indoors and keep on working because the fixative does not release toxic fumes or odors. The spray dries to a hard, water-resistant, matte finish; and provides the traction you need to apply extra layers of dry media. There are no toxic fumes or odors You may spray the fixative on all papers (except LaCarte), primed and unprimed canvas, wood panels, unglazed ceramic, stone, leather, and glass. SpectraFix it the ideal fixative for soft pastel, Pan Pastel and oil pastel, colored pencil, graphite, charcoal, and chalk. You can even use the fixative to layer other media into Encaustic. Use it under Oil or Acrylic paints to stop underdrawings from smudging. Casein bonds forever with the covering layer of paint. Like egg tempera, artists have used casein for centuries to protect underpaintings. Easily refill one of our Aerosol Spray Bottles to spray a fine mist on your work! Please note: Not for use as a final topcoat over acrylic or oil paint. Key Features: * Seals and protects artwork * Rapid drying pastel fixative * Contains casein, water, and alcohol * Protects fragile dry media * Prevents underpainting from smudging * No toxic fumes * 100% Archival * Non-yellowing * It does not dull colors * You can paint over it Perfect For: * Spraying indoors * Working with deep layers * Soft pastel, pan pastel and oil pastel * Colored pencil, graphite, charcoal, and chalk * Protecting watercolor paintings * All pastel papers (except LaCarte) * Primed and unprimed canvas * Wood panels, unglazed ceramic, stone, leather, and glass * Classrooms Dries quickly to an invisible matte finish and allows deep layering as well as providing extra traction on thickly layered, slippery media such as color pencil or oil pastel. Combines well with almost all media, and dries to a hard, water-resistant finish. Should not be used as a final top coat over acrylic or oil paint. Use with Soft Pastel, Pan Pastel and Oil Pastel, Colored Pencil, Graphite, Charcoal, Chalk or in combination with Watercolor, Gouache, Casein, Ink or to layer other media into Encaustic. Perfect for crafts, it holds a wide variety of media without dulling their sheen or brilliance. Use under Oil or Acrylic paints to prevent underdrawings from smudging. Casein actually bonds permanently with the covering layer of oil paint, and similar to egg tempera, has been used for centuries for grisaille or colorful underpainting which can then be glazed with oil. Remember, it is not recommended as a final top coating for acrylic or oils See More

GOLDEN Gesso Pastel Ground 1 gallon

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…pastels on canvas and other supports GOLDEN Pastel Ground is an acrylic preparation for pastels on canvas and other supports. It creates a toothy surface similar to papers used with pastel and chalk. For an even rougher texture, Fine or Coarse Pumice Gel can be added. GOLDEN Pastel Ground for Pastel… Acrylic preparation for pastels on canvas and other supports GOLDEN Pastel Ground is an acrylic preparation for pastels on canvas and other supports. It creates a toothy surface similar to papers used with pastel and chalk. For an even rougher texture, Fine or Coarse Pumice Gel can be added. GOLDEN Pastel Ground for Pastel can also be tinted with acrylic colors for colored grounds. (Golden acrylics). GOLDEN Pastel Ground is a 100% acrylic medium designed to prepare surfaces for the application of pastels, charcoal and other art media where a coarse tooth is desired. It contains finely ground sand (silica) in a pure acrylic emulsion. Pastel Ground can be applied to paper, canvas, wood or any primed support. This allows almost limitless applications for media typically confined to standard papers. Key Features:* Sizes: 8oz, 32oz & 1 Gallon* Creates toothy surface similar to papers* Acrylic preparation for pastels* Fine or Coarse Pumice Gel can be added* Can also be tinted with acrylic colors Pastel Ground can be used as a toothy, gritty ground for many different media, including: Dry Media:* Soft Pastels* Graphite Pencils* Colored Chalks* Charcoal* Powdered Charcoal Water-based Media: * Water-Soluble Pastels* Colored Pencils* Pastel Pencils* Wax Crayons* Watercolor Pencils* Acrylic Paints Oil-based Media: * Oil Pastels* Oil Sticks* Paint Sticks* Ink Sticks* Pigment Sticks* Oil Paints GOLDEN Pastel Ground Application Thinning Due to the weight of the solids in Ground for Pastels, it is produced very thick, and does not come ready to brush-apply. Thin 20-40% with water to desired consistency. Application Apply with brush, paint-roller, spray equipment, squeegee or palette knife. Mix up only as much as is needed for one day"s work, as the solids will settle rapidly and be extremely difficult to mix back into suspension. Surface Preparation Non-absorbent surfaces should be abraded for increased adhesion. Prime with GOLDEN Gesso or other suitable primers (depending on substrate). Apply one or more coats of GOLDEN Pastel Ground to achieve the desired tooth. On paper, use heavier weight stock to avoid buckling. Allow ground to fully dry before applying media. Color Additions Pastel Ground can be blended with GOLDEN Acrylic Paints to achieve colored grounds. However, add minimal amounts of color since all additions of paint to Ground will decrease the tooth. GOLDEN High Flow Acrylics and Fluid Acrylics blend easily into the ground without thickening the product. High Load Acrylics have the highest pigment load and therefore provide the most color in the least amount of paint. Unless transparency is desired, select paints that are inherently opaque, such as the Pyrroles or earth colors. This will allow lower additions as well. Airbrushing thin layers of color after the ground has dried will give the strongest saturation of color to the ground without affecting the gritty surface. See More

GOLDEN Gesso Pastel Ground 1 gallon

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…For Pastels On Canvas And Other Supports. GOLDEN Pastel Ground is a 100 percent acrylic medium designed to prepare surfaces for the application of pastels, charcoal and other art media where a coarse tooth is desired. It contains finely ground sand (silica) in a pure acrylic emulsion. Pastel Ground… Acrylic Preparation For Pastels On Canvas And Other Supports. GOLDEN Pastel Ground is a 100 percent acrylic medium designed to prepare surfaces for the application of pastels, charcoal and other art media where a coarse tooth is desired. It contains finely ground sand (silica) in a pure acrylic emulsion. Pastel Ground can be applied to paper, canvas, wood or any primed support. This allows almost limitless applications for media typically confined to standard papers. * Acrylic Primer - 1 Gallon * Creates toothy surface similar to papers * Acrylic preparation for pastels * Fine or Coarse Pumice Gel can be added * Can also be tinted with acrylic colors See More