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Fixative
For Fixative we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Artist, Color Pencil, Sculptural and Watercolor.
Fixative (Artist) 
A resinous or plastic spray used to affix charcoal, pencil, or pastel images to the paper. Used lightly it protects finished art (or underdrawing) against smearing, smudging, or flaking.
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Fixative (Color Pencil)
A protective spray you can apply to color pencil work. It also helps prevent wax bloom and can also be used when color won't adhere to the surface of the paper.
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Fixative (Sculptural)
A solution, usually of shellac and alcohol, sprayed onto drawings, to prevent their smudging or crumbling off the support.
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Fixative (Watercolor)
A resinous or plastic spray used to affix charcoal, pencil, or pastel images to the paper. Used lightly it protects finished art (or underdrawing) against smearing, smudging, or flaking.
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