Step 4: Apply fixative (clear finish)
Chalk applied to paper will smear and come off on your fingers, even long after it's been applied, if you don't use some sort of fixative over it. You can use a clear matte spray finish like I do, or you can just use any cheap aerosol hair spray. Applying a fixative now is also essential for a later step involving the use of embossing powder.
Krylon says that their sprays are safe to use indoors, and it won't affect your work surface. But you can always spray it outdoors, or at least lay your piece on some scrap paper before spraying, if you're concerned about it.
Be sure to completely cover your piece with the fixative. It may buckle the paper a bit when first applied, but once dried the paper will lie flat again. It should only take about 5 minutes or less to dry, but make sure that it is completely dry before moving on to the next step.
Krylon says that their sprays are safe to use indoors, and it won't affect your work surface. But you can always spray it outdoors, or at least lay your piece on some scrap paper before spraying, if you're concerned about it.
Be sure to completely cover your piece with the fixative. It may buckle the paper a bit when first applied, but once dried the paper will lie flat again. It should only take about 5 minutes or less to dry, but make sure that it is completely dry before moving on to the next step.
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