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From: Picturesque Picture Framing
To: Stephen Todd
Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 10:05 PM
Subject: Hairspray as a fixative this message was bounced. I`ve never sent a message before, but enjoy reading all the info that comes through the frameconnews. Thought that this was a good way to find out anything I am not sure on or can`t find an answer to. Am I going about this the wrong way. I thought I was a member of the list. Michael
Question A customer has just brought in a chalk drawing done by an accomplished South African Artist. She was advised by the artist to use hairspray as a fixative. The artist apparantly always uses hairspray as a fixative for chalk. Initially I threw up my hands in horror - especially when I saw marks on the paper where it had been sprayed - but, am I missing something? Because hairspray comes into contact with our skin is it considered acidfree? I am a relatively new framer, very aware of conservation and thirsting for knowledge - always eager to hear of new ideas etc and keen to always do the right thing for my clients - but this seems pretty radical! Any comments would be appreciated. Michael Masters GCF Picturesque Picture Framing Otorohanga NZ www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications |