Does anybody know any alternatives to using fixative to seal graphite drawings?

The paper is use is thin so the fixative would likely damage the paper and possibly alter my hours of hard work . Graphite is prone to smudging so the fixative would keep it in place but there’s cons to the method. 🤦‍♀️ Any tips??

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WhateverWorks · 36-40

Really, if the paper is exceptionally thin the best thing you can do it put it in a protective casing like a nice portfolio

Prettybratbi1tch · 26-30, F

@WhateverWorks The problem with that is I draw in a sketch book and it’s not perforated so I’m not able to tear them out without the rest of the sketchbook falling apart. Also I like keeping my drawings in a sketchbook so I can have them all in one place. I like to have them organized and neat.

WhateverWorks · 36-40

I hear ya. I’m the same way. It’s just with that comes the wear and tear part. Even a fixative rubs off eventually in a sketchbook B@Prettybratbi1tch