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Author:  garmenhord [ Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Hairspray?

Someone once said to me u could use hairspray instead of varnish. Does this actually work? Or is varnish the better solution?

Author:  Elland [ Sun Aug 21, 2011 2:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hairspray?

I have never heard of using hairspray in place of varnish. I would say that it does not work - hairspray is not a substitute for varnish. It's sticky/tacky, likely to attract/hold dust and at best, would only last a few days on the shelf, less if you're actually handling it. Varnish is the way to go.

Author:  garmenhord [ Sun Aug 21, 2011 2:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hairspray?

it's effective to keep charcoal on drawings or pencil - so i tought it might be true.

Author:  Elland [ Sun Aug 21, 2011 2:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hairspray?

Charcoal/graphite and paper are a completely different medium than acrylic paints. You can always grab a test model and give it a go though.

Author:  Erunion [ Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hairspray?

I tried hairspray as a cheap alternative to varnish, but it is far too sticky for my tastes. It ended up looking dusty and just...wrong. Now, I use a coat of gloss varnish for protection and another coat of matte varnish to kill the shine. It works a treat!

Author:  Dezartfox [ Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hairspray?

its not a permanent fixative, I use it for weathering tanks and vehicles, it dissolves with warm water, so will eventually come off models through constant handling.

It's basically glue in a spray, can use it to temporarily hold down flock and stuff too.

Author:  garmenhord [ Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hairspray?

ok ty guys

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