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4.1 Soft pastelsThe composition of soft pastels allows colour onthe ground to approach that of pure pigment asmuch as possible. This is achieved through acombination of pigment, a minimum amount ofbinding agent and the purest and softest typesof kaolin, also sometimes referred to as pipeclay or china clay. The well-balanced proportionsof these ingredients result in a spontaneouscolour transfer and a velvety look. When usingpastels, the dry coloured powder of the pastel istransferred onto the ground. In theory, any groundcan be used, providing it has sufficient structure toits surface. It is advisable, however, to use specialpastel paper.In contrast to paint, pastels do not adhere tothe ground through a binding agent. The pastelpowder hangs, as it were, onto the fibres of thepaper. The particles can be fixed using fixativethat can be sprayed from a bottle with a fixativeatomiser or from a spray can.By fixing the work, the velvety look changesdepending on the amount of fixative used. If toomuch fixative is applied, the colours becomedarker and even then the work is not necessarilysmudge-proof. The best way to proceed is tolightly fix the pastel every time a new layer ismade. One can decide whether or not to lightly fixthe last layer depending on personal preferences.4646Applyingpastel fixativewith a fixativeatomiserApplyingpastel fixativewith a spraycanGENERAL
7474.2 Carré pastelsCarré pastels are square shaped and arecomposed of the same ingredients as softpastels, but with more kaolin. They are less softerand are ideal for sketching. Carré pastels have abetter adhesion than soft pastels but do not givea smudge-proof result. It is advisable to use afixative.4.3 Charcoal<strong>Talens</strong> Charcoal is made from carefully selectedwillow twigs. This traditional drawing material,charcoal, is soft and not smudge-proof. It is bestto fix the work. In contrast to coloured dry pastelsthe colour of a charcoal drawing does not changeif so much fixative is applied as to make thedrawing totally smudge-proof.4.4 Oil pastelsOil pastels are made of pigment, waxes and nondryingmineral oils. The material used for thepainting or drawing remains the same since noneof the ingredients undergoes any changes overtime. There is no drying process. An untreatedwork is not smudge-proof. This can be remediedby varnishing a work. This should not be donewith a varnish based on solvents since oil pastelsdissolve in white spirit and turpentine. For thisreason, a special water-based varnish has beendeveloped, which due to the specific compositionflows evenly on a greasy ground and does notbead. Oil pastels adhere to almost any ground,providing it is somewhat porous.Painting is notsmudge-proofunless treatedwith oil pastelvarnishPASTELS
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