framing oilpastels

Hi,

Yes, mat, and frame is just fine.

You can also protect it by spraying the painting with Tufflim Fixative (I use Grumbacher), but, you can use a different brand. The one I use is for charcoal, pastel, and pencil. You are talking about pastel crayons right?

You can also get a pad (depending on size) or a (large) sheet of Clear Acetate .005 (5 mil). Cut it to size, and that will be like your protective glass too when you frame it.

Maybe someone else may have a different way of doing it that is cheap too.

AE

thanks for the great help. It is my first painting using them so i just wanted to try and preserve it. yeah, if anyone else has different suggestions please reply. -Adam

Adam,

You don't have to use both the Fixative, and the Acetate. You can use one or the other. I like to use both for better protection.

I use color pencils myself.

Oil pastel on paper right? Backings could be heavy mat board, foamcore or masonite (most ridgid) Then glass on the front. Oil pastels offer the most vibrant colors for sure.