Using Hairspray for Setting Chalk on Paper

Category Drawing

A child drawing a picture on paper with chalk.

If you have made a chalk or charcoal drawing, use a light coat of hairspray to set your drawing and help prevent smudging. This is a page about hairspray for setting chalk on paper.

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Tip: Hairspray for Setting Chalk on Paper

By Doreen [6 Posts, 4 Comments]

October 9, 2007

This tip is for making a picture with chalk on paper. When finished, spray with cheap hairspray. The hairspray puts a fine coat of lacquer on the paper and you won't get chalk dust all over.

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