Smudge proof protection for graphite, charcoal, and dry pastels Stops bleeding between layers Dries in seconds Protects blueprints and ozalid reproductions Dries with a workable tooth Soil and moisture resistant Will not curl thin paper Final fixatives are used to fix and protect dry media such as pastels, charcoal, pastel pencils and graphite from smudging and rubbing off. Final fixatives come in glossy and matte finishes. Workable fixatives are used to fix dry media such as pastels, charcoal, pastel pencils and graphite when it is desired to use additional media. Workable fixatives have a matte finish.