<p>I would lean toward using <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=acid%20free%20tissue%20paper%20roll&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;index=aps&amp;hvadid=31126742810&amp;hvpos=1t2&amp;hvexid=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=8990099204723022482&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=b&amp;hvdev=c&amp;ref=pd_sl_4qnhfgi1k1_b" rel="noreferrer">acid-free tissue paper</a>.  It comes in all sizes and you can cut out sheets large enough to separate your drawings.  I think this is similar to what my sisters use. </p>

<p>Of course one of the things that could help preserve them is <a href="http://drawsketch.about.com/cs/howtoindex/ht/sprayfixative.htm" rel="noreferrer">spray a fixative</a> on them, to help keep them from smudging.</p>

<p>Last if you need a physical container, there are plenty of different shaped plastic boxes, many big box stores have different options for $5-10 a piece.  Combined with the acid-free tissue paper you can store quite a few drawings in a safe location away from the elements, dust etc.</p>

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In addition to this, a few bits of masking tape around the edges of the tissue holding it in place over the drawing (preventing it sliding and smudging) can help a lot.
Tom Medley
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bowlturner
<p>Yes! I got you!<br />
If you go to Walmart, or on the website, you can search for &quot;<strong>fixative spray</strong>&quot; (like <a href="https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00023JE7U" rel="nofollow noreferrer" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> or this), the fixative spray I'm talking about allows you to edit, this one isn't like those expen$ive ones, this one only costs <strong>$6</strong>, that's actually the cheapest I have found today, I have it and I give it 5 stars, it's great! it actually prevents it from smudging and blending your charcoal or whatever you work with, the links are here: I really recommend it!</p>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> you don't have to buy a fixative spray, the substitute is <strong>hair spray</strong>!</p>
<p>And finally, <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Krylon-Workable-Fixatif-Spray-Coating-11-oz/20683596" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this</a> is the one I have!^^<br />
I hope this was helpful!</p>

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Hi Isaac, this is again not really an answer to the question, which is "is there a cheap solution that I can place between and on top of the drawings for the moment until I can afford a better solution?". Adding fixatives will not help with storing drawings, as it only adds another variable to take into consideration. I also feel your answer contains an unnecessary amount of links: linking to a product you think is really good is okay, but I strongly suggest at least giving proper reasons for a specific linked product. Fixative is meant to prevent smudging, so that's not a unique feature :)
Joachim
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Also note that hair spray is a terrible long term solution, as it yellows quite easily.
Joachim
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Isaac750
<p>I need to store a lot of charcoal and pastel drawings as I've recently gotten back into drawing.</p>

<p>I can't afford a proper solution such as a flat file at the moment.</p>

<p>I'm worried about stacking the drawings on top of each that can lead to possible damage on the drawings. I also don't want to leave them exposed to dust. </p>

<p>Is there a cheap solution that I can place between and on top of the drawings for the moment until I can afford a better solution?</p>

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Charcoal and Pastel Drawing Storage
robhasacamera
# Charcoal and Pastel Drawing Storage

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-04-30)

I need to store a lot of charcoal and pastel drawings as I've recently gotten back into drawing.

I can't afford a proper solution such as a flat file at the moment.

I'm worried about stacking the drawings on top of each that can lead to possible damage on the drawings. I also don't want to leave them exposed to dust.

Is there a cheap solution that I can place between and on top of the drawings for the moment until I can afford a better solution?

**Tags:** charcoal, chalk-pastels, storage


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2016-04-30. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

I would lean toward using [acid-free tissue paper](http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=acid%20free%20tissue%20paper%20roll&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31126742810&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8990099204723022482&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_4qnhfgi1k1_b). It comes in all sizes and you can cut out sheets large enough to separate your drawings. I think this is similar to what my sisters use.

Of course one of the things that could help preserve them is [spray a fixative](http://drawsketch.about.com/cs/howtoindex/ht/sprayfixative.htm) on them, to help keep them from smudging.

Last if you need a physical container, there are plenty of different shaped plastic boxes, many big box stores have different options for $5-10 a piece. Combined with the acid-free tissue paper you can store quite a few drawings in a safe location away from the elements, dust etc.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: In addition to this, a few bits of masking tape around the edges of the tissue holding it in place over the drawing (preventing it sliding and smudging) can help a lot.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2021-01-04. Score: 0

Yes! I got you!  
If you go to Walmart, or on the website, you can search for "**fixative spray**" (like [this](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/com/B00023JE7U) or this), the fixative spray I'm talking about allows you to edit, this one isn't like those expen$ive ones, this one only costs **$6**, that's actually the cheapest I have found today, I have it and I give it 5 stars, it's great! it actually prevents it from smudging and blending your charcoal or whatever you work with, the links are here: I really recommend it!

**NOTE:** you don't have to buy a fixative spray, the substitute is **hair spray**!

And finally, [this](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Krylon-Workable-Fixatif-Spray-Coating-11-oz/20683596) is the one I have!^^  
I hope this was helpful!

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: Hi Isaac, this is again not really an answer to the question, which is "is there a cheap solution that I can place between and on top of the drawings for the moment until I can afford a better solution?". Adding fixatives will not help with storing drawings, as it only adds another variable to take into consideration. I also feel your answer contains an unnecessary amount of links: linking to a product you think is really good is okay, but I strongly suggest at least giving proper reasons for a specific linked product. Fixative is meant to prevent smudging, so that's not a unique feature :)  
> **username_4**: Also note that hair spray is a terrible long term solution, as it yellows quite easily.  

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