Is fixative spray permanent? Unlike the fixatives above, this spray from Grumbacher is permanent. A non-yellowing coating available in either a gloss or a matte formula, it can be applied to drawings in dry media like graphite, pastel, and charcoal, as well as to photographs, collages, and ceramics. Is workable fixative waterproof? Can you use workable fixative as a final? A final fixative...