I spent some time this evening applying my printed shingles to two other houses in an effort to better my attempts a few evenings ago. Rather than print new images with higher contrast in hopes of offsetting the ‘clouding’ effect of the testor’s dullcote, I opted to search out a different matt sealer. During my time in art school, we often sealed our charcoal drawings with a ‘fix’ spray, so I picked up a can from the local art store and decided to give it a try. Without a doubt, the results are far superior. While the spray does go on quite heavy – requiring you to spray from a distance – it provided a matte finish that is totally transparent. I’m not sure how durable the finish is, but it looks good. As well, the cost is much lower then dullcote – a large can cost less than $10.

Here’s a quick photo of the results – granted, it’s difficult to see the individual shingles in the image, but the results are pretty good.