Special Effects Makeup for This Halloween
When it comes to transforming yourself from your everyday normal self
into a completely different character for Halloween or another dress up
event, nothing can help you accomplish this faster than special effects
costume makeup. There are literally hundreds of different makeup
products that will help you to create the specific character look that
you desire, and you don’t have to be a professional makeup artist in
order to use them and get great results. Here we will cover some of the
most popular and essential special effects makeup tools that you may
want to try.
Blood:
Using stage blood
is almost mandatory for some of the more monstrous and gory looks that
Halloween is most known for. Having a great stage blood product to use
is going to give your look an extra creepy and bleeding appearance that
is almost too realistic! Liquid stage bloods are designed to stay moist
so they will retain a “dripping” look. Coagulated blood gels are a
little thicker and are designed not to drip. These coagulated gels are
perfect to apply on open wounds you have created with prosthetics or
latex. A coagulated blood gel looks more like a wound that has begun to
scab over. All stage blood products may potentially stain, so you must
be extremely careful when you use them. Pretesting a little bit on
your skin is always a good idea. Most stage bloods wash off easily,
with just a little bit of soap and water.
Crepe Hair:
Crepe hair is available in a wide range of
colors in curly or straighter lengths. Most crepe hair comes braided,
but once the hair is unraveled it can be cut and applied as desired to
the face with spirit gum, creating amazingly realistic beards, mustaches
and sideburns. Crepe hair can be cut into any length you desire, can be
ironed to straighten some of the curl and can also be painted with
liquid makeup if desired.
Spirit Gum:
Spirit gum is a resin product that is
used as an adhesive in makeup applications. Spirit gum is used to apply
crepe hair, prosthetics and appliances, bald caps, etc. Using Spirit
Gum Remover and then following this step up by washing the area
thoroughly with soap and water can remove Spirit gum completely.
Extra Flesh:
Extra flesh is a waxy compound that
is mixed with fibers that will help you to create the creepy look of
scars, cuts or decomposing flesh. Extra flesh is also an easy way to
make moles and warts. Extra flesh is very easy to use--just create the
desired shape, apply to the skin and blend in the edges. No adhesive is
necessary. This product works extremely well when used in conjunction
with stage blood.
Modeling Putty or Wax:
Modeling wax has a number
of wonderful uses in special effects makeup application. This handy
wax can be used to smooth out the edges of applied prosthetic pieces so
that they blend more naturally into the skin. Modeling wax is also good
for building up specific facial features, such as noses or cheeks; it
can also be used to block out and cover up eyebrows.
Liquid Latex:
Liquid latex has a plethora of
uses when it comes to creating special effects makeup looks. Liquid
latex can be used to create a variety of skin textures. Liquid latex is
also a useful tool to have on hand when applying prosthetics and
appliances to the skin. It can also help to blend in the edges of the
prosthetics seamlessly. Liquid latex is available in several colors.
Setting Powder:
Setting powder is one of the
most important elements to your makeup application process even though
it is the one that is likely the least visible! Setting powder will
ensure that your makeup is set. It will absorb extra moisture so that
your look remains matte. Setting powder is best applied liberally by
pressing it gently into the skin with a powder puff; any excess powder
can be removed easily with a fluffy brush. For even better makeup
endurance, you can mist the face with a barrier spray; this will make
the makeup last even longer.
Halloween Makeup Kits:
Specific Halloween makeup kits contain all the makeup colors
you will need in order to create various costume character looks.
These kits are a convenient and easy way to assemble the colors that you
need while ensuring that you will have everything you need to create
the look you desire. These kits are great for beginners as they come
with complete instructions for use and a great photo of a finished look
to give you something to look at for inspiration. Some of the available
character makeup kits you may want to try: Witch, vampire, monster,
clown, pirate or werewolf.
Artical by halloweenexpress
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