Special effects take performances and shows to a higher level of intensity and theatrics. Theatrical makeup produces a visual effect that helps set the tone of the scene and better defines the characters. Scars and injuries better portray the events that have occurred and give a more realistic and exciting tone to the performance.
bruises
When it comes to creating realistic-looking cuts, bruises, or burns, you only need a few supplies:
• Liquid Latex: to help set the area for makeup and to make makeup removal easier.
• Bruise and Abrasion Wheel – A variety of makeup colors that put a finishing touch on the bruise, burn or cut you’re creating.
The first step in creating a bruise with stage makeup is to rub some red from the bruise wheel with a makeup sponge to create an irritated look. Next, apply the blue and purple and blend them to create the look you want. Add yellow and green to give the effect that the bruise happened a couple of days ago.
Burns
With a few simple items, you can have a burn that looks very realistic and theatrical.
• Burn and Bruise Color Wheel – Provides you with the colors needed to create a realistic burn
• Gel: to create a rough surface on the skin
• Stage blood – to complete the look of a freshly burned or healing surface
To create a fake burn on the skin, apply the gel in a smooth motion. Then, using the red color on your wheel, apply the red over the jelly to create a puffy, irritated look. Use dark red or light brown to add a better visual effect to the entire surface. Lightly rub black around the edges and gently over the surface. Using stage blood and a small brush, apply a small amount to the newly created wound for the finishing touch.
Scars and Cuts
Scars, big or small, can create a story for any character. To create a lasting scar, the following items are recommended:
• Liquid latex: helps protect the skin by making it easier to remove
• Scar Wax: Helps create the look of raised, scarred skin
• Adhesive – to keep the wax in place
• Base: helps blend the colors of the wax with the natural color of the skin
• Wheel for bruises and abrasions: provides the makeup colors needed to give the full effect
• Powder – removes the shine of liquid latex
• Stage Blood – Whether it’s a cut or an open scar, stage blood helps complete the realistic look
1. Scars are created by first applying liquid latex to the skin work area.
2. Next, apply an adhesive to help hold the scar in place.
3. Using a spatula, carefully apply some scar wax. If you don’t have access to a spatula, you can roll the wax into a snake shape, place it on your skin, and gently blend the edges of the wax onto the skin’s surface, leaving a raised section of wax. in the middle.
4. Apply another layer of adhesive to help secure the wax. If desired, apply a light coat of powder to reduce the shine of the latex.
5. Use primer on the edges and top of the wax to help the color of the wax match the color of the skin.
6. Color the scar using the abrasive wheel. Rub the colors around the scar to create an appearance of swelling, bruising, and scarring.
Creating a cut is a lot like creating a scar. Follow steps 1-4 to create a scar, then use the putty knife to create a “cut” in the center of the wax. Then, apply foundation around the cut so it blends in with your skin color. Apply red paint to the abrasion wheel to give an appearance of irritation and swelling. Add other colors, if needed, to create the dramatic look you’re hoping to achieve. Using a fine brush, lightly apply the stage paint to the open cut. You can also choose to rub the blood from the stage to create an appearance of dripping blood.
