How Do You Make Special FX Cuts Using Makeup?
Making your own independent movie costs a lot of money, and special effects and makeup can quickly deplete your small budget. Hiring a special effects makeup artist can cost you a lot of money, but simple effects like cuts or wounds can be applied to an actor using very basic makeup supplies and household items. This method for special effects won’t be helping you win an Academy Award any time soon, but with some practice, you can achieve some very believable results. Clean the skin where you want to apply the cut. If the area is hairy, shave first. Apply the spirit gum to the skin. Spirit gum is a makeup adhesive available at any costume or makeup supply store. Pull apart some cotton balls and start placing them on the spirit gum. Create a thick layer of cotton on the spirit gum until you can’t feel the adhesive underneath. Color the cotton with fake blood. This will later have the appearance of the flesh underneath the cut. Apply castor oil to the red-colored cotton balls. Rip a smal
