So here is the first stage of my Terminator project. I had a go at only using basic materials, which didn't work out fabulously but would be good enough for a halloween costume. So here goes:
Products used:
- Liquid Latex
- Toilet Paper
- Grease Paint (Ben Nye- Master Bruise Wheel, Kryolan- Burns and Injury Wheel)
- Foundation and Powder
- Talc Powder
- Mehron Synwax
- Mehron Silver Metallic Powder and Mixing Liquid
- Sponges
- Pipette
- Brushes
- Lolly stick
- Fake Blood
- Cocktail Stick
Step 1:
Using a small sponge I applied a thin layer of liquid latex to my cheek then layered a piece of toilet paper and repeated this process about 5 times. I waited for the latex to dry then dusted it with talc to stop the latex from sticking to itself.
Step 2:
I applied a coat of foundation to the area to blend it in with the skin. Which didn't exactly work that well to be honest.
Step 3:
Next I stippled on some colour using the Ben nye master bruise wheel. It worked well on the skin but not so much on the latex.
Step 4:
I picked at the latex using a toothpick, you don't want to use anything sharp in case you cut through and get your skin. I plucked a hole and tried to tear the edges to look like torn skin.
Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture before I used the Silver Mehron metallic powder to colour the inside off the hole.
I mixed the powder with Mehron mixing liquid. It's actually pretty cool when it mixes together looks a bit like meting solder.
Step 8:
I took a small piece of synwax and rolled it between my fingers to soften it. I flattened it into a line and applied it approximately where the top jaw bone is. I used the lolly stick to smooth out the edges and blend it in. I sealed it with a thin coat of liquid latex.
Step 10:
I used a thick white grease paint to highlight the raised area, and a little bit of black to lowlight the underside.
Step 11:
Lastly I added a really cheap fake blood around the edges.
I know it looks rather dodgy but really I just wanted to play around with the Mehron powder.
I picked at the latex using a toothpick, you don't want to use anything sharp in case you cut through and get your skin. I plucked a hole and tried to tear the edges to look like torn skin.
Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture before I used the Silver Mehron metallic powder to colour the inside off the hole.
I mixed the powder with Mehron mixing liquid. It's actually pretty cool when it mixes together looks a bit like meting solder.
Step 6:
I used a small brush to put a little bit of black grease paint around the inside edges of the wound. This adds a little bit of depth.
Step 7:
Next I added red grease paint inside the wound. This looked absolutely terrible.
I decided to wash it off. I widened the hole to try and lessen the appearance of the latex.
Step 8:
I took a small piece of synwax and rolled it between my fingers to soften it. I flattened it into a line and applied it approximately where the top jaw bone is. I used the lolly stick to smooth out the edges and blend it in. I sealed it with a thin coat of liquid latex.
Step 9:
The latex had started to peel of a bit by this point. Like I said at the beginning this wasn't a very professional job. Only lasted a couple of hours.
I used the Mehron Silver powder again to cover the area.
I used a thick white grease paint to highlight the raised area, and a little bit of black to lowlight the underside.
Lastly I added a really cheap fake blood around the edges.
I know it looks rather dodgy but really I just wanted to play around with the Mehron powder.
Any comments and suggestions?
