Creating a cut

Creating a cut

Products used:

Moulding Wax/Silly Wax

Latex

Sculpting tools

Black stipple sponge

Kryolan super colour

Kryolan bruise wheel

Fake blood

Kryolan protector

Wound filler

Moisturiser

IPA Liquid

Name: Sian Harding-Morris

Age:18

Hair type: Dyed

Skin type: Normal

Skin tone: Olive/slight tan

Eye colour: Hazel

Allergies: None

Contraindication: None

Notes: Doing cut on arm, make sure you use Kryolan protector before using any of these products.

Step 1:

Make sure the area you are creating the cut on is clear of all products and use Kryolan protector

Step 2:

Soften the wax on the back of your hand, smooth down the wax on the area you are creating the cut, use moisturiser to smooth down any edges

Step 3:

Create a cut down the middle of the wax

Step 4:

Apply a thin layer of latex over the wax and blend outwards, then cool dry with the hair dryer

Step 5: 

Use acetone to blend down any broken edges

Step 6:

Apply foundation mixed with IPA liquid  make sure the colour matches the skin and with a dabbing action apply it over the wound with a flat brush

Step 7:

Use black Kryolan super colour into the deep of the wound and then apply wound filler

Step 8:

Apply red and dark red with stipple sponge over the wound

Step 9:

Apply fake blood into the wound and spread it out with the stipple sponge

This is my end results, I am happy with the outcome but with the short amount of time I had I know I could do better and I will do next time, I have created wounds and cuts before but I have never used the latex over the wound and I feel the way I applied it, it cracked and made it look like dry skin, so I have covered the cracks with the stippling red paint and blood so it is less noticeable. I don't think it looks that real but with practice I know I can create a realistic one. 

I have really enjoyed creating this and know that I want to pick Special Effects next year as I want to work behind film and Tv doing some sort of special effects.