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Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning back into the SFX article series. Oddly this is going to be
the simplest and most effective FX tutorial I’ve done so far for everyone. It’s quite fun, truly is
simple (well, it can be kind of tedious) and yet it looks so, so good. Let’s get started.
Supplies we’ll need: I’m using liquid latex (although, you can use pros aide, if you want to –
please, refer back or elsewhere online per the rigors of using either one), scissors, yarn, my
desired bruising/wound make ups, toothpicks, foam sponges, a stipple sponge, paper plate(s) and
a setting powder.
the simplest and most effective FX tutorial I’ve done so far for everyone. It’s quite fun, truly is
simple (well, it can be kind of tedious) and yet it looks so, so good. Let’s get started.
Supplies we’ll need: I’m using liquid latex (although, you can use pros aide, if you want to –
please, refer back or elsewhere online per the rigors of using either one), scissors, yarn, my
desired bruising/wound make ups, toothpicks, foam sponges, a stipple sponge, paper plate(s) and
a setting powder.
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I choose to use black yarn for this tutorial, as I absolutely want it to show up on my model’s
lighter skin. I cut the yarn into anywhere from 6 to 8 inch pieces and then fray and unfurl them out
off to the side nearby.
lighter skin. I cut the yarn into anywhere from 6 to 8 inch pieces and then fray and unfurl them out
off to the side nearby.
I lay a section of the unfurled yarn into my puddle and rather coat it lightly. Using the
toothpicks, I remove it from the puddle and then place it onto my model’s arm. I seriously just let
the yarn just sort of curl and bend in not-so-simple ways that remind me of vein structures in the
human body. Do what looks cool, basically.
After repeating this step a few more times to give the overall appearance I want, and after
waiting to make sure the liquid latex is completely dry, I use my foam sponge to lightly dab more
liquid latex just over the yarn/vein/infectious appliances for a little extra hold.
toothpicks, I remove it from the puddle and then place it onto my model’s arm. I seriously just let
the yarn just sort of curl and bend in not-so-simple ways that remind me of vein structures in the
human body. Do what looks cool, basically.
After repeating this step a few more times to give the overall appearance I want, and after
waiting to make sure the liquid latex is completely dry, I use my foam sponge to lightly dab more
liquid latex just over the yarn/vein/infectious appliances for a little extra hold.
Next is to take the stipple sponge and just barely surround the yarn in further, random and
infectious looking patterns. I love asymmetry, so the more asymmetrical to me…the better.
infectious looking patterns. I love asymmetry, so the more asymmetrical to me…the better.
Last thing to do is powder it with a setting powder, or like in this case, I chose to use some of
the flesh tone foundation powders that I use for the same reasoning.
the flesh tone foundation powders that I use for the same reasoning.
The look is very disturbing and believable. It’s simple, effective and just as good for the camera,
as it would be valuable for haunting attractions or just a Halloween costume.
Enjoy!
Duane P Craig is a veteran SFX artist working in and around Memphis, TN. You can check out
previous articles of his in the SFX Focus Series by visiting our Archive Section.
as it would be valuable for haunting attractions or just a Halloween costume.
Enjoy!
Duane P Craig is a veteran SFX artist working in and around Memphis, TN. You can check out
previous articles of his in the SFX Focus Series by visiting our Archive Section.
