Learn the classic "throat slash" makeup blood effect with Horror FX maestro & Special Makeup Effects creator for the HELLRAISER series, Gary J. Tunnicliffe.

Intermediate Level

2h 35m of duration

English (auto), Spanish (auto)

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Curriculum

1. Title - 16s

2. Introduction - 25s

3. Blood Gags-Important Considerations - 5min

4. Throat Slash FX - 2min

5. Blood Gags--Blood Delivery System - 9min

6. Foam Latex Appliances - 2min

7. Constructing the Blood Delivery System - 3min

8. Nurnies - 4min

9. Continuing with the Blood Delivery System - 8min

10. FX Blood - 5min

11. Blood Gag Safety - 5min

12. Prosthetic Application Kit - 11min

13. Prepping the Actor - 3min

14. Gluing On the Blood Delivery System - 9min

15. Gluing on the Neck Appliance - 15min

16. Applying a Layer of Powder - 2min

17. Color & Blending - 10min

18. Applying Powder to the Base Layer - 2min

19. Painting the Neck Appliance Layering Breakup & Color Tones - 15min

20. Adding Layers of Green - 3min

21. Rubber Mask Grease Paint - 5min

22. White Overtone Spatter - 4min

23. Adding a Shadow Line - 2min

24. Moles and Liver Spots - 2min

25. Wardrobe & Prep for Rehearsal - 8min

26. Loading the Blood Pumping Mechanism - 4min

27. Connecting Your Blood Delivery System - 3min

28. Rehearsal - 4min

29. Rigging the Appliance to Spray Blood - 9min

30. "Setting the Actor Free" - 1min

31. Wrap Up - 53s

Materials

CLICK on the links below to find the materials you need for this lesson.

Some items might be harder to find, but a little internet scouring usually finds you everything you'll need.

Mouldlife USA

Mouldlife Europe

Naimie's Beauty Center

Reynolds Advanced Materials

Smooth-On Inc.

For Generic Foam Latex Prosthetics:

RBFX

RubberWear

FOR YOUR WORK STATION

Air Compressor or Air Hose

Dull Bladed Prop Knife

Foam Latex Prosthetic Neck Appliance

Latex Gloves

Lifecast of Actor

Small Metal Ramekins

Spray Bottle w/water

BLOOD

“The Blood” Fake Blood

EPOXYS/GLUES

Pros-Aide

LATEX/SILICONE

Balloon Rubber

Vulcanized Latex

PAINT/BRISTLE BRUSHES

1” Chip Brushes

Assorted Small Craft Brushes

Powder Makeup Brush

SKIN PAINTS/POWDERS

Pax Paint (self-mixed)

Reel Hair Palette Lite

Rubber Mask Grease Paint

Skin Illustrator Dark Fleshtone Palette

Skin Illustrator FX Palette

Skin Illustrator Palette

Translucent Powder

SPONGES/POWDER PUFFS

Powder Puffs

Wedge Makeup Sponges

THINNERS/SOLVENTS

99% Alcohol

Astringent Toner

TOOLS

Crimping, Pliers and Gripping Tools

Hemostats

Cutting Tools

Scissors

Other Tools

Funnel

Hairdryer

SUPPLIES

Caramel Food Color

Duct Tape

Fire Extinguisher

Foam Inhibitor

Hot Coffee

Hot Water

Latex Surgical Tube

Long Thin Party Balloon

Paper Towels

PVC Aquarium Tube

Ribbed Connector Fitting

Small Paper Plates

Tongue Depressors

HEALTH/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When working with toxic and/or dangerous materials or tools:

ALWAYS read labels for appropriate use guidelines

ALWAYS wear a high-grade respirator

ALWAYS work in a well-ventilated area

ALWAYS protect your skin

ALWAYS wear eye protection

Artist BiographyGary J. Tunnicliffe

Horror FX Maestro, Character Creator & Founder of Two Hours in the Dark, Inc.

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