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Obviously that doesn’t work on the face, which is why I just bought a supply of my own fake blood (my house isn’t creepy at all).īut if you’re on time or budget restrictions, here is a simple DIY fake blood recipe: Ingredients:Īll you have to do it mix in the three colors with the corn syrup and you have a tasty (and yes, edible) fake blood recipe! I could never get the color quite right, but my advice is to use the blue sparingly and throw in a tiny bit of green if it comes out too purple. I find the easiest method to use on your clothes is simply diluting/mixing red, black, and brown acrylic paint to get a deep, red, blood color. I’ve tried a few fake blood recipes, and honestly, none of them are my favorite. Certain types like Ben Nye Stage Blood is safe to put in your mouth and even has a nice minty flavor. Absolutely do not put this stuff near or around your eyes (there’s actually red eye blood for that), and keep in mind that most faux blood isn’t made for ingestion.

Other than that, just be sure to read the bottle to see other hazards. They also warn that the blood is likely to stain your clothes.

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Every single bottle will advise you to test the product on your skin first because you may have a negative reaction. RELATED: SFX Basics: All About Latex Hazardsįake blood is relatively safe to use. It’s quick, easy, and can be done in a matter of minutes. My favorite, however, is using small amounts of scab blood and face paint to give superheroes the illusion that they just defeated the latest supervillain (i.e my Captain Marvel makeup). I also used the same products to create a bullet wound look for Jenny Bravo (it was my 90s Horror Story Series). For example, I did this SFX look using Stage Blood and Scab Blood to make it look like Debbie Thornberry got attacked by some sort of wild creature.

FAKE BLOOD MOVIE

It can be a canon look based on a scene from a movie or it can be a completely fabricated scenario. There’s really no limit to when you can use faux blood in your cosplay makeup. Mehron Stage Blood and Ben Nye Scab Blood RELATED: SFX Basics: Spirit Gum When To Incorporate Wounds Into Cosplay It’s syrupy in texture and great for open wound effects It’s great for blood capsules for when men ask you to smile at the bar 😉Ĭoagulated Blood:This type isn’t meant to drip, but instead maintains a deep, glistening red consistency for your wound. However, remember that this doesn’t dry, so use it sparingly. It’s made of non-toxic ingredients so it’s safe to use in and around your mouth. Theatre/Stage Blood: This is used primarily in active performances (so great for cosplay or videos!). You can also you splatter blood which comes in an easy spray canister for a more spread out effect. It drips and dries quickly and effectively. It’s water-based so it’s as easy to remove as it is to apply. Need splatter on your cosplay? Use squirt blood for an easy and natural-looking SFX. Squirt Blood: This is the blood you’ll need to create an all-over gorey look. And the best thing about it is that a little goes a long way! I also like to use it to create scratch marks on my neck and face. It really seals the deal in terms of realistically looking wounds. Scab Blood: Scab blood is honestly my go-to fake blood product. I’ve also found that it’s harder to get off your skin, gets kind of crusty after a while, and smells really bad. It works almost as good as the stuff from Mehron or Ben Nye, but the shelf life is drastically shorter. Store-Bought: Store bought blood is all fine and dandy if you only want to do SFX makeup around Halloween. However, I do not recommend these! I’ll explain potential hazards a little further down, but for the time being here are a few different types of fake blood you can buy: I’ve used various types of special effects blood products, including these cheap ones from Spirit Halloween. These either come in kits or in separate containers, but essentially there’s no short supply of this product during the spooky season. Well, maybe only the shelves in the Halloween isles. This time of year, we tend to see faux blood available on every supermarket shelf. Credit: Mehron and Ben Nye – Store bought, Squirt Blood, Stage Blood, Coagulated Blood, Scab Blood.

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