I'm making a Krampus mask and glove set for a costume but am having trouble keeping hair, straps, and nails on the piece. I used the smoothon silicone adhesive but it never seems to dry properly. I even mixed a small batch of silicone to brush over the straps but that didnt seem to work well.

Hi, I am currently intending to make something that is fully made of foam latex but there is a part that needs to have velvety texture. I plan on using velvet vinyl wrap meant for vehicles but will this work of foam latex? If not, what material is reccomended to create a skeleton to put the vinyl wrap on?

If not then about how much I need?

I'm trying to create something that gives the look of molting or shedding. I'm using inspiration from snakes shedding skin as I know that molting (ecdysis) effect would be hard to achieve. The intent is to remove pieces as part of a performance. I've been looking into sewing something, but it still doesn't read the same when trying to "peel it" off. Any suggestions are welcome!

Hey guys! I’m a seventeen year old cosmetology student with an interest in makeup, especially special effects. For Christmas this year my parents wanted to get me some supplies but I’m not sure what I would need because I’m just now starting this. I assume a face painting pallet but I’m not sure a good one and fake blood/ scar wax. Is there anything else I should get? Thanks so much for the help in advance!!

I’m doing a music video this weekend and want to wear this witchy leather harness I have but we’ll be using fake blood

Any way I can prevent it from staining leather? It wasn’t cheap 😅

Are there any sites that make custom prosthetics? Please help! New to the game

I want to do an SFX makeup about an alien or something...

I think that it would be cool if i had a slimy or stretchy skin. Im thinking of using latex or something to do that, but was curious if there were any other opinions on how I could do this.

Appreciate the help!

Previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/sfx/s/0ITefIfRjp

So tonight put the whole thing together and had fun!

Think the mask worked out quite well. Structure is terrible and was hard to paint. Been able to pull of the latex parts, might be able to reuse them (to replace scar wax with cotton latex). Any tips for a first timer most welcome 🤡

I am looking to make some prosthetics for zombie makeup I normally do SFX but I haven't gotten into this part of it. I am wondering what materials I would need? I heard to use liquid latex but not scar wax so how would I build up the prosthetics otherwise? Thank you !!

I'm looking for suggestions on how to make/what material to use for the red feature of this frigatebird for a costume I'm wanting to make. My goal is for it to be stretchy so it can be inflated and look as realistic as possible. I'm also hoping to get a similar texture as well (suggestions on this would also be appreciated). Since it's skin in real life, I'd like for it to be as skin-like as possible without being so thin it would tear. This will be attached to a 3D printed base, so it won't be going directly on someone's body.

Not sure if this is the right sub, SFX are 2 abv. for Special FX and Sound FX, but if this is for both of those: good. Anyways, does anyone have that sound? im trying to make a video intro which contain these sounds.

Hi, I have been using rigid collodion on my face on a daily basis for 3 days now, slept with makeup on for two days (two different applications) and It kinda started to make my skin burn, will this leave a scar or something or a permanent thing? Cuz I need to have it on my face for a while and I kinda dont want to peel it off before I sleep, cuz it hurts like hell.

Hi, so I’m using pros aide to stick a piece of regular craft foam to my eyebrow area( Eyebrows will be blocked glue and makeup first). When actually applying the pros aide, do i just put it on the foam or do i put it both on the foam and by eyebrow area? Better yet, can someone give me a step by step guide? That would really help, as i know you have to wait before you can apply it too.

Thanks!

I'm writing a stage adaptation of the first Saw film as a hobby project, and one challenge that I'm realizing I'll have to face is how to handle the foot amputation scene. Basically, I want to know how feasible it would be to have a character move around the stage with their ankle chained, cut off their foot to remove the chain, and then move around the stage some more, all in one continuous scene; or if I'm just going to need to write around it as a technical limitation (which would be difficult in its own right given how integral that moment is to the story). I'd very much like to hear your thoughts on how you'd do something like this. Thanks in advance!

Could anyone give me some inspo for sculpting? I’ve made a large bear wound recently and a head wound I’m just a bit stuck on what to create next. I have adhd so I get creative block quite easily which is annoying:( if anyone has any ideas I’m open and maybe even document it on TikTok :) thanks :)

Hiya everyone! As the title says, I am putting a portfolio of my work together for university courses of special effects makeup. I would love advice or conversations with those that have experiences this or know what they want in these types of portfolios. Thank you!

I’m performing in a live show soon and I want to rip out my heart as part of it. I have a small clay heart I made and a lot of liquid latex (and fairly decent experience using it). Right now my only thought is to Saran Wrap it to my chest and put foundation over it. I’ll have a shirt over it (and probably a coat) so it doesn’t need to look perfect. I can’t find much online about how to carry out this effect and would so greatly appreciate any suggestions or help. Thank you!!!

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I photograph and create content for an Australian makeup academy and since I'm not a makeup artist myself, I don't have all the latest resources, news and websites/accounts that most of you would. I'm drafting ideas for a monthly newsletter for the Academy and really want to make it valuable.

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