"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Beauty Spatula" by Every Drop. When I use liquid makeup foundation as a silicone pigment for prosthetics, I always end up with leftovers in the corners of those fancy glass bottles. That is a waste since liquid foundation is not cheap. Then, this amazing spatula comes in handy. It comes with an arrow-shaped silicone tip, which allows me to get into the corners and get it out from th

Blood pumping is completely different from regular makeup and prosthetics. You will need a properly calculated and planned design, as well as the skills for well-timed blood pumping. This recipe is a combination of everything I taught in previous recipes. If you would like to learn how to make props & blood tube click the buttons below. Materials you need... Silicone prosthetics Kiehl's Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion Telesis 8 & Thinner Acetone Lip Wand Pros Aide Cream Pros Ai

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Skin Prep" wipes by Smith & Nephew. When you apply prosthetics on an area that moves a lot, the prosthetics tend to lift up from the skin. This protective wipe is originally made for medical purposes. It will create a layer to protect the skin when you use medical glue. The positive side effect of this wipe is a slightly sticky feeling. I wipe the skin with the wipe first and let it

Do you want to create a prosthetic with blood coming out from inside? When it goes well, everyone's reaction is priceless. "Wow!!!" "Eww!!" "How did you do that!?" In this recipe, I will show you how to create blood tubing (A.K.A. bladder) with medical tape. This method is pretty easy and quick. You will just need medical tape and steady hands... Materials you need... Opsite Medical Tape Tube (for extra length) Telesis glue Pro Poxy20 Prosthetics Reference Book Lid of Plastic

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is a little different. It is an announcement for my book, "Practical Magic: Ultimate Guide for the Art of Special Effects Makeup"!!! “Koji created this book out of a passion for prosthetic makeup, and each step is clearly explained and thoroughly documented. I highly recommend it to both beginners and experienced professionals, as there is always something to learn from different approa

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Makeup Bag" for working filming sets. Working on set is very time-consuming. When I hear "Last Look!" I need to head out to my actor ASAP and do makeup touch-ups within 5 minutes. Sometimes, I have to watch more than 10 actors within this limited time. In order to do that, I take this clear set bag. I can see through everything in this bag, so I will know where they are. Most makeup

Sometimes when you are on a film set, you do not want to use real weapons due to safety. Or you do not want to use smelly items such as fish, meat, skulls, or even body parts like severed hands. In this recipe, I show you how to make dummy prop items. You do not want the lamb meat to start getting smelly and moldy after 8 hours at room temperature. Materials you need... Prop Item you want to make a copy of. Silicone (Body Double Fast) Plaster Bandage Old Silicone Mold (Platin

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Tancho Hair Wax" for creating perfect flat hair. Tancho Hair Wax was created by the Japanese company "Mandom" in 1933. It was originally made for male office workers to keep their hair styled flat. Now, they have added a Japanese cherry blossom scent, and it is used for female hairstyling as well. This is very useful for fuzzy hair near the hairline. When you do not want to use hair

Today's SFX recipe is more like a real cooking recipe, and I make it in my kitchen. Yes! Let's cook movie blood! I will show you both a cheap blood recipe and an edible blood recipe. Normally, movie blood at makeup stores is very pricey. You can make it with a small amount of kits. Materials you need... Mixing Cup Mixing Stick Filtered Water Hot Water Methocel Powder Food Coloring Red 40 Food Coloring (Blue, Yellow, Green) Cocoa Powder Karo Corn Syrup Derma Shield Barbasol Sh

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Special Effects Guide to Real Human Wounds and Injuries" for makeup references. Making special effects makeup look realistic is very important. Some artists might say, "just put blood on it." However, just putting blood can make it look either realistic or just messy. This book will show you "real" injuries. I normally show this book to my director before applying makeup. That way,

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Opsite Tape" for prosthetic emergencies & blood effects. This is a non-latex flexible medical tape for skin protection and attaching medical sensors. Since it is translucent, I use this for prosthetic emergencies. Sometimes, after many hours of filming with a prosthetic, edges get peeled and do not go back to the skin anymore. Then, I use this tape. I trim it into small pieces and t

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "OneBlade" for shaving the face without razor cuts. 1. This is my go-to item in the men's grooming kit. I use this for most guys (and ladies sometimes) when I need to shave their facial hair and body hair. However, shaving them on the day of makeup application is a little tricky if they are not used to shaving daily. If you use a regular razor, it might end up with a bunch of razor c

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Monistat" for anti-shine. 1. I know what your reaction is... Monistat? Yes, it is for feminine issues. However, this specific Monistat is for chafing relief. It works as an anti-shine product and creates smooth surfaces. 2. When we spray a lot of alcohol-based airbrush ink, skin tends to get tacky and shiny. Since cameras do not like shine, it is better to ease these shines. Just ad

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "EDAP" for moisturizing the skin after special effects makeup removal. 1. Some people with sensitive skin tend to have irritation on their skin after removing special effects makeup due to rubbing or harsh chemicals such as alcohol. Even with strong skin, it tends to get red after many days of application. I also use this for sunburns and dry skin as well. 2. " EDAP+ acquired it’s na

"What's in My Makeup Kit?" features my favorite makeup item in my makeup box. Today's item is "Jewelry Cleaner" for Airbrush detail cleaning. 1. Mix Windex and 99% alcohol in 50:50 ratio. 2. Disassemble airbrush parts and add this liquid mix in the jewelry cleaner. 3. Set a timer and let it clean! It is like a dish washer for airbrushes. 4. Wipe off all the liquid with Q-tips or pipe cleaners. Then, your airbrush will be like brand new!! DISCLAIMER: Links included on this pag

The theme song... as soon as I hear it with the famous roar! What a goosebumps moment. Many childhood memories come up with the song. Even when Hideki Matsui showed up for his baseball game in Angels, I have the same excitement. His nickname is Gojira. Japanese special effects makeup has a rich history that reflects the country’s creativity, resourcefulness, and cultural storytelling. Few icons illustrate this evolution better than Gojira (AKA Godzilla), the legendary monster

Are you Alien fan? Or Predator fan? Or both? Since 1979, the Alien and Predator movies have captivated sci-fi and horror fans for decades. Both series feature terrifying extraterrestrial creatures (not like E.T.), intense action, and rich lore. However, the timeline connecting these movies can be confusing. This article breaks down the Alien and Predator movie timeline clearly and chronologically, helping fans (and myself) understand how these stories fit together. I placed

How were your Halloween costumes and makeup? Did you get many candies while Trick or Treating? Did you scare many friends at the Halloween Party? Or did you have a difficult time removing makeup after the party? It is so typical that some people forget to use proper glue and remover for special effects makeup and have a chaotic removal time after midnight. Definitely, you do not want that. I hope this article helps you with your next makeup! When you go to a makeup store, you

Many of you might have heard people say "Silicone is the best!!" And you look at the price... yes, it is very expensive. Don't worry. There are many other materials that you can try. In this article, I will explain the pros and cons of each prosthetic material. The title says "Latex vs Silicone," but I will introduce 5 materials. They are Foam Latex, Silicone, Gelatin, Liquid Latex, and Bondo Transfer. These are only my personal opinions. You can try each material and decide

The face mold will allow prosthetics to fit on your face perfectly. No more hassle with bad edges or ill-fitting prosthetics going over your eyes! In last recipe, we learned how to make a life-casting mold. This recipe features how to make a plaster face mold from the life-casting mold. Materials you need... Life Casting Mold Vaseline Face Mask Water Mixing Bowl Gloves Chip Brush Plastic Bag Hydrocal White (Optional) Ultracal 30 Rasp Sculpting Tools Project Board Body Double