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Recipe 28: How to Make Movie Blood
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
May 263 min read


Gojira & Godzilla: Legends of Japanese Special Effects Makeup and My Childhood Hero.
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
Dec 30, 20255 min read


From Alien to Predator: Badlands- Timeline of Alien and Predator Universe & Creature Effects
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
Dec 23, 20256 min read


Which SFX Makeup Glue is the Best? & Remover?
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
Nov 11, 20257 min read


Latex vs Silicone! (and other prosthetic materials)
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
Nov 4, 20259 min read


Recipe 2: Face Mold Making
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
Sep 4, 20254 min read


Recipe 1: Life Casting
The life casting mold making is a good way to start custom-made prosthetics. It will make the prosthetics fit on your face exactly. It helps achieve better edges and great movement. This is a step-by-step guide on how to create werewolf special effects makeup. This recipe features how to make a life-casting mold. Materials you need... Smooth On - Body Double Silk (or Body Double Fast) Smooth On Body Double Release Hyper Folic (Optional) Face Lotion Vaseline Mixing Bowls Salt
Sep 3, 20253 min read
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