Koji Ohmura

"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 This protective wipe is originally made for medical purposes.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 dry. Then, I add...

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 container T-pin...

"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 approaches to...