Research and Third Degree Burns

5/8/14
I researched how prosthetics were made and saw it wasn't an easy task to accomplish quickly or easily. It takes either a full day or a couple of days to make and finish a prosthetic, also depending on the size of the prosthetic being made. I also learned that I can use liquid latex as a substitute of scar wax. With liquid latex, it takes time to dry, probably around 10 minutes. However, about 7 or 8 layers of this product are needed to be applied, also depending of the type of work needed, but it usually will need many layers. I am able to replace scar wax with liquid latex if needed to make third degree burns. Speaking of burns, I did create a small burn look on my hand as well. It took time since I needed the liquid latex it dry. I created a few big holes into the now dry latex, and a few small ones. Not perfect circles, since I wanted to make it look realistic. I then applied some red and purple from the color pallets onto the inside of the holes and around it. I then outlined the inside of the holes with a black and red mix to give it depth. After, I applied some Vaseline to give it the new layer of skin look. It took a while to make this but it was fun to do.

Hours done: 6
Hours completed total: 25

Cuts and Bruises

5/4/14
I was making multiple cuts and bruises to get to the right colors and shades to see which batch is made the best in order to see which has the most realistic looking cuts and bruises. I figured out how to get that realistic look. You need the right amount of red and purple. Not too much but more of a translucent look. Also an older bruise would need the color yellow and purple with a little bit of brown. The cuts take longer to make since I use scar wax. You have to mold the wax to the right size and the right shape. Then apply the wax onto the skin with spirit gum if it's going to be worm for a long period of time. From there I cut into the scar wax to create the depth of the look. I add the colors red and black on the inside to give it dimension, then add blood. Practicing helps to see the improvement you get and helps you to see the better way to do it.

Hours done: 2
Hours completed total: 19

Makeup For A Zombie Film!

5/3/14
I volunteered to help some students with doing their makeup for a zombie film they were working on for a project. It was fun since I haven't done a "zombie" look yet. I also did makeup for one student to make him look like he has a huge scar across the face. On another student I created a zombie bite to their hand and had an effect where the veins we're becoming more visible and around the bite was becoming red and purple from infection. On the "zombie" I added makeup under the eyes to create a sunken in eye effect and a fresh cut to the face. Also I added smeared blood on the lips as if they had just had a fresh snack. Creating the zombie look took quite some time.

Time done: 3 hours
Time completed total: 17