creating scars using moulds

creating scars using moulds

equipment
petrolease
moulds
gelatine/latex
prosade glue
baby powder
cotton buds
supracolour pallet
makeup brushes
wound filler
blood
puss optional
witch hazel
proclean oil
barrier cream
Vaseline
kryolan foundation pallet
paintbrush

health and safety
makeup sure the client is not allergic o any of the products prosthetic products in particular. If the client is allergic to the products or if the area of skin becomes red and itchy  remove immediately under cold running water.

technique
scars can be made from moulds by pouring gelatine or latex into the mould and being left to dry, once the mould is dry in order for it to come out easily adding a layer of prosade and also baby powder which will avoid the prosthetic from going tacky and sticking to other prosthetic pieces.

Firstly before applying the prosthetic to the skin apply a barrier cream to the area especially if the client has sensitive skin.

Next apply a layer of prosade glue to the area and to the back of the prosthetic and wait until the glue goes clear. Prosade is a moveable glue used to stick on all prosthetic pieces.

Once the glue has gone clear apply the prosthetic to the area applying plenty of pressure. If the glue is not clear the prosthetic pieces will slide and not stick to the skin.

when the prosthetic is firmly stuck down using witch hazel and a baby bud get rid of any rough edges blending the prosthetic into the skin.

when blending the prosthetic into the skin powder the prosthetic and use you mirror to judge how the prosthetic is looking along the way.

Next apply foundation to the prosthetic to make it blend into the skin and look more realistic.

then use wound filler to apply to the centre of the scar, wound filler can be applied either by using a spatula or a thin makeup brush.

Next apply colour such as reds yellows and blacks from your supracolour to the prosthetic using a fine line brush to make it seem more realistic.

Finally apply blood to the area or puss and also Vaseline which can e used to give a blister effect. In order to create a splattered blood effect use a stiff paintbrush .

Here is a photograph of the mould being applied and the rough edges being blended into the skin using witch hazel.

 

I felt my first attempt at applying the prosthetic to the skin was generally a good outcome, I felt I blended the edges of the prosthetic into the skin well.

Here is a photograph of my scar after the wound filler blood and supracolour had been applied, I was generally quite happy with the outcome.

In order to make the wound appear more severe I used an orange sponge which was quite a rough texture to spread and smudge the blood and supracolour around the around, I felt this completed the wound.

Consultation notes

client 1:
Name :Kerry
Age : 22
Skin type: dry
Skin tone: fair (alabaster foundation kryolan)
Eye colour: greyish blue
Notes: fair skin tone and freckles