As promised we are going to talk more about
some of our makeup items and today its all about BLOOD!
First I have to say that in general I am
not a fan of blood in the movies or elsewhere. I am probably the biggest
chicken when it comes to watching movies with blood, guts and gore outthere.
Yes yes I know it’s fake and I even know how some of it is done but it still
turns my stomache.
Anyway we are off topic, so I want to tell
you about the three main types of blood used: F/X Blood, Blood Gel and Blood
Powder. So let’s start:
F/X Blood is one of the most common used.
This is the super fun drippy and slimey looking stuff that seems to be running
everywhere. It is great for all kinds of makeups like zombies, vampires,
werewolves and much more. Basically anything that needs to be dripping this is
your best friend.
Blood Gel on the other hand is different as
this is the super thick and congeally looking stuff you would find in a deep
wound. Think of it like this if F/X Blood is dripping off the werewolf’s fangs
then Blood Gel is what is collecting in the wound where he just ripped a chunk
off you.
These first two work the best of course
when they are used together. They show maximum damage and give a realistic look
to what has happened. Wait a minute you say? What about Blood Powder? How does
that one fit in? I just recently discovered the joys of Blood Powder and how
much fun this little product can be.
Blood Powder is exactly what it sounds
like. A powder that you lightly rub into the skin with a powder puff and it
will disappear. Well what fun is that you ask? So much fun because once you add
just a small amount of water, you have a live open and running wound! Just like
if someone ran up and slit your throat in the movies and it started to gush
out, yep you guessed it blood powder!
So hopefully this has helped to make your
blood needs explained and remember to you find it all in your own backyard at
Miga’s Balloons. Our next blog will take us into the world of contact lenses.
