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Experimenting with New Things. It was Gross.

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
11:58
Views
233,018
Published
Jun 2021

What this video covers

Creator Lex from Madeyewlook takes on a subscriber-driven challenge, experimenting with unfamiliar materials and techniques to produce a dark, editorial SFX look. The build incorporates foam clay sculpted using a mold to create horn prosthetics, layered body paint in multiple shades, and mixed gold powder for metallic accents. The 'gross' factor likely comes from hands-on experimentation with new textures and materials outside her usual workflow. The final result blends fantasy creature aesthetics with horror gore elements.

Key takeaways

  • Foam clay and a pre-bought mold are used to construct horn prosthetics, making 3D elements accessible without advanced sculpting skills
  • Madeyewlook's own body paint line is central to the look, used in several custom shades
  • Graftobian gold powder mixed with Magic Set adds a durable metallic finish
  • Fabric and tissue paper are incorporated as texture elements, showing low-cost mixed-media techniques
  • Subscriber-directed concept pushes the creator to try unfamiliar materials, offering a genuine experimental perspective

Who this is for

SFX and editorial makeup enthusiasts looking for inspiration on blending body paint, prosthetic horns, and mixed-media textures into a dark fantasy or horror look.

Tools mentioned

  • mold

Materials mentioned

  • Madeyewlook Body Paint
  • Urban Decay Nocturnal Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • El Dora Eyelashes
  • Graftobian Gold Powder
  • Magic Set
  • horn base
  • foam clay
  • fabric
  • tissue paper

⚠ Safety notes

Ensure all body paints and adhesives used near eyes and skin are cosmetic-grade and patch-tested before full application.

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