Video Tag
Every video tagged “Graftobian” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
52 videos
Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) demonstrates how to create a disturbing trypophobia-inspired skin effect using special effects products. The look simulates clusters of holes or wounds on the skin using modeling wax, adhesive, and alcohol-activated paints. At roughly six minutes, the tutorial moves efficiently through product application and painting steps. A content warning is prominently issued for viewers sensitive to hole-pattern imagery or mild gore.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming showcases a bold, colorful full-face and body paint transformation featuring rainbow and holographic elements, captured originally as a Facebook Live stream. The look incorporates professional-grade body paints and eyeshadows to build a surreal, monster-inspired creation. Product details were compiled after the fact from the live stream recording, giving the video a candid, behind-the-scenes energy.
This tutorial from Madeyewlook walks through a zipper-eyes special effects look in which the skin around the eyes appears peeled back and rolled away. The technique combines modeling wax, liquid latex, and alcohol-activated paints to create a convincing, gory illusion. At roughly six minutes, the video moves quickly and is aimed at viewers who already have some SFX makeup experience. A blood and gore warning is included given the realistic wound simulation.
Madeyewlook's Lex breaks down the key differences between the main categories of bodypaint and face paint used in Halloween and special effects makeup, including water-activated, alcohol-activated, creme, and grease formulas. She highlights well-known brands within each category to help viewers identify what to look for and where to source products. The video is framed as an informal mini art class — educational rather than a step-by-step look tutorial. It's a practical primer for anyone confused about which paint type to choose for their next project.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a versatile aquatic horror look that can read as a scary water fairy, dark mermaid, or deep-sea fish depending on your interpretation. The tutorial combines Paradise Paint, Graftobian body paint, Mehron eyeshadow, and mainstream cosmetics from NYX and Tarte to build a layered, otherworldly complexion. A glowing practical element — a light-up ring and glow stick incorporated with glue — gives the finished look an eerie bioluminescent effect. The video is part of a multi-creator Halloween collaboration, with linked companion looks from four other artists.
In this imaginative Halloween makeup tutorial, creator Madeyewlook explores a Disney role-reversal concept — transforming herself into a sinister, green-toned evil Ariel and then into a regal, glamorous Princess Ursula. Both looks are achieved using professional-grade theatrical face paints and eyeshadows, showcasing the dramatic range possible with body-safe pigments. The tutorial demonstrates how swapping a character's color palette and styling cues can completely recontextualize an iconic character. It's a highly creative, skill-intensive look best suited for experienced makeup artists or dedicated Halloween enthusiasts.
Makeup artist Madeyewlook selects a piece of fan-submitted artwork and recreates the illustrated character directly on her face using professional-grade face paints and eyeshadows. The tutorial blends bold graphic shapes and vivid colors drawn from the original illustration, demonstrating how to translate a flat 2D design into a wearable makeup look. Viewer artwork is credited and celebrated as the creative foundation for the transformation.
Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) transforms her face and body into a living Ouija board using professional-grade body paints and eyeliner. The look combines graphic line work and color blocking to replicate the iconic board's lettering, symbols, and aged wood tones. At just four minutes, the tutorial moves quickly through product application while name-dropping each paint used so viewers can source them independently.
Makeup artist Alexys Fleming of Madeyewlook recreates a creepy clown look inspired by a character from the horror video game Until Dawn. The look uses professional-grade face paints alongside accessible drugstore products to achieve a theatrical, scary clown aesthetic. At just three minutes, the video is a fast-paced tutorial that distills the character's iconic details into a wearable Halloween costume look.
Madeyewlook recreates a vibrant, colorful artwork submitted by a subscriber (original art by Danielle_Foye) and translates it into a full face and body paint look. The transformation leans heavily into bold pinks and blues using professional-grade face paints and eyeshadows rather than traditional SFX prosthetics. It doubles as a community-driven concept, spotlighting fan-submitted artwork as creative inspiration. The result is a fantastical, artistic aesthetic that sits at the intersection of body art and Halloween-style character makeup.
This tutorial by Madeyewlook walks through creating a Krampus — the horned Christmas demon — using a combination of pro body paints and eyeshadow palettes. The look blends creature-style face and body painting with dramatic color work to achieve a dark, holiday-horror character. At just six minutes, the video delivers a focused, efficient breakdown of the transformation. The result is a striking festive villain suitable for holiday parties or Halloween events alike.
Madeyewlook delivers a playful yet unsettling full transformation into the iconic Elf on the Shelf using body paint and character makeup. The look leans into the doll's inherently eerie quality, blending holiday whimsy with creepy costume makeup. At just three minutes, the tutorial moves quickly through the process using professional-grade face and body paints. It sits at a fun crossover between Halloween special-effects makeup and Christmas costume fun.
Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) walks through a full Halloween transformation into the Other Mother from the film Coraline, using body paint and theatrical cosmetics to create an eerie, character-accurate look. The tutorial combines face painting with strategic contouring and a sleek black lace-front wig to capture the character's unsettling aesthetic. At roughly seven minutes, it moves at a confident pace suited for viewers with some prior face-painting or costume makeup experience.
This tutorial by Madeyewlook delivers a dual Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees Halloween look, complete with body-painted clothing that creates a striking optical illusion. Using a combination of professional body paints and cosmetic products, the creator blends both iconic slasher aesthetics onto face and body. The result is a theatrical, high-impact costume-level makeup look that goes far beyond standard face makeup. At just seven minutes, the video is tightly edited and focused on the finished techniques rather than exhaustive step-by-step instruction.
Experienced SFX artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) walks through a wide range of fake blood products, primarily from Graftobian, comparing their textures, finishes, and ideal use cases for Halloween makeup looks. She covers everything from thin flowing stage blood to thick gels, pastes, powders, and gelatin, showing how each behaves on skin. The video is presented as an honest personal review — one brand was gifted, but no paid sponsorship is involved. Together the products form a toolkit for building convincing, layered gore effects.
This tutorial by Madeyewlook breaks down the most common makeup adhesives used in special effects and Halloween looks, explaining when and why to reach for each one. The video covers spirit gum, Pros-Aide, Lash Grip, and liquid latex, walking viewers through their different properties and best-use scenarios. It is presented in an approachable, beginner-friendly style aimed at demystifying the often-confusing world of SPFX adhesives.
This tutorial from Madeyewlook walks viewers through creating realistic mermaid gill effects using sculpting wax and alcohol-activated paints. The look is built up in stages — shaping wax into gill slits, blending edges seamlessly into skin, then painting for a convincing aquatic texture and color. An optional blood paste step and a bent paper clip can be used to push the effect into darker, more dramatic territory for a 'hooked mermaid' concept.
Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming delivers an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Halloween makeup tutorial tied to the Urban Decay Through the Looking Glass palette. The look combines body paint and eye makeup to create a surreal, trippy illusion effect with a black-and-white aesthetic. The tutorial showcases a blend of special effects techniques and editorial artistry suited for Halloween or cosplay events.
Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) delivers a JAWS-inspired shark transformation using professional face and body paints. The look combines black, white, and grey tones to replicate the iconic great white shark's coloration, with red accents suggesting a predatory, bloody edge. At just six minutes, the tutorial moves at a brisk pace suited for viewers already comfortable with face-painting basics. The video was created with permission from Universal Pictures, lending it an official pop-culture legitimacy.
Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming covers her entire face with over 800 sequins in this bold, editorial Halloween makeup look. The tutorial walks through adhesive selection — including which glues to use near the eyes versus the rest of the face — alongside body paint and liner work to integrate the sequins into a cohesive, glam-horror design. The result sits at the intersection of special-effects makeup and high-fashion editorial art. At just five minutes, the video moves quickly but clearly outlines the core products needed to recreate the look.
Madeyewlook recreates a piece of fan art submitted by a subscriber and transforms it into a vibrant, full face-and-body paint look. The build uses Graftobian pro paints in bold neon and primary tones alongside Sugarpill eyeshadow to bring the illustrated design to life. The result is a bright, playful transformation that blurs the line between illustration and wearable makeup art.
Madeyewlook transforms into the two-faced Mayor of Halloween Town from Nightmare Before Christmas using theatrical face paints and a hand-painted lampshade hat. The look recreates the character's iconic dual expressions, pale complexion, and exaggerated features through careful color work and layering. A DIY prop lampshade is customized with acrylic paints to complete the costume. The result is an inventive, screen-accurate character makeup achievable with widely available products.
Madeyewlook creates a striking Pride-themed look inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins, channeling the vanity and showmanship of a peacock through elaborate SFX makeup. The transformation features body paint, airbrushing, gem embellishments, a bald cap, and dramatic horns for a fully editorial fantasy character. The peacock color palette of deep blues and teals is built up through layered paint and liner work. It's a high-impact, head-to-toe conceptual look designed to stand out as unique within the Seven Deadly Sins series.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a butterfly-themed body and face paint tutorial that blends creepy with beautiful — a signature style for the channel. Using Graftobian Pro Paints and grey-toned eyeshadows, the look is built around a detailed butterfly design suitable for Halloween or Valentine's Day. The tutorial is short and focused, making it accessible to intermediate makeup artists who already have a foundation in face painting. It's a welcome departure from purely horror-driven looks while still carrying the channel's dark-fantasy aesthetic.
