Video Tag
Every video tagged “wound makeup” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
7 videos
Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) walks through a realistic zombie bite wound using professional-grade alcohol-activated palettes and prosthetic flesh products. The tutorial covers building up three-dimensional skin texture, layering color for a convincing necrotic appearance, and sealing the finished effect. At just six minutes, it delivers a focused, efficient breakdown of the key steps without unnecessary filler.
Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming walks through a special effects makeup look that simulates shattered glass embedded in the face, complete with realistic wounds and blood. The tutorial uses Mehron SFX products including Extra Flesh and Fixative A to build convincing lacerated skin around actual decorative glass pieces. Fake coagulated blood and red body paint add gory depth and realism to the finished look. The result is a striking, gore-forward Halloween costume makeup effect.
This step-by-step SFX makeup tutorial by Madeyewlook demonstrates how to create a realistic stitched wound effect on skin using modeling wax, spirit gum, and actual thread. The look is built up through careful wax sculpting, adhesive work, and layered paint to achieve convincing depth, bruising, and blood. The finished result is a detailed, wearable effect suited for Halloween costumes or horror-themed looks. A content warning is included, as the technique is shown applied to the wrist area.
This tutorial from Madeyewlook demonstrates how to create a convincing Freddy Krueger-style burn effect using professional-grade SFX cosmetics rather than traditional prosthetics. The look draws inspiration from characters like Harvey Dent and zombie archetypes, making it versatile for multiple Halloween costumes. Key products include a clear gel FX base for texture and an alcohol-activated palette for realistic coloration. An optional Alka-Seltzer and blood gel step adds a dramatic sizzling, bubbling finish.
This short-form video from popular SFX artist Madeyewlook features a dramatic special effects makeup look centered around an explosion or blast concept. Given the creator's well-known style, the look likely showcases striking prosthetic or painted effects suggesting violent impact or destruction. No source description was provided, so specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed.
This beginner-friendly tutorial walks viewers through making their own nose and scar wax — also known as mortician's putty — from scratch. The material can be used to sculpt realistic-looking cuts and wounds for Halloween or SFX makeup looks. A bonus wound makeup application is demonstrated at the end to show the wax in action. The video is supported by additional materials and show notes on the creator's website.
Stiltbeast Studios delivers a fast-paced airbrush makeup tutorial timed for haunted house season. The video covers two quick looks — a wound effect and a full makeup — plus a technique for making a disposable stencil on the spot. It's a condensed but practical session that shows how to work efficiently under time pressure, ideal for haunt performers and makeup artists.
