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Zombie Bite Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series

by Madeyewlook

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Difficulty
Intermediate
Length
6:26
Views
3,425,805
Published
Aug 2014

What this video covers

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.

Key takeaways

  • Uses Skin Illustrator alcohol-activated palettes for precise, blendable color work
  • Mehron Extra Flesh builds the raised, torn-skin texture of a bite wound
  • Fixative A is used to seal and protect the finished prosthetic application
  • Techniques are inspired by undead aesthetics popularized by The Walking Dead
  • Short runtime makes it easy to follow along and pause-replay during application

Who this is for

Halloween makeup enthusiasts and aspiring SFX artists who want to create a convincing zombie bite wound using professional cosmetic products.

Tools mentioned

  • brushes

Materials mentioned

  • Skin Illustrator FX Palette
  • Skin Illustrator Necromania Palette
  • 99% Alcohol
  • Mehron Extra Flesh
  • Mehron Fixative A

⚠ Safety notes

Video includes a briefly startling opening segment (ends at 0:20) that may frighten young viewers.

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