When called in to work, ask the Production Department to fax or email you a call sheet for the day you are working (Figures 12.1 and 12.2). If you have been contacted by a department head or another Makeup Artist, be sure to get the information you need, such as a production number. Sometimes the […]

To remove tattoos, I mix Isopropl Myristate and Super Solv 50/50, warm it up in the microwave so it is comfortable on the skin, and use a powder puff. Continue to apply remover with the powder puff, gently rubbing the area, and periodically use a dampened hot hand towel to break up the rubbing cycle. […]

In order to maintain tattoos on-set, be aware. Like any makeup you do—but even more like a prosthetic makeup—things can happen. An actor sleeps hard over lunch, an actor rubs his arms on a table while eating, the scene requires actors to wrestle or sweat or run, etc. Always have backup tattoos with you, and […]

When applying sealer, spray into a sponge and first wipe against your own hand. Then take the dampened sponge and lightly rub over the surface of the tattoo until all the powder is removed. You should in most cases not require antishine. If your image is too shiny, then a little antishine rubbed over the […]

Depending on what approach you will take for tattoo applications, you will commonly prep the skin by making sure it is free of hair, oils, and dirt. Hair can be tricky if applying a tattoo decal because the hair won’t allow full contact of image to the

Ken Diaz knows the importance of realistic blood. Finding nothing on the market that worked under the many different shooting conditions, he created his own. Ken: “There always are several factors to take into consideration when creating a makeup. First, you need to determine what type of wound you are creating. Does the wound have […]

Busted Eye: Bruising, swelling, an open cut often seen if the person has been in a fight. A freshly bruised eye has just happened and is black and blue in color. A days-old eye injury will be green and yellow in color. This wound effect could be used for many different situations. Abrasion Wound: Abrasions […]

There will be many times in your career when you will need to create blood effects. What you use and when to use it will have a big impact on how successful the outcome will be. When a scene requires the use of artificial blood, there are many departments that are involved in creating a […]

Curing Once the foam has gelled, in a few minutes the mold can be placed into the oven for curing. During this process, vulcanization occurs. The latex molecules chemically cross-link, and give the foam piece a memory. Once demolded, the foam will spring back into shape after being pressed. Demolding Specific instruction and product knowledge […]