Todays studio session with Sue was by far one of my favourite sessions so far, into looking at make-up techniques. In this session Sue demonstrated and explained how to create Burns on the skin, I felt very confident whilst watching Sue and then practicing how to form and decorate my own burn on the skin. For me consider creating burns, scars, slits etc an artistic form and really enjoyed manipulating and colouring my burn in particular.
After today's session I felt very inspired and even more interested in exploring special effects make-up and I think I would definitely like to practice creating burns, etc. more and incorporating it into my Gothic Horror Characters make-up. There seems to be so many different effects and styles of burns that you can create and if you take the time to form them properly they can look incredibly realistic and horrid.
Notes
1st Degree Burns - sun burn etc, coloration, flaking skin, blisters, this type of burn is a good effect to add to a characters look.
2nd Degree Burns- Prolonged heat, boiling water, acid, fire.
3rd Degree Burns- Deep burns, flesh, coloration.
When creating the correct coloration for your burn you can use a sponge or thin brush in a stifling motion when applying colour to the skin and burn.
Soot and dirt can be added to your burn to create more texture and a 'Roasted skin' effect.
When forming your burn, concentrate and make sure the edges are blended out well, this can be done with supra colour, moisturiser, witch hazel and warm water.
Burns usually come from within the body, this is important to consider when creating your own burn and visualising what you want the burn to look like. Consider what type of burn it is 1st,2nd,3rd etc and also the size and extremity of the burn, we used imagery in today's session which was useful when trying to make the coloration look realistic.
Gelatin
You can layer gelatine
You don't have to prepare the skin before applying gelatine
Gelatine is not a allergen
You can add colour (Supracolour) to gelatine whilst hot as well as applying over it when cool and set.
Make sure to cover your client before applying gelatine as it is difficult to remove from clothing.
Test the temperature of gelatine you have prepared on the back of your hand, to make sure it is cool enough to apply on your model.
You can reheat Gelatine, if it has gone cold or need more.
You can dry Gelatine also, on a cool setting on a hair dryer.
Coloured Gelatine is available to buy also.
You can use powdered (supermarket/cooking) gelatine also.
Moulds can be created from silicone and gelatine, this create string continuity moulds that can be re used multiple times.
When creating burns with gelatine you can create; blisters, holes, pot holes.
You can decorate burns with; dirt, soot, supra colour, foundation, scab blood, puss.
Steps
Put Gelatine into a bowl
Micro wave gelatine until hot enough
Wait for gelatine to cool down before applying on models skin, test on the back of your hand
Use a metal spatula to apply and spread the gelatine on the skin
Gelatine can be built up and layered
whilst applying and moulding shape of gelatine make sure to blend the edges also, this can be done by using a cotton bud dipped in warm water or witch hazel
Make sure the gelatine is completely dry before applying products (use a hair dryer on the cool setting)
Gelatine is a good product to use if your model is allergic to latex
Gelatine can also be used in your hair and face also
Gelatine naturally sets and has a tacky texture
When your burn is dry set with powder
Start to add colour over created burn, using supra colour, stiple the product gradually
You can use thin brushes to bring out depth in burn, pick out burns (create flaps of skin)
create texture (skin)
The images below are taken from today's session, something I struggled with slightly today was the coloration of my burn. When I first began to create the colour in my burn, I used my supra colour palette, mixing red, black, yellow and pink together and then stifling these colours onto the burn. Initially I liked the base colours but then I wanted to deepen it more making the burn appear more pink and red as if it was an open wounded burn. I used some more red and black to make the colour stronger and then lightened it up with a small amount of white, I was more happy with this colour outcome and applied it over my burn also. Sue observed my burn whilst I was creating the coloration I wanted and explained that even though the coloration was good it was beginning to look to layered and almost painted, this made it appear a bit fake looking. Sue gave me a great tip and advised that If I wiped away the product slightly with a tissue and some moisturiser, it would help blend the colours in really nicely and also break it up making it look less painted and more realistic. After using this tip I loved the outcome and began to add some black supra colour, puss and scab blood to my burn to add some depth and more effect to my burn. The next time I practice creating burns again I will use the tip Sue gave me and also try to blend out the edges of my burn more as this is also something I wanted to improve on. Also I would like to use vaseline and some dirt on my next burn also to add even more effect to the burn.
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| Outcome of my burn after blending colours more and then adding more supra colour to darken the burn and add more depth. I added black supra colour, scab blood and puss to finish the look of my burn. |
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| Sue demonstrating her moisturiser and tissue tip, straight away the colours look more vibrant and realistic adding shine and depth. |
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| Starting to create coloration in my burn. You can see that the colours I have applied are more in bulk and not as blended. |
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| Beginning of my burn process, Gelatine has just been applied, shaped and powdered. |
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| My workstation set up. Gelatine, Supra colour, Translucent powder, Brushes, Foundation palette, stiple sponge, metal spatula, moisturiser, witch hazel. |
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| Sue demonstrating Burns during the session. |
Gelatin
Kryolan Supra colour
Illamasqua Translucent powder
Kryolan Foundation palette
Moisturiser/ witch hazel
Kryolan Supra colour palette
Fullers Earth
Health and Safety
Wear old clothing when working with liquid latex and protect your models clothes with an apron
Make sure the room is well ventilated as the Liquid Latex is potent, can effect you and your model
When applying Liquid latex around the eye area make sure to get model to keep their eyes closed until dry
Make sure all make-up brushes/tools are clean
Make sure your hands are sanitised properly and products are clean (cross contamination)
Assess models skin if necessary considering any irritation or issues with their skin
If models reacts in response to products badly (Allergies) remove immediately
Make sure all products are removed correctly
Take care when applying products around the eye and mouth area
If any product gets inside models eyes/mouth remove/wash out immediately
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