Creating texture onto the skin doesn't have to be created with just make-up, but can also be created by sticking objects onto the skin and covering it with make-up or spray paint. In the image above I have used Lentills, Rice and Gems with mastix glue or eyelash glue, and spray painted over the top with Silver to disguise the individual objects. I like this technique as it allows a quick and easy pattern on the skin. The skills needed to create this are very minimal, although I may use this technique to decorate parts of the body in one of my final looks rather than dress the body in clothing.
Creating SFX Pieces:
During class we created our own SF pieces using latex and gelatine. This was a fun task as we could create different shapes and sizes by using different moulds. I decided to use a mould so that I could create deep round shapes which could be applied to the body to create an illusion that the model has body implants. The other two images show me painting on thin layers of latex at a time onto a large sheet of bubble wrap. It created an interesting shape once it has dried and been peeled off although I don't think it would have been great to use on the skin because of the tacky texture.
Creating Scaring Onto The Skin:
Keyloid scaring
A keyloid scar is good for creating shallow ingoing scars which would have been formed from a deep scratch or scrape to the skin.
The product used for this is called Collodium which is a non flexible product.
Wax
The image above shows a scar which I created on a friends arm during our practical lesson using some SFX wax. To create this I started off by scooping some wax onto the back of my hand with a spatula and playing with it un till it goes softer and easier to use. I then applied small amounts at a time to the chosen area of skin. once wax is all applied and been shaped correctly i went around the edges softly with a small brush applying moisturiser to blend the wax into the skin for a more realistic look. Once it's ready to be covered, apply a thin layer of sealer to the wax being careful not to get any on the surrounding skin. This will seal the wax and allow make-up to be applied onto it. I would then apply a red/pink tone focusing mainly on the wax so that the lightness in the wax doesn't pick up on camera, followed by a skin tone colour to finish it off.