I bruise easily...

So this term has come with a whole new exciting side to it... SPECIAL EFFECTS!

I am loving it so far because I get to learn cuts and bruises as well as burns and fevers.

When creating a cut or a bruise you have to think about how old it is. So when did they get it? How long ago did it happen? How did it happen?

You need to apply a foundation base to the skin because typically a wound would have been acquired whilst a character had make-up on.

Once you have decided where to place the cut you need to use a spatula to apply the wax- it is best to do this with one stroke.

You can’t have any hard edges so use a moisturiser to smooth out the edges.

To create the centre of the open wound you need to use the edge of your spatula to indent the wax.

Apply the sealer to the wound to seal it.

To fill in the wound you need to apply wound filler. If you didn’t want to use this you can use coffee granules and fake blood.

The key to a good bruise is layering of colour.

If you start with light colours such as yellow and green and then build up with blues and purples. But you have to keep in mind how old the bruise is meant to be and if it is in keeping with any other cuts on the face or body.

I find the best way to create a bruise is with your finger.

If you are creating a black eye then use a small pointy brush to get close to the eye line and then blend it out with your finger.

Also think about what other areas of the face were affected by the impact that caused the bruise.