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Whether you are an actor or are simply planning a costume for Halloween, fake bruises can be an important part of your look. A realistic fake bruise is a detail that many may skip, opting instead for the more dramatic and obvious fake blood. However, a well-done bruise will make your costume look more professional and polished. When crafting a fake bruise, there are many different methods you may choose from. | Whether you are an actor or are simply planning a costume for Halloween, fake bruises can be an important part of your look. A realistic fake bruise is a detail that many may skip, opting instead for the more dramatic and obvious fake blood. However, a well-done bruise will make your costume look more professional and polished. When crafting a fake bruise, there are many different methods you may choose from. | ||
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#*Bruises that are hours old: Once the leaked blood loses its oxygen, it will take on a darker hue and begin to look more blue or purplish. If your character was in a car accident earlier that day, this type would be a good choice. | #*Bruises that are hours old: Once the leaked blood loses its oxygen, it will take on a darker hue and begin to look more blue or purplish. If your character was in a car accident earlier that day, this type would be a good choice. | ||
#*Bruises that are days old: Bruises often darken during the first few days following an injury, sometimes even becoming black. Use these darker-colored bruises if a character had gotten into a fight recently but not that day. Dark purple bruises also go well with zombie costumes. | #*Bruises that are days old: Bruises often darken during the first few days following an injury, sometimes even becoming black. Use these darker-colored bruises if a character had gotten into a fight recently but not that day. Dark purple bruises also go well with zombie costumes. | ||
| − | #*Healing bruises: Bruises that have begun to heal will start to display a green color due to blood protein breaking down. Once the bruise has almost healed completely, it will begin to look lighter and a yellow color will appear. Use these bruises to show that a character had been injured in the recent past but has recovered.<ref>http://www.symptomfind.com/health/changing-colors-bruises-and-what-they-mean</ref> | + | #*Healing bruises: Bruises that have begun to heal will start to display a green color due to blood protein breaking down. Once the bruise has almost healed completely, it will begin to look lighter and a yellow color will appear. Use these bruises to show that a character had been injured in the recent past but has recovered.<ref name="rf1">http://www.symptomfind.com/health/changing-colors-bruises-and-what-they-mean</ref> |
| − | #Determine placement of your bruise. How did your character get the bruise? If your character has been punched in the face, apply a nasty fake bruise to your eye socket, cheekbone, or the bridge of your nose. Bruises on knees, elbows, or shins may convey that your character is either clumsy or athletic.<ref>http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/facial-injuries-topic-overview</ref><ref> http://lifehacker.com/5853584/how-to-add-movie-quality-special-effects-makeup-to-your-halloween-costume</ref> | + | #Determine placement of your bruise. How did your character get the bruise? If your character has been punched in the face, apply a nasty fake bruise to your eye socket, cheekbone, or the bridge of your nose. Bruises on knees, elbows, or shins may convey that your character is either clumsy or athletic.<ref name="rf2">http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/facial-injuries-topic-overview</ref><ref name="rf3"> http://lifehacker.com/5853584/how-to-add-movie-quality-special-effects-makeup-to-your-halloween-costume</ref> |
#*If you are making a zombie costume, think about how "you" may have died. Add bruises to appropriate areas based on your character's cause of death. | #*If you are making a zombie costume, think about how "you" may have died. Add bruises to appropriate areas based on your character's cause of death. | ||
#Avoid areas partially covered by clothing. Even the most gentle dyes and cosmetics can cause unforeseen stains in clothing. Unless you are wearing clothes that are fine to permanently stain, avoid putting bruises anywhere near where clothing will lie. Be safe and leave at least two inches between the edge of your clothes and the bruise in case the clothing shifts while wearing it. | #Avoid areas partially covered by clothing. Even the most gentle dyes and cosmetics can cause unforeseen stains in clothing. Unless you are wearing clothes that are fine to permanently stain, avoid putting bruises anywhere near where clothing will lie. Be safe and leave at least two inches between the edge of your clothes and the bruise in case the clothing shifts while wearing it. | ||
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===Using Stage Makeup=== | ===Using Stage Makeup=== | ||
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#*Bruises will generally require the following colors: dark maroon, blood red, dark blue, purple, pale green, and yellow. | #*Bruises will generally require the following colors: dark maroon, blood red, dark blue, purple, pale green, and yellow. | ||
#*This method will give you the most realistic-looking results. | #*This method will give you the most realistic-looking results. | ||
| − | #Sponge on your lightest color as the underlayer. For healing bruises, this will be yellow or pale green. For all other bruises, use bright blood red. Avoid making solid lines or obvious shapes that would look strange on a real bruise.<ref>http://students.washington.edu/costume/wordpress/tutorials/zombie-make-up-tutorial</ref> | + | #Sponge on your lightest color as the underlayer. For healing bruises, this will be yellow or pale green. For all other bruises, use bright blood red. Avoid making solid lines or obvious shapes that would look strange on a real bruise.<ref name="rf4">http://students.washington.edu/costume/wordpress/tutorials/zombie-make-up-tutorial</ref> |
| − | #Sponge on darker layers. Cover most of the underlayer first in maroon. Then, sponge on a layer of purple over most of the maroon. Use the makeup sponge to blend well at the edges of each layer. <ref>http://www.dagonbytes.com/makeup/bruises/bruises.htm</ref> | + | #Sponge on darker layers. Cover most of the underlayer first in maroon. Then, sponge on a layer of purple over most of the maroon. Use the makeup sponge to blend well at the edges of each layer. <ref name="rf5">http://www.dagonbytes.com/makeup/bruises/bruises.htm</ref> |
#*For healing bruises, skip maroon and use purple only. Sponge the purple around the perimeter of the bruise and leave a spot of underlayer visible in the center. | #*For healing bruises, skip maroon and use purple only. Sponge the purple around the perimeter of the bruise and leave a spot of underlayer visible in the center. | ||
#*For fresh bruises, leave most of the red underlayer visible and add just a bit of maroon for shadows. Skip adding other colors. | #*For fresh bruises, leave most of the red underlayer visible and add just a bit of maroon for shadows. Skip adding other colors. | ||
| − | #Add any details or finishing touches. Small splashes or patches of other colors from your bruise palette can add variety. Make sure to blend all layers well with a sponge to avoid looking fake or cheesy. Once you've finished completely, set your bruise with powder.<ref | + | #Add any details or finishing touches. Small splashes or patches of other colors from your bruise palette can add variety. Make sure to blend all layers well with a sponge to avoid looking fake or cheesy. Once you've finished completely, set your bruise with powder.<ref name="rf5" /> |
===Using Eye Shadow=== | ===Using Eye Shadow=== | ||
#Gather your materials. You will need a few different shades of eye shadow, some brushes, and a cup of water. You will need both a dark gray eye shadow, as well as either a deep blue or purple. Olive green and yellow or gold are optional for added detail. | #Gather your materials. You will need a few different shades of eye shadow, some brushes, and a cup of water. You will need both a dark gray eye shadow, as well as either a deep blue or purple. Olive green and yellow or gold are optional for added detail. | ||
| − | #Apply your blue or purple with a wet brush. Blot your brush to create uneven edges that are already partially blended. Use only a sparse amount of pigment. If you are finding you must cake on this base to get it appropriately dark, use a different slightly darker eye shadow to begin with instead.<ref>http://www.stim.com/Stim-x/0696June/Trender/homehorror.html</ref> | + | #Apply your blue or purple with a wet brush. Blot your brush to create uneven edges that are already partially blended. Use only a sparse amount of pigment. If you are finding you must cake on this base to get it appropriately dark, use a different slightly darker eye shadow to begin with instead.<ref name="rf6">http://www.stim.com/Stim-x/0696June/Trender/homehorror.html</ref> |
| − | #Daub gray and additional blue or purple to add shadows. Use your fingertips. Concentrate the shadows where your bruise's imaginary impact point may be. This will be the darkest part of your bruise.<ref | + | #Daub gray and additional blue or purple to add shadows. Use your fingertips. Concentrate the shadows where your bruise's imaginary impact point may be. This will be the darkest part of your bruise.<ref name="rf6" /> |
| − | #Smudge in some olive or yellow. Use your fingers to add just a touch of these colors to the periphery of your bruise. Finish up by blending everything with a fresh brush.<ref | + | #Smudge in some olive or yellow. Use your fingers to add just a touch of these colors to the periphery of your bruise. Finish up by blending everything with a fresh brush.<ref name="rf6" /> |
===Using Food Coloring=== | ===Using Food Coloring=== | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Copy photos of actual bruises for added realism. | *Copy photos of actual bruises for added realism. | ||
| − | *No matter what type of bruise you're trying to make, keep in mind that real bruises are rarely a single color.<ref | + | *No matter what type of bruise you're trying to make, keep in mind that real bruises are rarely a single color.<ref name="rf1" /> Use the right combination of colors and blend well to create a realistic look. |
* Don't do it with food coloring, you can ruin your skin. | * Don't do it with food coloring, you can ruin your skin. | ||
