Make Up Studio: Scarring

Creating Scarring

Products Used:

 Collodion

 Clear Tuplast

Derma Shield

Fixer Spray

Ben Nye Bruise Wheels

Foundation palette

Hairdryer

Fine Liner Brush

1. Before you start creating your scarring, it is important to check that your model isn't allergic to any of the special effects products.  To do this, apply a little of the product to the wrist area, then wait a little while to see if they have any type of reaction.  If there is no reaction, you can carry on your Make Up application.  If your sitter does have a reaction, remove any products immediately. 

2. To start, apply a small amount of the derma shield around the area where you are going to create your scar.

3. Next, apply the Collodion onto the desired area and in the kind of shape you wish to create. Squeeze the skin either side of the collodion, it should stick together and create what looks like a scar . Dry this with a cool hairdryer, testing the heat on yourself before applying to your model. 

5. You can repeat this process various times, depending on how deep/old you want your scar to look.

6. Once you have created your scar, using a fine liner brush and a greasepaint palette, add a little colour to your scar to make it look more realistic.  Remember, however, to build the colour up slowly. 

Creating a scar using Tuplast:

1. Simply squeeze the tuplast onto the skin, into the desired shape.

2. Again, you can dry this with a hairdryer, or leave it to dry naturally.  Once it is dry, take your fine liner brush and greasepaint and add colour.  Using subtle red tones will create the most realistic scar.  You can also take a little bit of foundation and place around the edges to blend this into the normal skin.

3. When you have completed your scar, spray a little fixer over the scar and dry with a cool hairdryer. 

Image Credit: SFX Deep Scar - YouTube. (Online) Available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emkvxraCkXQ. Accessed 26 February 2014.