Cuts, Scratches, Bruises and the perfect black eye

Bruises and Black Eyes-

Step By Step-

• After applying your foundation and setting it with a powder take kryolan supracolour palette
• Choose a red, purple, blue and yellow. (preference)
• Begin by using a small precision brush, apply the purple to the inner corners of the eye and the lash lines. 
• Using a similar brush, take the red and apply over the purple and extend to the eyelid and beyond the inner eye. 
• Using the yellow, apply in the very corner of the eye and above the crease
• Smudge with your finger to blend. 

Evaluation

I think my black eye/bruise looks pretty realistic even if it is a very small black eye. 

I think I could have blended the colors down a bit more which would have made the overall appearance of the black eye look better. I need to do some research into black eyes because I would like to use this technique in my Estella assessment. 

Scratches-

Step by step-

• Due to having to use latex products, you MUST ask your model/client if they are allergic. If they say yes DO NOT use any latex products on them. If they say no- do a patch test (back of wrist) and wait 20 minutes. If there is no reaction you can proceed with the task.
• Using latex or duo lash glue, apply a small amount to a sponge and dab over desired area.
• Dry using a hair dryer on COOL setting only. Ensure your model is comfortable with this.
• Once the first application is complete, re apply the latex or duo glue and dry once again.
• Repeat this step as desired.
• Using a mascara wand- start to pull and poke at the latex to open it or cut it to create the appearance of a scratch. 
• apply kryolan supracolour in red/deep red or purple to make the scratch look red and sore.

Evaluation-

I enjoy the special effects side of Make Up. I feel as though I can be as crazy as I want. 

Creating life like scratches was fun. I think I need to make the scratches go long ways rather than as circles which is the way they kept going. Overall I am happy, I just need to brush up on my technique!

Cuts-

Step By Step-

Due to having to use latex products, you MUST ask your model/client if they are allergic. If they say yes DO NOT use any latex products on them. If they say no- do a patch test (back of wrist) and wait 20 minutes. If there is no reaction you can proceed with the task.

Using latex or duo lash glue, apply a small amount to a sponge and dab over desired area.

Add a single strand of tissue paper over the latex 

Use a hairdryer on cool to dry.

Repeat the above steps until the desired depth is created.

Using tweezers or small, nail scissors. Gently cut down the middle of the latex to create the cut like wound. Open up with fingers (make it look rough) 

Using fake blood, glycerin and supra color apply to make the wound bloody, red, sore and bruised. 

Allow time to dry thoroughly- do not let your model move the area you have just worked on- these products will stain! 

Evaluation-

My cut is definitely dramatic- more appropriate for stage/theater. 

I need to work on getting the depth of the cut correct which is through shading around the wound area. I also think my edges were quite rough and just stopped which is not good. 

I do like how my blood/glycerin mix sits in the cut.