#8 Moulage Basics

Join us for a quick review of moulage pigments and application methods in the first episode of a multi-part moulage series.

This episode dives into several pigment based makeups that we enjoy using ranging in price from a few bucks up to the professional level products. Application methods are also covered at a variety of price points from cotton swabs to airbrushing. 

Think we missed something? Let us know your tips, tricks or opinions on moulage! 

The review:

This is the quick and dirty version. There is MUCH more to talk about. Just a quick couple notes to go with what we went over in the show. 

• • Safety - Never takes a vacation (Thank you Thingergy)
    • Your safety - Is key. Don’t underestimate it.
    • Role-Players
      • Cold concrete can cause Hypothermia even in 90+ degrees
      • Emotional Safety is important. Explain everything
    • Impalements - Dont strap unsafe items to people
    • Allergies - Why would you even take a chance? Don’t chance someone’s health
    • Don’t double dip/Cross Contamination - Especially Cream and RMG
    • Buy from reputable sources. 
    • https://www.frendsbeauty.com/frends-with-benefits-registration
  • Learning objectives are all that matter
  • Don’t be afraid to say no! (amputations) - Don’t “Hide the leg” if the treatment pathway is the same, go with less materials, and time. 

 

• Possible upcoming video on some of this to support an upcoming conference - keep an eye out

 

• Anatomy matters - Use good reference
  •  War Surgery in Afghanistan & Iraq - http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/Portlet.aspx?ID=0a2c5bb0-6574-4c0c-93d9-cd278271584f
  • Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injuries:Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injuries - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977642055/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Materials:

• Cream makeup - Ben Nye, Mehron, Etc. Good but transfers. Good around eyes
  • You can thin with Isopropyl Alcohol to make washes
• RMG - Rubber Mask Grease Paint - Cream with castor oil - Sticks well to latex
• Alcohol Paints - Not cheap, but AWESOME. Doesn’t transfer when dry. 
  • Skin Illustrator, EBA, Reel Creations
• Tinsley Studios Makes great stuff!
  • https://tinsleytransfers.com/shop/injury-fx-makeup-set/