How Effects Artists Make Fake Wounds Look Real

Even the most dedicated of method thespian usually are n’t cutting on ingest half their boldness blown off for a role . So where do they turn to when they call for to see battle - worn and blinking ? A very talented props section .

In this video , YouTubersFreakmoandPowdahteam up to make a super gross infected knee appliance . The process take dozens of materials , from sculpture clays and silicone mixtures , to epoxy glue , spray plastic , key , and even Vaseline and K - Y Jelly . For an even more realistic touch , Freakmo bought some surgical staple and sutures .

Even after the bastard wound is finished , it still takes several more layers of makeup and line to make the whole thing look convincing — and it really does look convincing . possibly do n’t want the video if you ’re in the middle of lunch .