Burns (third degree)

Although an extensive burn makeup can be achieved with prosthetics, there is a great deal which can be done with directly applied effects materials and color, removing the need to sculpt and make moulds. This is great for a one-off, such as for a low budget movie, a makeup test, building a portofolio, or simply to create effective makeups without using a lot of expensive kit.  However...if the burn is serious enough, might it have been treated surgically with skin grafts and what would that look like? Also, the burn might cause other complications, such as shock and swelling, which in turn can affect circulation and offer further opportunity to enhance the makeup design. There are many kinds of burns.

1: Exposure to heat (first degree burn)

2. Second degree burn

3. Third degree burn

In Sue's lesson we learnt to make a third degree burn using special effects makeup. and below is the step-by-step.

- Put 5 grams of solid gelatin in a bowl and microwave it for like 12 seconds until it melts. Let it cool a little bit, the apply it to the skin with a metal spatula. If you want to be slightly 'out of relief'', you just keep picking the gelatin up with the spatula. Melt the edges with witch hazel using a cotton bud. Dry the area with a hair drier (cool, otherwise it melts again) until the fingers won't stick.

- Powder everything with translucent powder (patting).

- Using red and orange colors from Supra Color, stipple on the area with a powder brush. Try to make as realistic as possible, but be gentle.

- Then, the fun part: start building up the shades by coloring everything with red and dark colors. You can also add fake blood and pus. Tip: for a better blending, use moisturizer and for shine, use vaseline.

And that's it! A 'very beautiful' fake burn made in less than half an hour. 

It can be removed by gently pulling it and cleaning the edges with water & soap.

Products used:

gelatin

fake blood

fake pus

powder

supra color

which hazel

Health and safety:

- Make sure the hands are clean before using the products. 

- Make sure to cover the model's clothes.