Zombie Makeup

updated: 2006-06-07 15:27:39

Zombie Makeup Application

A. Apply a small patch of Clown White on forehead and powder with Colorset Powder (this will simulate an open wound).

B. Work pieces of Nose Putty by hand to form top and bottom portions of "open wound" on forehead. (A light film of Spirit Gum will aide in adhering Nose Putty pieces to forehead.) Build up the bridge of your nose with Nose Putty, leaving an angular gash to simulate wound.

C. Cover entire face and Putty constructions with Flesh Makeup. Highlight cheekbones, jawbones and temporal ridge with a light application of Clown White.

D. Create "hollow look" by drawing lines under eyes, cheekbones, along frown lines and under natural brows with No. 10C Brown Makeup. Hollow neck by lining neck muscles with the same color.

E. Outline forehead Putty construction and fill in nose gash with R/B Red Makeup. Using Stipple Sponge, stipple Black and No. 10C Brown Makeup onto cheeks and forehead to simulate skin decomposition. Complete the look with Stage Blood and costume.

Ghoulish Zombie with Latex Textures Makeup Application

Two different textures are shown. The left side of the photo is created with cotton and latex, which produces a lumpy surface. The right side is created with tissue and latex. This technique creates a wrinkled or "mummified" surface.

A. Begin both techniques by applying a thin coat of liquid latex to the skin. Latex can be applied with a brush or a sponge on larger areas. Work on small areas of the face as shown in figure 1. The latex dries quickly.

B. Place small pieces of cotton into the wet latex. Fray the edges of the cotton to help conceal edges. Once you have the desired area covered, apply liquid latex over the cotton with a sponge that is very wet with latex. Allow the latex to dry. Drying time can be quickened by using a blow dryer set on warm.

C. Tissue can be used instead of cotton to create wrinkles. Use one "ply" of tissue. Tear or fray the edges to make them easier to conceal. Set the wrinkled sheet of tissue into the wet latex. Apply more wet latex over the wrinkled tissue. Again, dry with a blow dryer.

D. For best results you should use Latex Mask Cover makeup. The base color is Light Flesh (LM25A) with grey and black shadows painted into the deep areas. The highlights are painted with white makeup lightly sponged onto the high areas. Set with Colorset Powder.

Optional Special Effects and Tips:

  • Test latex on a small area of skin before use. If burning or redness develops, discontinue use.
  • Do not get latex in hair or on clothing. Dry latex will peel off skin but will stick to hair. Dry latex cannot be dissolved. If working over eyebrows or near hairline, cover the hair with modeling wax.
  • Dry latex has a sticky surface. You should powder each area after you dry it.
  • To remove simply peel off. Difficult areas can be loosened by washing with warm, soapy water. Do not use oily removers on latex.