Technical File: Cuts, Scratches, Bruises And The Perfect Black Eye

Cuts

Plasto (Pati Wax) is what we used to create the cut
Liquid Latex to cover the wax - make sure the model isn't allergic
You can use Sealer on top of latex or wax
Woundfiller is used to fill the cut, and fake blood goes on top to make it look more realistic, 3D and it adds shine (fresh blood is bright red, old blood is dark red)
You can use pus if you want
3 ways of applying wax - you can use Spirit Gum (wait until it is tacky to apply wax), you can use latex or put the wax straight onto the skin and cover it with latex or sealer
You can make up both latex and sealer
Supracolour palette from Kryolan is good for colouring the cuts and wounds
When on a film set, add liquid blood right before shooting so it falls into right position
When doing a cut or a wound think about what object cut the person, from which angle, how etc. also think about how old is the cut (fresh, 2 days, a week etc.)
Use grease paint to make the cut dirty if the person fell
For old scaring or blisters use Tuplast - it's clear and you can apply it straight on the skin
Collodion is good for split lips and deep scars -
When using latex and other liquids, always put the lid on
When creating a character with a scar on their face, first make a scar and then the rest of the make up
Put the wax on the back of your hand with a spatula and mould it until the heat of the of your hand makes it softer (like butter) before applying it onto the skin
Make sure you don't have any hard edges, blend the product nicely - moisturiser or cleanser are good for blending wax with the skin
Use a spatula and a pin to create a cut
Dry the latex with a cool hairdryer (hot air will melt the wax) - dry until clear
Apply woundfiller then add a bit of blood and pus if you want
Use a stippling sponge to add some redness around the wound

Products used:

Wax
Liquid Latex
Woundfiller
Liquid Blood
Foundation: Alabaster by Kryolan
Translucent powder by Illamasqua
Spatula
Tissues
Cotton buds
Stippling sponge
Pins

Wax

Cut created with a spatula

After applying latex

After covering with foundation

Woundfiller

Adding liquid blood

Final look

Bruises

(source: http://blindgossip.com/?p=17182)

(source: http://stacksandranges.com/2013/03/09/tapping-the-inner-katnissmeridahawkeyegreen-arrow/)

You can use Bruise Wheels from Kryolan, Supracolor palette or matte eye shadows
Do your research - think about how old is the bruise when creating it because they change colour daily (purple, red, yellow, green, dark, light etc)
You can make a black eye look swollen by adding vaseline, don't powder
You can use red eye drops and a red eye pencil to finish off the look
Blend the colours nicely
When creating a character with a bruise on their face, first do the makeup and then the bruise on top