Light Scars Using Moulds

In todays technical lesson with Sue she showed us another method in which we could create scars and cuts. These would be pre-made already using a mould and then you apply this to the skin. The process of creating the scar or cut is longer, but it takes less time to make it look as realistic because you don't have to create the actual wound. Scars and cuts made from moulds are used a lot in the film and TV industry because they are useful for continuity as you achieve the same look every time.

Creating the scar
- Melt the gelatine and then pour this into the pre-made mould
- Coat the mould in talcum powder so that the gelatine does not stick to the mould

Health and safety
When using these products it is important to be thinking about your clients health and safety at all times. For this in particular you should ensure that the client shuts their eyes if you are creating the wound near this area. Keep asking your client if they are okay and beforehand ask if they have any allergies. 

Products used
- Pros aide
- Pro clean
- Witch Hazel
- Loose powder
- Cotton buds
- Brushes
- Cotton pads
- Supra colour palette
- Blood
- Alcohol

Cut
- You can remove any jagged edges to the mould so that it looks better on the skin
- Apply glue to the back of the cut and to the skin. Wait for these to go clear before you place the mould on the skin otherwise the white colour of the wet glue will appear through the mould
- Place the mould on the skin and press firmly so that it is completely stuck to the skin
- Take the witch hazel on a cotton bud and blend the edges of the mould outwards. This will allow it to blend into the skin more. 
- Once blended apply translucent powder to this to remove any shine
- Using the supra colour palette begin adding colour to the cut.
- It is best to build up the colour, therefore start with paler reds and pinks and then gradually get darker. Apply a dark red on the cut itself so that the blood looks more realistic on top of this. 
- Ensure that you cover other areas of the skin to make it look even more realistic
 - Add blood to the mould and dab over outer areas

- To remove, use pro clean - takes glue off the skin 

Reflection
Overall, I was fairly happy with my moulded cut. I found that applying a firm pressure to the mould when first placing on the skin is very important. I thought that I was pressing down with a hard pressure however some of the mould did come away from the skin.  Thankfully I could just cut this away and it didn't effect the overall outcome.  Using the witch hazel to blend the edges worked really well on some areas. However on the areas that were thicker, the blending was not that good and made the edge visible to the eye. This was frustrating however I looked at adding more colour to this area to darken it which when completed I found to be fairly successful. I thought that the colours I used were realistic and it didn't look too fake. Adding the blood brings everything together and completes the wound. Through practicing cuts for my final design, I have found that adding a darker colour to the cut itself before hand makes the blood look better. Placing the blood not just on the cut but around it in random places adds to the realism. I really enjoyed using a mould and feel that it would be extremely useful in the industry as well as being quick for time. If I were to create more cuts again for a look I would definitely think about using a mould. If I were to complete this again I would look at adding even more varieties of colour and splattering the blood more.