Introduction to Special Effects
Creating special effects is one of the most exciting aspects of working as a make-up artist. The sense of achievement in having produced realistic effects is tremendous. As always, the secret of success is that the special effects do not look like make-up. This means that subtlety is required; little rather than more make-up will give best results. Experiment with tools for application – stipple sponges, hairpins, the end of a brush rather than the bristle, and a variety of modelling tools.
Research is paramount not only for accurate coloration but to establish where the make-up should be applied. If someone has ...
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