Make-Up, Hair and Costume for Film and Television

Latex

Latex, another versatile material, can be used straight from the tube for working directly onto skin or it can be moulded and used in prosthetics. Surgical adhesive, like that usually used for sticking false eyelashes, can also be used for small scars. Latex and similar plastic materials are quick and easy to use.

Making a Wound or a Scar on Skin

Small wounds and scars can be made directly onto the skin:

  rub some barrier cream into the skin;

  mark the wound or scar with an eye or lip pencil;

  apply latex or plastic to the area from the ...