More into Scar Wax- Research

 Just like the Rigid Collodion I wanted to go back and get more research into the Scar Wax. 

How to Use Scar Wax When Making Wounds

Wax Placement and Preparation

• Start by sketching the wax placement with an eyebrow pencil.
• Recommended to place wax on flatter areas of the skin to ensure better adhesion.
• Use Ben Nye’s ear and scar wax; scoop wax with the back end of tweezers.
• Apply an emollient on hands beforehand to manage the stickiness of wax.
• Press and shape wax onto the skin, beginning from the ends and moving to the sides, leaving a thicker middle section.

Blending and Foundation Application

• Blend the wax edges seamlessly into the skin.
• Use a small fluffy brush to stipple foundation gently over the wax to avoid disturbing the shape.
• Blend foundation over the rest of the face for a uniform look.

Carving and Texture Creation

• Use the edge of tweezers to carve a line into the wax.
• Employ zigzag motions to create a jagged, more natural-looking wound edge.
• Avoid making lines perfectly straight to enhance realism.

Coloring for Bruised Effects

• Use a palette with red, blue, and purple shades.
• Gently stipple these colors around the wax edges to simulate bruising.
• The stippling technique adds depth and variation in color intensity.

Adding Wound Details and Fake Blood

• Fill carved lines with a product called “fresh scab” using a small liner brush.
• Apply stage blood using a Q-tip to fill and enhance the wounds.
• Customize the amount of blood drips; in this tutorial, a subtle look was chosen.
• Use a beauty sponge to blot blood around the wound for a splattered effect.

How does this apply to our film?

This will help when making the stab wound look more realistic. Also you may be thinking about how the slashes on the video look small and not realistic for a stab wound that is not a problem. I can always just use the steps and make the wound bigger this is just to help me get the idea on how to accomplish that scarred and bloody look. Also this helps make the victims dead body look more realistic. Fortunately they died from a stab would and not a neck slit as that would be very uncomfortable on the actor.