How To Make a Quick Silicone Wound Prosthetic

Step 7: Coloring Prosthetic

Begin by pouring a small amount of 99% isopropyl alcohol into a cup. Then cut a clean chip brush down to create stiffer bristles.

Alcohol activated makeup will be used to color the silicone piece and help the appliance match the skin of the model. Apply a small amount of alcohol to the brush and then place in some red alcohol activated makeup. The alcohol activated makeup is translucent. Splatter the makeup onto the skin surface by 'flicking' the brush bristles. The makeup helps to blend the piece into the surrounding skin color. Use more red makeup to color the interior of the wound appliance. Combine a small batch of Skin Tite® with Silc Pig® Blood pigment and collect it on a cotton swab. Apply the Skin Tite® to the interior of the wound creating a 'wet blood' look.

The finished appliance looks and moves like real flesh.

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