How to Create Fake Zombie Wounds, Scars and Look

How We Did It

All of the pictures you see here today were made using the container of scar putty you see to the left. We also used the liquid latex included in the kit, more on that later.

What you do is dab the scar putty on the area of the body you want to create wound, scar, bite or other zombie looking feature. You dab some of the putty onto one of the sponges provided with the kit. You then dab it on the skin creating the shape of the wound you want to create. Do so by building up the perimeter area outlining the area you want to create. Once you complete the perimeter blend it into the surrounding skin by tapering it down thinning it out to create a smooth transition. Lastly accentuate the area with black, green and red. The black should be used just as you would outline a drawing. The green is used to create the infection look. It looks a bit bright but will mellow out adding tints of yellow once you add the red. The red should be used last in the center of the wound and the edges as if bleeding. Use the various flesh colors to enhance the look. Plus create bruises and the like. Look at the images below using them as a guide.

This technique quickly reveals the skin like consistency it creates. You will quickly be dabbing and moving the putty into the exact desired shape in no time. Look at how little I used to do all this.

First outline the size and area you want to create as seen here. Continue with this procedure making the wound area as big or small as you like with the white liquid latex. The latex, just like the scar putty, creates a textured 3-D effect that is totally real looking. Continue dabbing it on till you get the size and consistency you desire. We're going to stretch this out along the entire hand. Then fill it in with the green, black and red paint to give the infected wound appearance.

Add the green for the infected look. Finally dot along with the blood for the bleeding effect. The most important thing is to have fun adding your own creative genius. The biggest reason people don't succeed when it comes to using Halloween makeup is the foundation. A good foundation is created using the liquid latex which is tacky creating the frame work for the sick details. This picture shows the infected zombie scratch we created today. Plus check out the bullet wound we created.