Fauxtex

Thanks to a Facebook reader of the Lost in Schlocko Facebook page, I have recently discovered Fauxtex.  In my research of Fauxtex, I have found this great video tutorial that I would like to share:

Special Effects Make-up How-to: Bites and Scratches

This is a great duo of tutorials on how to create either bite or scratch marks using very basic make-up materials that you can easily obtain.

Full tutorial here.

How to Create a Slashed Wrist Make-Up Effect

Here is a cool and every effective tutorial on using latex and toilet paper to create a realistic and gory slashed wrist make-up effect.

Click here for full tutorial.

How-to use Silicone Based Pastes for Gore Make Up FX

Here is a cool how-to look at using silicone based pastes to create some nasty gore make-up effects including scars and wounds.  The end result can be quite realistic and downright nasty.  The perfect thing for your horror film or haunted attraction.

How-to here.

(Found via Haunt Project)

TROMA SHOWS YOU HOW TO DO THE OL' PLUCK THE EYEBALLS OUT OF A SKULL TRICK

FAKE TATTOO EXPERIMENT

Someone may have figured out a fantastic way of creating fake tattoos which is perfect for anyone needing to ink their characters in their next movie.  Go here for the details.

MAKE UP FX: FRESHLY SEWNED WOUND

Here is a great video tutorial on the basics of creating a freshly sewned wound (uploaded by THEJangsara). A bit of warning it's sorta NSFW for gore:

INDY MOGUL: ZOMBIE EFFECTS

For anyone searching for Zombie make-up tutorials for this Halloween season here is one nifty one from Indy Mogul:

MOLDED GELATIN PROSTHETIC

Although I much prefer foam latex, there is still something good to be said on how easy and effective a gelatin prosthetic can be.

Here is a nifty tutorial from the folks over at Indy Mogul on how to make a simple molded gelatin prosthetic piece. Check it out!

BUILD YOUR OWN FISH MAN MASK!

This might be right up your alley, Doc.

Check it out the vid below for the brilliance: (via Indy Mogul)

HELP GET A MONSTER MAKER A STAR

Hey schlockheads, it seems that there is a petition being passed around the campfire to try to raise awareness and to secure a Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame for make-up artist Jack Pierce. A honor, which to me, seems long overdue. After all, this is a man who created Universal's Frankenstein's Monster and gave the Wolfman his look and the Mummy it's wrappings. The same man who worked with classic horror legends including; Boris Karloff, Claude Rains, Lon Chaney Jr, and Bela Lugosi to just name a few.

In truth, Universal would not still be standing if it was not for his make-up creations. It was his monsters that were on the posters, lobby cards, movie trailers, and assorted merchandise during the revival in the 50's. People came to theaters to see the Universal Monsters based solely on his creations. Let us not forget as well the make-up artists that were inspired by him. Without Jack Pierce there would be no Rick Baker, Tom Savini, and so forth.

Anyway, enough said. Sign the petition and help Jack Pierce get that star. (tip of the hat to AICN)

THE WOLFMAN REVEALED

Entertainment Weekly scored two official pics of actor Benicio del Toro in the role of the THE WOLFMAN from Universal Studios remake.

I have to admit, I dig this look. It certainly strays away from the modern contemporary look and goes straight to old school by keeping elements of the Universal Studio classic look. The make-up is being done by Rick Baker, so the flick is in good hands thus far. Very groovy! What do you schlockheads think?

CLASSIC HORROR SECRETS

One of the best things about the history of old school visual effects and make up is that the techniques that were used are still durable if not better.

Here is a good example from the blog Modern Mechanix which takes a look at some of the classic horror make up techniques that were done and a idea on how. Check it out.

WALK LIKE A WEREWOLF

(via Indy Mogul) Full how-to plans here.

DIY LOW BUDGET FAKE HEADS

Another Full build plans here.

HOW IT'S MADE - SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKE - UP

A bit simplistic, but nonetheless a great primer for beginners - like me.