Transform your appearance with the application of SFX prosthetics
Special effects prosthetics can be used to change your facial features or to create fake wounds. SFX prosthetics are generally made of latex or silicone and should be applied with a special, skin-safe adhesive such as Mastix Spirit Gum. Learn here how to easily apply SFX prosthetics
What do you need?
-isopropyl alcohol
-makeup remover pads
-prosthetic
-Spirit Gum
-liquid latex (optional)
-cotton swab
-scissors
-baby powder (optional)
-powder brush (optional)
How to apply an SFX prosthetic:
Step 1:
A prosthetic should be applied to clean skin, completely free of products. Clean your skin with some alcohol on the spot where the prosthetic will be glued.
Before you glue your prosthetic, do a test placement first. Sometimes you need to trim the edges of the prosthetic slightly for a better fit.
When you want to apply prosthetics that don't go over your own facial features, such as horns and wounds, you can place the prosthetic first without glue and dab around it with a brush with some baby powder. This way you can mark the placement before you glue.
Step 3:
First apply the adhesive to the part of your skin where you want to place the prosthetic. Let this layer of glue dry completely. When the glue is dry, apply another layer of glue to the same spot and to the inside of the prosthetic. Wait until the glue is tacky and place the prosthetic firmly on your skin.
To blend the edges even more, you can mix some glue with baby powder and spread this paste around the edges of the prosthetic. You can use a cotton swab or a small brush for this. Spread it so that the layer of paste at the edges is as thick as the prosthetic, but smear it out towards your own skin. You can also use liquid latex for this.
If the prosthetic comes loose during the day, you can apply more glue under the prosthetic or reactivate the glue with some alcohol.
Prosthetics can be removed with adhesive remover or 99% alcohol. Use a cotton swab to apply the remover first around the edges. Once part of the edge comes loose, you can slowly move the cotton swab with the remover under the prosthetic until it comes off completely.
The glue can dry out your skin, so it's recommended to apply a moisturizing cream after removing the prosthetic.
