Disclaimer, I edited this photo a lotttt on Photoshop, but all the SFX is real.

I used an oil-based clay to make the mould of the circles and covered it in about 3 layers of latex. Once it was dry, I peeled it off (using powder so it doesn't stick to itself) and used blue face paint for the first layer. I then used a darker blue and white for highlights and shadows.

I then used a mix of spirit gum, liquid latex and tissue to attach the prosthetics to the models face. I then painted her face and neck blue, using dark blue for contours and white for highlights. She then popped on a blue wig and I stuck a dead wasp to her nose (a true friend). I photoshopped the eyes and part of her lip from the actual American Horror Story poster.


 

Washed up SFX

This piece was completely inspired by Jordan Hanz's Mermaid Siren video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gdef_evAN0

I used model magic, acrylic paint, face paint, spirit gum, liquid latex and fake moss.

To get the different indents of the coral I used the backs of different pens and pencils, anything to get texture. I painted each one differently as well as using different heights and shapes for each, to make sure they look nothing alike. I wanted the whole piece to be really bright as I tend to lean towards darker SFX. Hope you like it :)

Trypophobia Bumps SFX

Materials: 

- Model magic

- Spirit gum

- Liquid latex

- Alcohol activated paints

- 99% alcohol

- Yellow eyeshadow

- Gloss

Cult Poster: American Horror Story Beehive SFX

By taking inspiration from madeyewlook and the poster from American Horror Story Cult I created a beehive using model magic.

I first created the beehive on a polystyrene head using model magic. I made the hexagon shapes by using a piece of cardboard glued to the end of a pencil. After waiting a few days to let the clay dry, I painted the beehive by using acrylic and alcohol activated paints.

 I used a bald-cap on my model, and blended the sides with tissue, glue and latex (as this cap was from poundland, it look a while to blend). I then used white face-paint and eyeshadow to create the makeup look. 

Finally, I added a coat of gloss, some real honey to drip down, and a dead bee. 

A massive thank you to Bobbie for letting me drip honey down her face and have a dead bee on her head :)

Bloody Face: American Horror Story Mask SFX

Materials
Face/head cast (Ebay or DIY) Liquid latex (eBay) Cotton balls Loose powder Foundation Alcohol Activated paints (Amazon) Fake blood (Party shop) Scab blood (Amazon) Mouth prosthetic 

Twisty: American Horror Story Mask SFX

1) Cut out a mouth-like shape from cardboard, and cover with latex and cotton wool for texture. 2) Use layers of cotton and latex to build up the gums 3) Use fake nails (preferably white) as the teeth, and insert them into the cotton while it's still wet (size all the nails in order beforehand) 4) Round off the tops of the teeth (nearest to the gum) and create the lines of the gums 5) Position the mask onto a respiration mask to strengthen and to make it more comfortable to wear (could also hole punch holes and use string instead) Cut parts of the mask if need be 6) Cover the rest of the mask with cotton and latex for texture 7) Use black and dark red paint behind the teeth 8) Use a mixture of reds and browns for the gums (I used alcohol activated paints for this) 9) Paint the teeth white (if not already) and add yellow, reds and browns to discolour 10) Darken any lines with black (make sure theres no harsh lines) and fade black all around the edges 11) Use scab blood around and the at the back of the teeth 12) Flick (with an old toothbrush or paintbrush) and dab (with a sponge) fake blood all around the mouth (tap the blood if it looks too harsh) 13) Use gloss varnish all over the mask when it's dry TIP -Measure the size of the mouth before you start making, as mine is far too big for my face

Gory Knee SFX

Eye See All

Infected Hand SFX Makeup

Materials used:

Gelatine

Liquid Latex

Alcohol activated paints

99% alcohol

Scab blood

Minimal fx skills needed, only took around 30 minutes, start to finish. Tips:

• Do the first coat of gelatine, then use a second coat to raise certain parts.
• Use yellows, greens and blues for the 'infected look' (I was originally going to call it the Dead Mermaid, but thought it looked more infected than dead)
• Use the yellows and greens in a light wash around the infected areas, and up the arm (to make it more realistic looking)
• If you're going for more realist look, I wouldn't use the blood as an infection wouldn't necessarily have blood. You could use something which would symbolise puss instead (as gross at that sounds)

Zombie Hand SFX Makeup

Materials used:

Red wool

Red thread

Liquid latex

Alcohol activated paints

99% alcohol

Scab blood

Fake blood

Minimal fx skills needed, only took around 25 minutes, start to finish. Tips:

• The deepest parts should always be the darkest and the highest parts should be the lightest.
• Scatter the blood and paint (mostly browns, purples and greens) around the wound, as well as on the wound.
• Pick an area for the wound to focus on (for example, I chose the right, lower part of my hand).
• Have the wool going mostly in one direction and the thread randomly.
• Use a sponge with holes pick outed of it to create more of a natural effect when painting.

Inspiration from: Pinterest