Thread: Makeup Effects by Mr. Chicken

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I've been doing some special effects makeup lately, and thought I'd share the highlights. Most of it isn't expressly Halloween-oriented, but a lot of it carries over.


First, Abraham Lincoln: It's theatrical makeup, so it's a little overdone in places and mostly just paint, but that's how you would want it in a haunt situation, too.

I think I overdid the nose a little, and certainly need to work on the edges, but overall, I consider it a success, as far as learning goes.

These are actually two different applications, the second photo being from a practice day, but it came out better than the front shot from the final. The beard was since trimmed, the shading refined, and a little more work was done on the eyes, as you can see in the first photo.

Making of on the blog: http://chickenhaunt.blogspot.com/201...r-lincoln.html

Next is a Romulan from the newest Star Trek movie:

Makeup based on Captain Nero from Star Trek (2009).
Gelatin forehead, tattoos applied by sponging alcohol-activated makeup over a plastic stencil (template on the blog: http://chickenhaunt.blogspot.com/201...an-makeup.html), cheapie latex ear tips from post-Halloween sale (since I didn't have the time to mold and cast my own), eyebrows made from paintbrush bristles, bald cap, creme makeup foundation and coloring (could have used more mottled reds and darker flesh tones, but it was a rushed application)...and about two days too little stubble.

Here's the real Nero for comparison...you can see how far off I was on the colors. Oh well, something to work on for the next project.

And more of mine:



*I regret to admit that there's some healing brush at work in these photos, as I had to rush the application in an hour and was rather embarrassed by the edges.

Very cool!!! Looks great.

Most impressive, Mr. Chicken. Some very nice work there. Taking a class??

nice work Mr. Chicken

Very impressive Mr. C!

Love it Chicken...very nice!

Thanks, everyone!

MHooch, yes. TH 202 Theatrical Makeup Though I'm sort of tailoring the assignments to my own interests, technique-wise.

wow! love the make-ups! Your also a super cute guy! :3 hehe What are you planning to try next?

You know we have a major university in my town, I wonder if I could get in on anything like that there...I'll have to check it out!