Thread: Help with Zombie Idea

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Wow, apparently I'm not the only one with the idea of going as a zombie this year... however, it sounds like they've gotten more experience.

Anyways, so, my idea a doctor zombie... somewhat easy, some scrubs, tear em some, maybe a stethoscope, something easy and wearable all day (going to work and all)

...the hard part, I'm trying to decide what to do about my face... a mask or some pain or what. A premade latex mask would be easier; however, this halloween I'm trying to step up and go above my usual store-only buying madness and do something myself.

I was think about maybe using on my face this:

Reel F/X? Chomped Makeup Kit in Accessories & Makeup Halloween Makeup Wound and Scar Makeup

and then spraying this on my clothes and maybe some fake blood down my cheeks.

..however, would I need to add like some white makeup to my face... or someone said something about using liquid latex or what? I'm confused and have never done any of that; however it does sound really interesting......

Blood Spray in Accessories & Makeup Halloween Makeup Wound and Scar Makeup

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/...6f3d0f.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/90/24...e70866.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/...e92811.jpg?v=0

There are many prosthetics available to make your face look like a zombie. I would just add some worms and maggots to them. You can get some very realistic looking one in the fishing bait isle at your local sporting goods store. Also, you can do a lot with tissue, latex and expanding foam. Just get the latex minimal expanding stuff for doors and windows. I used some two years ago to make a scarecrow mask that turned out well. Also, since you have plenty of time right now, instead of ripping the scrubs, mix them with some stagnant water and bury them for a few months. That way the rot naturally and look more realistic.
Also, for further reading check out the "monster list" For tons of great tutorials.

Zombie FX Face < Makeup and Prosthetics < Halloween Masks < Fright Catalog, Inc.

Boneyard Rip off Zombie FX Face Foam Latex Prosthetics | Foam Latex Prosthetics | Space Monkeys

Zombie Prosthetic 'Kit' 2: FX Warehouse

Monster Page of Halloween Project Links

Wow...those are AMAZING! I've gotta ask, where the heck do y'all come up with all this stuff? I ask a question and then BAM I get pictures, links, personal stories, everything and everyone offering something to help out with it.

I'm glad you like the links. I get a lot from the monster list, and from hanging around here. I did a google search for the prosthetics.

I used the fx make up kit you put in the link. I also used toilet paper and latex for my neck. Great Stuff (Insulated foam) is also great for guts also. I included some pics of my zombie costume I wore for the last zombie walk. Good Luck!

I've gotta admit, halloween sucks in the uk, I like your last picture,
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/...e92811.jpg?v=0 , the best, I think I'm going to use that as my inspiration... I already have some surgical masks and whatnot (the joys of having family in the field of medicine) so that looks really cool.

But, Pat_f, albeit I like the realism idea of the burying it for awhile, I honestly don't want to smell like that... it's alot more realistic that way; however, I'm not sure if that might be the best idea to go out into public or whatnot.

Joiseygirl, I like how y'all did all of that... I've never used latex before, is it really easy to get it to mold how you like, is coloring an issue? I know it's used, but I've never seen it done before.

Maybe these videos will help you:
YouTube - Theatre Makeup Laceration Tutorial
YouTube - Zombies Halloween How-to Make-Up : BFX

Changed, yeah I liked the last one too, the contact lenses make it look creepy along with the bloody mask, more of a freshly made zombie look.