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How to Make Fake Cuts with Glue?

Published in Special Effects Makeup 2 mins read

You can create realistic fake cuts using glue, tissue paper, and makeup. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Materials You'll Need

  • School glue (non-toxic)
  • Tissue paper
  • Tweezers
  • Liquid foundation (matching your skin tone)
  • Eyeshadow (various shades for dimension)
  • Makeup brushes

Steps to Create a Fake Cut

  1. Apply Glue: Paint a thin layer of school glue onto the area where you want the fake cut. According to the reference, you should "paint school glue onto your arm."

  2. Add Tissue Paper: Place a single layer of tissue paper on top of the glue. Ensure the tissue paper is smooth and wrinkle-free as much as possible.

  3. Create the Gouge: Use tweezers to carefully cut through the tissue paper, creating a gouge or slit that resembles a cut. The reference suggests using tweezers "to cut through the paper to create a gouge".

  4. Blend with Foundation: Once the glue is dry, use a makeup brush to apply liquid foundation that matches your skin tone to the tissue paper and surrounding skin. This will help blend the tissue paper seamlessly. As the reference says, "color the paper to match your skin with a liquid foundation".

  5. Add Dimension with Eyeshadow: Use eyeshadow to add depth and realism to the cut. Darker shades of eyeshadow can be applied to the inside of the "cut" to create shadows, while lighter shades can be used around the edges to simulate inflammation or raised skin.

Tips for a Realistic Look

  • Layering: You can add more than one layer of tissue paper for a deeper, more textured cut.
  • Coloring: Use red or maroon eyeshadow/makeup to simulate blood within the cut.
  • Edges: Make the edges of the tissue paper as seamless as possible by blending them with foundation and eyeshadow.
  • Practice: Experiment with different techniques and materials to find what works best for you.

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