I’ll start off with the stuff we did on Friday. First we had a Frankenstein monster using one of the kits from Rubies. It took some work trying to get all the elements to come together for this, and still have a edge from the thick forehead appliance, but otherwise I think it came along pretty well.

Next we had a cyclops. It’s a nice latex application from Don Post. Don Post makes some nice and very creative items, but sometimes there tend to be some slight issues with the design that I’ll mention more of next time. The cyclops was a bit think so it was a little harder to hide the edges with a normal skin tone, but did the best we could on it.He did change into a costume before leaving, but I will say I’m always partial to modern day clothes with demons and monsters. Who says a cyclops can’t be a Cubs fan.

Next we have a repeat customer from last year which give Ellwyn a chance to show off her great skill with the air brush. This year our fairy wanted more of an autumn look and colors to go with her costume. I started of her base, and Ellwyn went to town on the details. The stencils for the leaves were made by the clients significant other. One of the thinks we do miss out on sometimes is that we often don’t get to see people in their complete costume as she is pictured in a dress she wore just to have the make up done in.

I’ll go ahead and jump to Saturday where I got to work on a customer that generally has come in every year for a long time. Every time I get to do something different. This time we just kept it simple with some horns that were blended in with blood as they burst through his skull.

That’s all for today. I’ll have some more images from Halloween next time.

First up is a repeat of one I’ve done a few times now. There is a very cool prosthetic that looks like you have no eyes. Basically there is a black mesh that covers the eyes and the latex looks like they have been ripped out. Glue it to the head and add some blood and it’s a pretty cool effect. There is a photo of a past one in the sample book at the costume shop. People often stop on that page wondering how it is done.

Next is a slight variation of the similar make up work I did for my Freddy Kreuger pin up using the 3-D burn from Woochie. I didn’t have to cut it down to fit the face as much this time so the whole thing is visible. Also we added some glass to balance out the other side of the face. I think the glass attack is always fun with the fact that it is transparent and you can see the blood splattered on the other side. In addition I added a piece of glass into the chin to mimic the beard he shaved off so I could apply the make up.

Next we have a cool vampire couple that came based upon a recommendation given from a couple me and Ellwyn worked on the previous weekend. It’s always cool to have that word of mouth. El and I did split duty on the couple doing a little bit on each person. It worked out well.

I don’t book all of the appointments that I work on, and sometimes I don’t find out what I’m doing until they walk in the door. I was rather amused with the two girl’s idea to be a Bears Fan and a Packers Fan that got into a fight. And from the looks of the wounds it was a pretty epic brawl.

Finally, we have a family that came in and looking to be Shrek, Fiona and Puss in Boots. Ellwyn did great work on Puss, which she always does great work with cat faces. (Sorry she is a bit blurry in the image. I was refusing to use flash and therefore had a very narrow field of focus). And then Me and El did more split duty on Shrek and Fiona which really seems to work out well for us.

Hopefully I’ll have some more images to share after Halloween.

First off we have a couple going for a dead bride & groom who are hosting a party.

I worked on his make up based upon a photo of a make up job I had done in the past and removed a chunk of his face. For the bride me and Ellwyn split the make up duties to save time.

I went went to work on the slit throat, and then Ellwyn worked on the pale color, details, and eye make up with her steadier hand. Her neck slash and his face wound were created using nose and scar wax to build up the edges, and liquid latex over the wax to secure it.

Next I had a father son pair who have been regular customers. They like a latex application from Rubies called Real FX. It’s a large, pre-colored piece that covers the entire face, but it needs some work to look as cool as it does on the package.

In order to make the 3-dimensional areas like the ridges above the eyes and the chin work, I glue cotton balls in those areas on the inside of the appliance with spirit gum. Also I cut larger areas around the eyes and cut away a couple of the edges to allow it to fit better.

The Scarecrow Real FX piece is probably the one I’ve done the most of the years. It has also had a fair amount of modifications to make it work. Over one of the eyes was a button that he cut out before hand, and one that I’ve cut out several times in the past as well. And at his request I cut the bottom chin part away from the rest, which really allowed the entire thing to have a greater fit.

Finally Ellwyn did a great job on a making a Raiders fan who was dressing up for a contest at a local game.

As a result they are currently selling off everything in the store before the doors shut for the very last time on October 31st, Halloween. So if you are in the area, please go and help them out and buy your halloween costume there this year. They are selling off all their rental costumes and all the retail items are for sale. As we get closer to the end fixtures, and etc are available. Everything must be sold.

Thanks.

First off is a fairy make up that the client saw at the local Ren Faire. Ellwyn and Tina tag-teamed this and worked very hard and passionately on it. And she came out looking great. The stencil and airbrush on this really came out well.

Next is something Ellwyn really excels at. Years back around the time Titanic came out Ellwyn looked into making a frozen corpse make up with icicles and what researched what parts of the bodies decayed first and came up with a great look that a lot of people like. This client asked to look like the original image Ellwyn had did, and once again she did a great job.

One the employee’s of the store was going out that night and asked to be painted for her medusa costume. I believe Ellwyn and Tina did a tag team effort again with the airbrush.

First off we have The Joker. I did a few of these this year. The big trick was the scars cause everyone wants the scars. I think I could have gotten them a bit closer, but I was more concerned over making something that would last a night of dance, sweat, and booze. I tried to make the make up sloppy, and I make it so as the night pressed on it would look worse and worse, and more like the movie. But this image is the immediate look.

Next, we have a club DJ who wanted to be DJ AM, a club DJ who was in a fiery plane crash earlier this year and suffered massive burns. Not such a fun concept when I lay out the info like that, but, really, making the burns was fun. Also I think it turned out pretty cool.

Now, we have some couples. We had a bride a groom, who were an actual bride and groom! They got married during the day. Came to the shop to have their make up done, and then were off to the reception. Fun stuff! I worked on adding some wounds to the groom, and Ellwyn (or maybe it was Tina. I honestly wasn’t paying attention at the time.) did a glittery fairy make up on the bride.

Finally today we have an other couple going as Beetlejuice and Lydia. I worked on BJ, and Ellwyn worked on Lydia. They also the rented their costumes from the shop as well. The couple won a contest at the party they went to.

In the next post I’ll have more fantastic make up from the Halloween weekend that Ellwyn and Tina worked on.