Creating the Makeup & Wigs
Getting Started:
First thing is first, take a look at your wallet! Makeup supplies (unfortunately) are very costly and can rack up quite a bill, so budget accordingly. The whole premise of these tutorials is to offer some insight into creating these effects with some low-budget, basic materials. From here you can only get more sophisticated and technical with lifecasting, sculpting, mold making, and using materials such as foam latex, silicone, foam gelatin, etc to create the prosthetics, but the average Halloween goer looking to be the Phantom that year probably isn't interested in all that. So, in the spirit of keeping things simple, here are three basic tutorials geared for you.
I always think it's a great idea to sketch out what you want the deformity to look well ahead of time, so you can decide what supplies you'll need and to give yourself a "road map" when you're putting it on. Below are three separate makeup schemes. Each pages includes a supply list and step-by-step instructions.
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Tutorials:
Andrew Lloyd Webber Stage Makeup
Gelatin Makeup
Photo copyright 2007 Kate Daley. Used with permission.
Prosthetic Pieces for Stage Makeup Scheme
(Informational page about the development of slush latex prosthetics; NOT a tutorial)
The Making of the Phantom's "Valentino" Wig
Where Can I Buy Theatrical and Special Effects Makeup?
There are numerous places you can purchase the supplies to create your own Phantom makeup. Most Halloween stores carry basic supplies like liquid latex, theatrical foundation, spirit gum and remover, etc. Look for them online, or visit the local Halloween store to find out more. Some online stores specialize in these products, and are certainly worth a look. Here are just a handful of websites to get you started on your search:
- FX Warehouse, Inc (Great list of products and helpful instructional guides)
- FX-Supply.com (Another fantastic resource with tutorials and comprehensive catalog)
- Stage Makeup Online
- Stage and Theatre Makeup.com
- Mallatts.com
bravenet.com