Off the Walls FX

Apparently, being married to a makeup artist means occasionally becoming a human test subject. 😂
The good news? She makes a great model.
The bad news? The blood was COLD. 🥶🩸

This video starts and ends with my wife trying to survive the application of a silicone injury prosthetic… and apparently the cold blood was the part she found most offensive. 😂

In between the funny faces, there’s actually a lot of practical makeup FX technique happening — applying a silicone prosthetic, getting clean edges, painting the silicone to match the skin, and building up the colors and texture to make the injury look convincing.

One of the biggest things with silicone prosthetics is remembering that the appliance is only the starting point. The paint job, edges, texture and blood are what really sell the effect.

And yes… sometimes the most important tool in the makeup kit is a warm bottle of fake blood. 😂 She’s a good sport though!!

Want to make someone look older without using prosthetics? 👀

The stretch & stipple technique is a classic makeup effects trick that has been used in film and television for decades—and it’s still one of my favorite ways to create believable aging makeup.

In this Reel, I break down how I use old age stipple to create wrinkles, texture, and the appearance of aged skin.

It’s a simple technique, but there are a few tricks that make a BIG difference in how natural the finished makeup looks.

If you’re learning SFX makeup, character makeup, or film & TV makeup, this is definitely a technique worth adding to your toolkit.

🛠️ Want to try it yourself?
I’ve put together a list of the products I use here:
Off the Walls FX Product List

Save this for your next old age makeup! 👴🎬

Behind the scenes at Morphstore! 🧪🎭

In this recut, you don’t just get to see the process of making foam latex prosthetics — you get to hear directly from the people doing it.

From mixing and running foam to molding, curing, and finishing, this is a look inside the process that turns a sculpted piece into a finished prosthetic ready for the makeup chair.

Foam latex has been a staple of practical effects makeup for decades, and seeing the process firsthand at Morphstore was an incredible experience.

If you’re into prosthetics, special effects makeup, practical effects, or the behind-the-scenes process of filmmaking, this one’s for you.

Every great prosthetic makeup starts with a solid foundation. 🎭

Before the prosthetics ever go on, there’s a lot of prep work that helps set the makeup up for success. In this reel, I’m walking through my approach to applying a bald cap as the foundation for a foam latex prosthetic makeup.

This isn’t a standalone, finished bald cap application—it’s part of the overall character makeup process. I’ll share some of the techniques and best practices I use when preparing the actor, wrapping the hair, applying the cap, and getting everything ready for the prosthetics that come next.

Whether you’re interested in special effects makeup, film and television makeup, or just enjoy seeing how professional character makeups come together, I hope you pick up a few useful tips along the way.

💬 Do you have a preferred method for prepping a bald cap before prosthetic application? I’d love to hear your approach in the comments.

🔗 Products and materials featured in my videos:
https://adamgwalls.com/offthewallsfx.html

Don’t throw away a prosthetic because of a few air bubbles! 👀

Small imperfections happen—even on professionally made transfer appliances. Instead of starting over, you can patch those tiny voids and save both time and materials.

In this reel, I show how I use Pros-Aide Cream to fill air bubbles and repair transfer prosthetics before application. Because Pros-Aide Cream is a water-based adhesive, it can be easily smoothed and blended with a little water while you’re working, making it one of the most versatile products in my SFX makeup kit.

These little tricks are the kinds of techniques that can make a huge difference whether you’re working on set, building your portfolio, or creating makeup at home.
Have you ever repaired a prosthetic instead of remaking it? Let me know your favorite repair trick in the comments! 👇

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You don’t always need prosthetics to create realistic film injuries 🩸

For this look, I start by designing the injuries in Procreate on the iPad, then I printed them as temporary tattoo transfers. After applying the tattoos to the skin, I enhance the effect with a little color work and gel blood to bring the injury to life.

This is a fast technique often used in film and television makeup when you need convincing injuries without the prosthetics.

You can find links to the materials and products I use in my videos on my website.

What kind of FX makeup tutorials would you like to see next?