Overview of Halloween and theatrical makeup

Differences between beauty, face painting, and SFX

Safety, hygiene, and skin sensitivity considerations

Overview of tools and materials used (e.g., face paints, latex, wax, fake blood)

 Understanding skull structure and face mapping

Step-by-step skull makeup:
- Base color and contouring
- Hollow eye sockets and nasal cavity
- Teeth detailing
- Shading and depth techniques

Variations: half-face skull, neon/glow-in-the-dark skull, glam skull

Understanding bruise development (color theory for realism)
-Fresh bruises vs. healing bruises

Creating realistic bruises using cream paints or alcohol-activated palettes

Cuts and scratches:
- Using scar wax or latex
- Creating depth with makeup and fake blood
- Blending edges into skin

Building 3D wounds with:
- Gelatin, latex, wax, or silicone

Bullet wound techniques:
- Entry and exit wounds
- Charred or cauterized edges

Blood placement and spatter realism

Burn effects (optional/if time allows)

Face paints (water-based and cream-based)

Brushes, sponges, stipple sponges

Liquid latex, gelatin, wax, cotton

SFX palettes (bruise wheels, alcohol palettes)

Adhesives and removers (e.g., spirit gum, prosthetic adhesive)

Fake blood types (thick, runny, scab blood)

Students create one skull look and one SFX look inc cut, bruises etc

Instructor demo for each section

Individual feedback and adjustment tips

Quick photo session to capture student work