Prosthetic Makeup: How to Create a Witch

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Would you like to be able to transform yourself and your friends into witched and zombies? Would you like to show up to your next costume party and blow all your friends away? Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup with our expert, Eva Marie Denst, as she shows you how to create a witch using prosthetic makeup.

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Adding Eyebrows to Witch

  Brushing with long strokes over the eyebrows can add the scary look that you want to your witch. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Aging

  Aging your prosthetic makeup can be done with different colors of makeup and application techniques. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Applying a Chin

  Make sure you have adhesive on your prosthetic chin as well as the skin. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Applying a Darker Color

  Now that the skin and prosthetic pieces are even, you can apply a darker color over it all. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Applying a Nose

  Follow your outline as you apply your prosthetic nose. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Applying Adhesive

  Round your German sponge for applying your prosthetic makeup adhesive. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Blending & Dimension

  Darkening some areas and blending others can give the skin and prosthetic pieces added dimension. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Coloring

  When coloring your prosthetic pieces, you will want to use both sponges and brushes in order to get total coverage. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Creating Witch Mouth

  A mix of black and red makeup will give an especially menacing look to your witch's mouth. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Drying

  You can dry your prosthetic piece with a blow-dryer set on cool. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Filling In

  Your prosthetic makeup will look much better if you take the time to fill in around your edges. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Filling in the Entire Face

  Greasepaint is great for prosthetic pieces but is harsh on skin. Fill in the face with a gentler makeup. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Fixing Seams

  You may have to lift the edge of your piece and then press it back out in order to fix the seams. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Powdering

  Lightly powder your model's entire face, including prosthetic pieces, before you move on to coloring. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Powdering Witch Face

  Powder your greasepaint and makeup so that it all stays in place. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Prepping a Chin

  Don't skimp on the powder as you prepare your prosthetic chin. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Removing Molds

  As you remove your prosthetic mold from the scridge, be careful to maintain the nice edge. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Rubber Mask Greasepaint

  Rubber mask greasepaint works well with prosthetic pieces. Regular makeup will not stay on. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Small Area Touch-Ups

  Q-tips are essential for your prosthetic small area touch-ups. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Stencil Technique

  The prosthetic makeup stencil technique helps you to find the edge where your piece will fit. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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  Prosthetic Makeup: Unveiling the Final Witch

  Prosthetic teeth, wigs and carrying the makeup onto the neck can make your witch's look even more convincing. Learn the basics of prosthetic makeup as our expert shows you how to create a witch face.

  

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Summary: You've seen the work of prosthetic makeup artists in your favorite horror movies and fantasies, such as "Lord of the Rings" and "Dawn of the Dead.". You may have also seen their work in dramas and comedies like "The Hours" and "The Nutty Professor." Prosthetic makeup is used to change a person's appearance, sometimes subtly, sometimes drastically. In addition to the prosthetic pieces themselves, makeup is applied to complete the effect. While the range of work is broad, anyone with a little interest, time, and know-how can work with prosthetic makeup.

Our expert, Eva Marie Denst, is a professionally trained prosthetic makeup artist. She has numerous movie credits, including "Se7en" with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. She will teach you the basics of prosthetic makeup as she shows you how to create a witch face with the help of a young model. You won't believe the transformation! Eva will run you through techniques like stenciling, applying adhesive, powdering and coloring. She will be with you step by step from removing your molds to unveiling your finished product.

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