Burns

First decide what sort of burn you are creating;

-A chemical burn is smooth and shiny.

-An old burn is matte and pitted.

-A burn created by fire is charred.

Need:

Gelatine (if the client is Vegan you can use Latex) 

supra colour

Glycerine

hairdryer 

spatula  

fine brush

There are three types of Gelatine

- block gelatine which you can get from Charles fox in a variety of colours but the preferred is clear. This gelatine is cut into chunks then put into a bowl to microwave. 

-Gelglyk is a more expensive gelatine from screen face that you can get in colours flesh, dark flesh, scar and blood. Although it is pricier it does last longer. This you put in a bowl with water while still in the bottle and then microwave it. 

-The cheapest option is Dr Oetker gelatine and you follow the instructions on the pack. 

Gelatine can be used to create burns but could also be used in fashion by adding colours from the supra colour or aqua palette or add textures such as glitter. However if the gelatine cools too much glitter can not be reheated. 

Heat the gelatine in the microwave following the directions for that particular product. Check every 15 seconds to check if it is melted so you don't over heat. If using the Gelglyk shake the product when checking it. 

no protector is needed under gelatine. However you must check the temperature before applying to the skin, the product should be warm but not boiling. 

Place the gelatine onto the skin making sure you smooth out the edges.

Pat the product while its still tacky to give the texture. 

Using a hair dryer on cool, go over the area in a backwards and forwards motion. Remember that even after cooling it will still be a little bit tacky.

Powder the area to stop it being sticky. 

squeeze the skin together to get some more texture.

using a fine brush you can start to build a multitude of colours from the supra colour palette.

In the deep areas use dark colours, for the main body use skin colours and then you can use reds, yellows, purples etc. 

blend all the colours and make them translucent for a realistic effect. 

Some colours you can stipple such as the red.

keep checking the mirror to see how it looks.

To make the wound shiny and raw you can add glycerine, vaseline or Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream.

Another extra is adding blood to make it fresh.