Procedure:
First, the actor's skin was cleaned and the oil removed with astringent, then a fresh colored gelatin was warmed and applied to skin with a palette knife to form the burned, melted texture, almost like frosting a cake. Note that since gelatin was used instead of latex, it could be worked into hair ( in fact, the whole make-up can be simply washed off with soap and water). The gelatin was also worked into the edges of clothes and blended with the wound area. No sealer or powder was used before colorings began because the make-up only needed to last for two scenes.

Next, red cream make-up was mixed with castor oil and liberally washed over entire construction and out onto skin with a large flat brush and fingertips - the oil makes the make-up glide on easily and makes the burn look wet on the inside - bleargh! After that, black water-based make-up was brushed onto the raised parts of the wound, the hair, and the surrounding skin to simulate charred skin - the water activated make-up dries matte, so the skin looks crispy on the outside. More grease make-up was added to further simulate the weeping that characterizes severe burns.

Bio: Ever since Josh was little, make-up fascinated him. He ravaged his mother's make-up drawer throughout the years, transformed friends into their favorite rock star in the 80's, did his date's male-up for the prom, and even performed in full drag with a rock group before finally realizing that make-up is more than just a casual interest - it's a way of life!

Joe Blasco Makeup Center West, 1- 800-634-0008