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Fake Wounds & Gore FXNo. 8835 · The 2026 edition
SFX - Easy Bullet Wound Makeup Tutorial
Learn how to create a hyper-realistic bullet wound with just a few simple makeup products.
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This easy SFX makeup tutorial shows you how to make a convincing bullet wound using liquid latex, scar wax, a bruise wheel, and fake blood. Clean the area first, build the wound shape with wax, then color and add blood for a gory effect. Perfect for Halloween or theatrical looks.
Directions
- Start by cleaning the skin where you want the wound, then put on a light coat of liquid latex to shield the skin.
- Mold your desired wound shape using scar wax, making sure to smooth out the edges so they fade naturally.
- Add realistic coloration with a bruise wheel, then finish by applying fake blood for that fresh injury look.
