Fake blood help

[kibosh]

Hi guys,

I've been away from the prop and costuming world for a while, but I'm putting together a Negan costume for Halloween, and need some help. Who better to turn to than The RPF?!?

I plan on getting most of my pieces and parts off the shelf from various places, but I need help with weathering everything with blood. I need two kinds of fake blood:

1) Something durable. I need blood I can paint on Lucille and stain my clothes with. I want something that will dry, and not transfer to other surfaces. I want blood stains on my clothes that won't wash out, and blood on Lucille that won't rub off.

2) Something wet. I'd also like something I can spatter on my face that will stay in place but retain a more wet look.

What does the collective knowledge suggest?

Thank you!

 

[venommaggot619]

I've used Jerry Gergely's method for years. I just get it to the right color and consistency and off I go. You can make it so it looks dry by lightly using a hair dryer or letting it sit and stay fresh.
I've sent you a pm with a link to a youtube video of his blood tutorial.

 

[kibosh]

Thank you! That's an awesome link.

 

[Snikt]

I've used Jerry Gergely's method for years. I just get it to the right color and consistency and off I go. You can make it so it looks dry by lightly using a hair dryer or letting it sit and stay fresh.
I've sent you a pm with a link to a youtube video of his blood tutorial.

Dude post that here! I want to see it! Also, you in San Diego!?

 

[venommaggot619]

Yep, I live in SD Also here is the link for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZNOYOgDR50 Also with the fake blood if you pool it in areas and hit it with a blow dryer it darkens to look like old blood. Here is a pick of some fresh "blood".


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Yep, I live in SD Also here is the link for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZNOYOgDR50 Also with the fake blood if you pool it in areas and hit it with a blow dryer it darkens to look like old blood. Here is a pick of some fresh "blood". You can clear coat it if you'd like but you usually on't need to. Don't forget to add a drop of green so it's not so bright.

 

[EmmaInCandyland]

That’s probably sounds really idiomatic but why not buy fake blood? Comes pretty cheap now xD

 

[kibosh]

That’s probably sounds really idiomatic but why not buy fake blood? Comes pretty cheap now xD

Any brands to look for or stay away from? Does it dry to the touch? Will it smear once it's dry?

 

[venommaggot619]

Store bought Fake blood will usually run and not glob like Jerry's homemade blood. Jerry's blood can be made to look more realistic and and acts more "natural"