painting prosthetics with cream makeup

[StaggzCosplay]

So I'm buying a prosthetic to blend in with my own skin, and it comes completely unpainted just pulled out of the mold. I heard that some people actually paint the prosthetic a warm tone and then put it on their face to blend in with skin with makeup. should i do this, or should I just go about putting the makeup directly on it (and yes, I know how to prep it for cream makeup, I've just never tried to blend something in with my skin before)?

 

[TigerStoneFX]

Prepping varies depending on what the prosthetic is made of. What material is it and where is it going to be stuck on?

 

[StaggzCosplay]

Prepping varies depending on what the prosthetic is made of. What material is it and where is it going to be stuck on?

It is made out of foam latex and it will be stuck to my brow/forehead.

 

[BornKilr]

These might help:
Vampire Makeup How-to, Dark Vampire Halloween Makeup Tutorial - YouTube

Vampire / Demon Prosthetic Make-Up & Painting Guide - YouTube

 

[TigerStoneFX]

If you use PAXPaint on it then just seal it with prosaide before painting. If you're just using cream/grease paint, you should be able to just dive in.

 

[StaggzCosplay]

Awesome, I will check out those links and also just test some things too (the prosthetic I'm getting comes with some extra prosthetic pieces I don't need, so I will just use them for practice.)
Thanks guys!

 

[StaggzCosplay]

one more question, should i mix castor oil with the cream makeup for easier application or will that cause it to smear and not dry?

 

[TigerStoneFX]

Unless its old and drying, you shouldn't need to add oil. The foam should take the color fine.