Special Effects 31 – DIY Blood from Household Ingredients
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My son, T., has become interested in special effects make-up. He’s learning how to do some pretty cool effects. Today he’ll show you how to make some fake blood with household ingredients.
Start with these supplies: corn starch, corn syrup, red food coloring, green food coloring, small measuring cup, 1/4 tsp measuring spoon, small plastic cup and a stirring stick or spoon.
First, pour 1/4 cup corn syrup into the plastic cup.
Add 3-4 drops of red food coloring and mix completely.
Add 1 drop of green food coloring. Be careful to add 1 drop or you’ll end up with alien blood instead of fake human blood. Mix completely.
Add 1/4 tsp corn starch and mix completely.
Check the consistency. It should be slightly thick, not too runny, but not like pudding.
Drip, pour or drench as you like. Bwahaha. Happy Halloween.
I’m a mom of 3, a veteran and military spouse. I’ve moved into 20+ homes all around the world. My passion is helping busy people make the space and time for what’s really important to them.
Hi T – I am thinking that our happy scarecrow out front is going to turn into a zombie scarecrow for Halloween… and I’ll be using these ideas. This is very cool! Pay attention in school and make good decisions today. Hugs, Mrs. B.
What a great tutorial. Perfect timing also! Your son will be a great special effects artist!
Super easy to do! Thanks for the tutorial!
Super easy to do! Thanks for the tutorial!
Do you guys watch Face Off? Love that show! If you don’t, your son would love it!
WOWWWWWWe don’t celebrate Halloween (we have quite a similar holiday but in a few months), but I think, no, I KNOW my nephews will be thrilled to see this.Thanks for the tutorial 🙂