Technical File - Creating Scars using Gelatin Moulds

Products Used:

• Gelatine Mould
• Prosaide
• Pro-clean
• Baby Powder
• Supracolor
• Foundation

Method:

• Create a piece using Gelatin and pre-made scar mould.
• Once cooled and dry, cut edges, making sure none of them are straight.
• Apply Prosaide adhesive to area of application, allowing the adhesive to start to turn clear.
• Press the piece on to the skin firmly, particularly on the edges.
• Blend out the edges using Witch Hazel and a cotton bud, pushing across instead of along the edges.
• Remove any glue around edges using prosaide.
• Powder down the piece using baby powder to get rid of the sticking consistency.
• Apply foundation over the area to match the skin tone around it.
• Add red Supracolor that is well blended to give a fleshy and new appearance to the scar.

Health and Safety:

• Remove the piece using the correct remover - Pro-clean.
• Decant any product that is used to ensure cleanliness and avoid cross-contamination.

Evaluation:

Overall, I am fairly happy with the outcome. I mostly struggled with the colouring of the piece to make it look realistic and wasn't really sure how to approach it. In hindsight, I probably should have done the red on the risen areas, instead of around them which would have looked more realistic. I also struggled with blending out the edges and probably didn't as much time on this as needed.