Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injuries

Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injuries

The Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injuries is a reference book packed with photographs of real wounds, injuries and skin conditions, compiled specifically for SFX make-up artists. Hundreds of high-resolution colour photographs replace endless searching online and help you build realistic wound effects from genuine reference material.

Please note: this book contains photographs of real wounds and injuries. The content may be disturbing and is not suitable for children or anyone with a sensitive stomach.

What is this guide?

This is not a how-to book teaching you how to recreate wounds with make-up. It is a reference work containing real photographs of cuts, abrasions, stitches, burns, skin ulcers and other wound types, organised by category so you can find the right reference quickly.

Each chapter includes a description that highlights the key visual elements, so you know exactly what to look for when recreating a specific wound on skin.

Why choose this SFX guide?

• Hundreds of high-resolution photographs of real wounds for accurate reference
• Classified by wound type and easy to navigate
• Each chapter describes what you see and how to translate it into make-up
• Replaces expensive medical reference books for SFX purposes
• Essential in any SFX toolkit or studio for quick on-set reference

Who is this guide for?

Developed specifically for SFX make-up artists working on films, theatre productions or Halloween effects where realism is critical. Also useful for cosplay artists and students who want to refine their wound technique using genuine reference material rather than random images found online.

Important notes

• Keep the book out of reach of children due to the graphic content.
• Combine with our prosthetics and blood collections to fully execute the effect.

Useful companion products

• Mouldlife Aged Blood 100 g for dark, aged blood effects
• Mouldlife Arterial Blood 100 g for fresh wounds and arterial bleeding
• Mouldlife Sculpt Gel Clear 300 g for building up wounds in silicone

Compliant with EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Product photos are taken under professional lighting. Colours may differ slightly depending on your screen settings.