Jasmin tasked us to create a full makeup with just 1 brush. I chose to use an angled blush\/ bronzer brush since a brush I’d usually use for a base but I thought it could work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 brush makeup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n I used the brush to stipple the foundation but I feel like this created a lot of texture. This was likely impacted by my skin being quite dry lately but I think it looked even more noticeable using this brush. I think the contour and blush looked ok and blended well because this is the type of brush I’d use for contour. For blush I’d usually use a smaller, tapered brush that’s quite fluffy but I feel like this brush worked well for it too. Normally for foundation I’d use a flat, round brush and buff it using circular motions whilst also pressing slightly to help it sink into the skin. I tried to use some of the leftover contour that was on the brush on my nose but it’s not particularly noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tattoo Coverage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n I watched the video lesson Jasmin sent on teams and paused the video and copied it after each step. I used waterproof eyeliner to make a ‘tattoo’ to cover I don’t have any of the products the educator was using so I tried to make do with foundations and cream blushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I started by using pinks and corals, trying to stay within the tattoo to create a natural blush tone underneath for when I go over it with foundation. I wasn’t sure what colour it needed to be but it didn’t look right as I was doing it. I used a flat foundation brush to apply it so that a lot of product would go on and build up an even layer. I went over with some more orange tones to make it look more skin-like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the layer of blush, I used a stippling blush with a foundation matching my skin tone to make a base. The blush didn’t really show through to create the natural look I wanted. I used a lighter cooler toned foundation and lightly stippled it on to add depth because the skin contains lots of colours but it just looked patchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I don’t think it was successful. The consistency of the blushes wasn’t right and I struggled to focus on the video because it was so long. I couldn’t get the blush undertones undertones right and I struggled to make it look like skin and not makeup. I think I’d need to watch the video a few more times before trying to do it again and I’d need the correct products and tools such as an airbrush and alcohol palettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jasmin gave us some oil based clay and sculpting tools and tasked us to create texture and make marks on the clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Creating Texture on Clay<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first tool I tried was a double headed carving knife. Using the edge of the sharp end I created small lines, not putting a lot of pressure on to make the lines quite thin. I thought this could be good for creating scars\/slashes so I made a large one, cutting through the clay then tried to smooth it out using the round, flat end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I reshaped it to make the clay flat and tried using the toothbrush bristles, tapping them which created small dents. I’m not sure exactly what effect this would give on a prosthetic. I also dragged the toothbrush which created scrapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I also used some other things to see what they would do. Jasmin showed that putting cling film over and using the tools over it will make the marks more subtle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jasmin brought out some photos of wounds that would’ve been common in the Georgian era and told us to recreate it with clay. I chose to create a boil.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTattoo coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Flat Mould Making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n