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This tutorial is meant to be a starting point for experimentation with the use of fake blood in photography, aimed at people who would like to have a go at making their own fake blood from ingredients that can be easily and cheaply obtained from most supermarkets and grocery stores. While store-bought blood is mentioned, this recipe reference focuses on home-made blood rather than professional-level theatrical or special effects make-up. Go stalk ^Battledress and =Guirnou for that stuff, cause they're awesome and considerably more knowledgeable than me.

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I shouldn't need to say this, but I'm going to just in case. Whatever you do, don't go pouring crazy substances into your eyes (been there, done that, suffered greatly) or dousing your face or body with anything that isn't supposed to go on skin. Obviously I can't guarantee that you won't be allergic to any or all the substances referred to in this tutorial, so please be careful and if in doubt, do a patch test 48 hours before applying larger amounts of any concoction to your skin.

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~SophiaLee Sep 20, 2012

Thank you for this!

`RockstarVanity Sep 22, 2012 Professional Photographer

You're welcome. I hope it's useful

~Kishaniyami Dec 23, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

Hmm.....I was actually thinking of using ketchup mixed with a bit of water and some food coloring to make it a darker shade. I have a few pictures in my gallery of how it looked. It looked pretty decent but I must say, it smelled bad and tasted worse. Looked very cool anyway. Now I just need to find a cheap alternative that doesn't stink up your nose for three days after.

`RockstarVanity Dec 24, 2011 Professional Photographer

Your recipe looks really good. I agree with you about the taste though - corn syrup is a nice alternative to ketchup as a base, and it tastes yummy

~Kishaniyami Dec 24, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

I'll have to try corn syrup next time. If I don't have to deal with the smell of ketchup for three days I'm fine! Thanks!

~Daddygrim May 17, 2011 Writer

Thanks!! I can't find the razorblade kiss tutorial, and the barbwire. Keep posting! Artist's like you inspire me

`RockstarVanity May 22, 2011 Professional Photographer

Thank you for the awesome comment. It's much appreciated.

^pullingcandy Feb 11, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

Your wonderful tutorial has been featured in the news article Project Educate: Resources. Thank you for sharing!

~basti80 Jan 22, 2011

nice to read how you do it. Never used your methods
I like to cook the fake blood. I got it frrom a LARP website.
Its a mixture of 3 different juices(beetroot, cherry, orange), cocoa for a more realistic color and starch to make it more viscous. The starch also avert that the color will stay on clothes (however be careful with white wear)

happy cooking

`RockstarVanity Feb 10, 2011 Professional Photographer

That recipe sounds awesome! I've never used juices like that to make fake blood but it sounds rather tasty

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