When creating a zombie look you need to make a few decisions.
- Who were you before you became undead? A pizza delivery guy and a prom queen will have very different looks.
- Are you freshly dead or have you been rotting for awhile? This will determine your level of makeup and the type of blood you'll use. A freshly dead prom queen and one that's been around awhile will look very different.
- Are you incorporating a mask into your makeup? Keep in mind local and state mandates as well as CDC guidelines.
Once you start to build your character in your head, you'll want to gather some supplies
What you will need:
- Toilet paper (2 ply or better)
- School glue
- Makeup
- Fake blood
- Clothes (the older, the better if you're going for a long dead zombie look)
Keep in mind that zombies are messy and gross. Your zombie makeup shouldn't be perfect. This video will give you some guidance on how to create wounds. Play around with the wound creation and experiment on your own before you make your final look.
For a tamer makeup only zombie look suitable for younger kids, check out the makeup tutorials on our eSource CreativeBug.
Also, check out more books on various makeup effects from our print collection and our eBook collection.