Stage Makeup Terminology

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Across
  1. 4. A base layer of make-up.
  2. 6. Thick makeup great for stage makeup, character makeup, cosplay and SFX. Great to highlight and shadow but also as a foundation. It can be applied directly to the skin without needing to be activated.
  3. 7. A sticky quick-drying glue used to attach materials to the skin
  4. 9. In SFX makeup, Witch Hazel is mainly used to blend the edges of gelatin prosthetics.
  5. 11. A technique used to mark a surface with small dots that create texture
  6. 14. The spreading of bacteria, fungus, or other harmful conditions from one person to another
  7. 15. A cap used to make someone appear to be bold. often made of latex, vinyl, glatzan or cap plastic.
  8. 17. Products that are safe to use on and applied on the face or body.
  9. 19. a piece that is attached to the skin to alter a person’s appearance, such as creating the illusion of a different person, a wound, changing someone’s age, or creating a monster, alien, or fantasy creature.
  10. 23. A chart that lists the colors, materials, and items needed to create a character look that reflects a rendering
  11. 24. A process of transforming a person’s appearance to make them look older, which can be achieved using makeup techniques such as paint and powder, as well as prosthetics.
  12. 25. a versatile tool used for scraping makeup out of a palette, working with scar wax, or sculpting. Typically made from plastic or metal.
Down
  1. 1. A small test of a makeup product on the skin to check for allergic reactions.
  2. 2. Used underneath a wig to help keep the wearer’s real hair in place.’
  3. 3. Person working with either designing or/and applying makeup. A makeup artist can work in both theater, film, TV, theme parks, fashion, haunted attractions and with bridal makeup and other events.
  4. 5. A drawing from a designer showing the desired look to be achieved
  5. 8. A technique used to mark a surface with small dots that create texture
  6. 10. Practices that promote health and cleanliness
  7. 12. A collection of photographs organized as a reference tool for stage makeup designs
  8. 13. Hairpiece worn by actors and talents. Used to change someones hair either by length, texture or color.
  9. 16. Used for special effects makeup
  10. 18. This is a casting material that is mainly used to make a copy of a person’s head, body part, or whole body. It is typically made from kelp, and should be stored in a dry place. It is commonly used for life casting.
  11. 20. Fake hair used in theatrical makeup
  12. 21. Theatrical make-up technique used to define and enhance facial and body features to make them more visible to the audience. A make-up colour that is slightly darker than skin tone is appled to areas such as the hollows of the cheeks, side of the nose, the temples to create a fake shadow effect to give a slimming and defining effect.
  13. 22. applied directly on the skin to create effects such as wounds, scars, and other effects. Many brands produce different types, colors, and consistencies of scar wax. Sometimes it is necessary to apply skin adhesive underneath the wax before application, and seal the wax with either castor sealer or liquid latex.