are different products you can use to create a dirt effect on the skin which include:
Dirt powder – this is dark, highly pigmented loose powder used to give the skin a dirty, dusty look. The realistic colours of these powders create a natural look. They have a loose consistency that can easily be applied to enhance a characters makeup. Dirt powder has the same look and feel of actual dirt and can also be used to create a realistic effect of being covered with sooty ash. It is safe to use on hair, skin and clothing.
Dirt powder – this is dark, highly pigmented loose powder used to give the skin a dirty, dusty look. The realistic colours of these powders create a natural look. They have a loose consistency that can easily be applied to enhance a characters makeup. Dirt powder has the same look and feel of actual dirt and can also be used to create a realistic effect of being covered with sooty ash. It is safe to use on hair, skin and clothing. 
Dirt spray – ‘dirty down sprays are designed to dirty and age costumes and props, used in films, TV and theatre. These sprays are translucent, water-soluble dyes so you can still see the surface beneath them, they can be made wet again even after being left to dry and can be smudged with a daft cloth to give the effect of real stains. They can be applied on most fabrics, glass, mirrors, leather, timber, furniture, paper, card, metal, painted surfaces, plaster, brickwork, stone, plastics and more. This product is a dye, therefore it may cause permanent discolouration to all types of absorbent and non-absorbent surfaces. Dirt sprays are solvent based.’
Dmedia, 2 (2016) Dirty down sprays 200ml. Available at:
http://www.screenface.co.uk/sfx/dirt-grime-ice/dirty-down-sprays.htm (Accessed: 10 April 2016).
Fullers earth – this is a fine, light dust used to create the appearance of dust or dirt. It can also create effects such as cracking, breaking, stone and mud. This product is completely safe to use on the face and body.
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Reserved, A.R. (2016) Fullers earth Greenstripe. Available at:
http://www.rogergeorge.com/special-effects/dust-dirt/fullers-earth (Accessed: 10 April 2016).
Technical lesson five (continued):
Model name: Lia
Skin type: combination
Skin tone: medium skin with yellow undertones
Natural eyes/contacts: natural eyes
Allergies: none
Medication: none
Any open wounds/scars, cuts etc.: none
Required products/materials: Kryolan fullers earth, hairdryer, water, a bowl, dirt spray and Kensington Gore fake liquid blood (spray form).
Step-by-step guide:
Firstly, I poured some of the Kryolan fullers earth into a mixing bowl (a quarter of the bowl) and added water to it until it got a bit thick (not watery/runny). You won’t be using any brushes to apply this product onto your desired area therefore make sure you have washed your hands beforehand. When I felt like it was thick enough, using my fingers I applied this onto my models hand, dragging it across the arm. Make sure the application is smooth and not clumpy. Once you’re happy with this, dry it using a warm hairdryer for about 30 seconds. After its dry you won’t be able to move the product around anymore as it’ll just fall off the skin.
It’s now time for the colouring. I used Sue’s Kryolan dirt sprays in shades brown, black and grey. Hold the spray away from the hand (about 30cm) otherwise you’ll just end up with a blob of colour. Mix the colours up and ensure to go in between the fingers, knuckles and most importantly the nails. As I got closer to the fingers, I applied more of the darker spray.
For a shoot/scene it’d be ideal for you to give the nails a chipped effect to make it seem more realistic.
I also applied some of Sue’s Kensington Gore fake liquid blood which was in a spray tube. I sprayed this onto the arm, again holding it 30cm away. When blood is applied on fullers earth, it tends to dry rather than drip.
For the removal, just wash off the product from the arm/hands using warm water. Any remaining colour such as blood can be removed with a cleanser or almond oil.
Reflection:
I had used dirt powder before and I found it much easier to use than the dirt spray. I believe powder looks a lot more natural than spray as you can build up the colour rather than creating blobs on the skin.
It was my first time doing this therefore I was just experimenting with the colours. I didn’t quite like the overall result of the fullers earth as I felt like it looked clumpy. Where I went wrong is before the process of the drying, I didn’t blend out the product enough onto the skin. Sue also told me I applied too much of it and if I had used less, it would’ve looked a lot more natural. Also with the blood and the dirt, I applied it too close to the skin resulting to an unnatural look. I created blobs, I especially with the blood as I had never used liquid blood in a spray form before.
Model name: Lia
Skin type: combination
Skin tone: medium skin with yellow undertones
Natural eyes/contacts: natural eyes
Allergies: none
Medication: none
Any open wounds/scars, cuts etc.: none
Firstly, I poured some of the Kryolan fullers earth into a mixing bowl (a quarter of the bowl) and added water to it until it got a bit thick (not watery/runny). You won’t be using any brushes to apply this product onto your desired area therefore make sure you have washed your hands beforehand. When I felt like it was thick enough, using my fingers I applied this onto my models hand, dragging it across the arm. Make sure the application is smooth and not clumpy. Once you’re happy with this, dry it using a warm hairdryer for about 30 seconds. After its dry you won’t be able to move the product around anymore as it’ll just fall off the skin.
It’s now time for the colouring. I used Sue’s Kryolan dirt sprays in shades brown, black and grey. Hold the spray away from the hand (about 30cm) otherwise you’ll just end up with a blob of colour. Mix the colours up and ensure to go in between the fingers, knuckles and most importantly the nails. As I got closer to the fingers, I applied more of the darker spray.
For a shoot/scene it’d be ideal for you to give the nails a chipped effect to make it seem more realistic.
I also applied some of Sue’s Kensington Gore fake liquid blood which was in a spray tube. I sprayed this onto the arm, again holding it 30cm away. When blood is applied on fullers earth, it tends to dry rather than drip.
For the removal, just wash off the product from the arm/hands using warm water. Any remaining colour such as blood can be removed with a cleanser or almond oil.
Reflection:
I had used dirt powder before and I found it much easier to use than the dirt spray. I believe powder looks a lot more natural than spray as you can build up the colour rather than creating blobs on the skin.
It was my first time doing this therefore I was just experimenting with the colours. I didn’t quite like the overall result of the fullers earth as I felt like it looked clumpy. Where I went wrong is before the process of the drying, I didn’t blend out the product enough onto the skin. Sue also told me I applied too much of it and if I had used less, it would’ve looked a lot more natural. Also with the blood and the dirt, I applied it too close to the skin resulting to an unnatural look. I created blobs, I especially with the blood as I had never used liquid blood in a spray form before.
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