Make-Up and Costume Key Terms

Question 1

Define Fake Blood

Answer 1

Powder, liquid or capsules which
create the effect of bleeding.

Question 2

Define Foundation

Answer 2

The base coat applied to the face which is the basic skin colour.

Question 3

Define Liners

Answer 3

Sticks of make up in different colours used to create lines, bruises, shading,highlighting etc.

Question 4

Define Pencils

Answer 4

Soft pencils in different colours which are easily smudged and blended.

Question 5

Define Scarring

Answer 5

Scars created with make up, putty or
scaring material.

Question 6

Define Stipple Sponge

Answer 6

Used to create unshaven look or the appearance of cracked veins.

Question 7

Define Tooth Varnish

Answer 7

Used to create the look of a missing tooth by blacking out the existing one.

Question 8

Define Crepe Hair

Answer 8

Plaits of artificial hair which can be cut and trimmed to form eye brows, moustache and beards.

Question 9

Define Highlighting

Answer 9

Using light colours to make areas of the face stand out

Question 10

Define Shading

Answer 10

Using colours to make areas of the face look shrunken.

Question 11

Define Spirit Gum

Answer 11

Glue used to attach hair to the face

Question 12

Define Latex

Answer 12

Liquid rubber that can be used to make a skull cap, moulds or false noses.

Question 13

Define Nose Putty

Answer 13

Type of clay used for altering the
shape of the nose or chin and making warts and wounds.

Question 14

Define Skull Cap

Answer 14

Plastic head shaped covering to give the appearance of baldness.

Question 15

Define Wigs/Hair

Answer 15

Piece/Extension Fake hair used to create different hair styles.

Question 16

Main words associated with costume

Answer 16

colour, pattern, cindiotn, fit, shape, accessories, hair , makeup.clothing. footwear , props

Question 17

Define Fantastical

Answer 17

A trend in fashsion

Question 18

Define Fabric

Answer 18

Material used

Question 19

Define Naturalistic

Answer 19

Characters wear clothing that links to actual setting

Question 20

Define Prosthetcis

Answer 20

special make-up effects or FX prosthesis, is the process of using prosthetic sculpting, molding, and casting techniques to create advanced cosmetic effects

Question 21

Define Fastenings

Answer 21

Fasteners are used to hold two pieces of a garment together ۛ some pieces lap one over the other, while others meet. Fasteners include snaps, hooks and eyes, self-gripping devices, buttons and buttonholes, and zippers.

Question 22

Define Moveablilty

Answer 22

How can the actor move in it

Question 23

Define Embellishments

Answer 23

a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive.

Question 24

Define Embroidery

Answer 24

the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework.

Question 25

MORE WORDS OF COSTUME

Answer 25

texture, Layers, period, style, wigs, historical