Make-Up and Costume Key Terms Flashcards
Define Fake Blood
Powder, liquid or capsules which
create the effect of bleeding.
Define Foundation
The base coat applied to the face which is the basic skin colour.
Define Liners
Sticks of make up in different colours used to create lines, bruises, shading,highlighting etc.
Define Pencils
Soft pencils in different colours which are easily smudged and blended.
Define Scarring
Scars created with make up, putty or
scaring material.
Define Stipple Sponge
Used to create unshaven look or the appearance of cracked veins.
Define Tooth Varnish
Used to create the look of a missing tooth by blacking out the existing one.
Define Crepe Hair
Plaits of artificial hair which can be cut and trimmed to form eye brows, moustache and beards.
Define Highlighting
Using light colours to make areas of the face stand out
Define Shading
Using colours to make areas of the face look shrunken.
Define Spirit Gum
Glue used to attach hair to the face
Define Latex
Liquid rubber that can be used to make a skull cap, moulds or false noses.
Define Nose Putty
Type of clay used for altering the
shape of the nose or chin and making warts and wounds.
Define Skull Cap
Plastic head shaped covering to give the appearance of baldness.
Define Wigs/Hair
Piece/Extension Fake hair used to create different hair styles.
Main words associated with costume
colour, pattern, cindiotn, fit, shape, accessories, hair , makeup.clothing. footwear , props
Define Fantastical
A trend in fashsion
Define Fabric
Material used
Define Naturalistic
Characters wear clothing that links to actual setting
Define Prosthetcis
special make-up effects or FX prosthesis, is the process of using prosthetic sculpting, molding, and casting techniques to create advanced cosmetic effects
Define Fastenings
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.
Define Moveablilty
How can the actor move in it
Define Embellishments
a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive.
Define Embroidery
the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework.
MORE WORDS OF COSTUME
texture, Layers, period, style, wigs, historical
