It seems like everybody at one time or another runs across the issue of doing "ice effects" during different weather conditions and/or environments.
Giving the illusion of being frozen (or nearly frozen) in a body of water can be challenging. One of the easiest ways I've found found involves a few simple materials, a little heat and everyday type applicators.
Use a double boiler at your makeup ...station and melt about 60% Parafin wax and around 40% Vaseline. Mix the two thrououghly and apply it using paint brushes for the thicker hair areas like the head, and masscara spoolies for eyelashes (but be really careful!). You can also use the spoolies to apply the wax/vaseline mix to eyebrows, and mustaches.
If you want to, you can add some pieces of zize or polymer to get "chunks". It works "ok", but the wax/vaseline mix will really sell the look a little better in my opinion. Get creative with it, add things like a light "dusting" of sugar or epsom salts and you'll be amazed at the realism you can produce with this effect.
A little something to remember: The more vaseline you use, the softer the wax is and the easier it comes off the hair.
Giving the illusion of being frozen (or nearly frozen) in a body of water can be challenging. One of the easiest ways I've found found involves a few simple materials, a little heat and everyday type applicators.
Use a double boiler at your makeup ...station and melt about 60% Parafin wax and around 40% Vaseline. Mix the two thrououghly and apply it using paint brushes for the thicker hair areas like the head, and masscara spoolies for eyelashes (but be really careful!). You can also use the spoolies to apply the wax/vaseline mix to eyebrows, and mustaches.
If you want to, you can add some pieces of zize or polymer to get "chunks". It works "ok", but the wax/vaseline mix will really sell the look a little better in my opinion. Get creative with it, add things like a light "dusting" of sugar or epsom salts and you'll be amazed at the realism you can produce with this effect.
A little something to remember: The more vaseline you use, the softer the wax is and the easier it comes off the hair.
Just a few thoughts I thought I'd share.......
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