From Macbeth’s post-decapitation drippings to the gratuitous goriness of a slasher film, fake blood runs through the veins of many productions, both onstage and onscreen. Whether you’re going for a ...

Many years ago, I worked as a celebrity makeup artist. And for a while there, I trained in special effects makeupyou know, the gooey, gross, and oozing stuff that makes you gasp or peek through your ...

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This year, US shoppers are anticipated to spend more than $11bn on candy, decorations, costumes, parties and pumpkins.Illustration: Lucia Pham/The Guardian Halloween is just around the corner, with ...

First mix a dash of methyl paraben with some of the corn syrup in a cup. Then pour the powdered red and yellow food coloring in a big bucket and mix in a couple ouces of water. Then add the rest of ...

Many years ago, I worked as a celebrity makeup artist. And for a while there, I trained in special effects makeup—you know, the gooey, gross, and oozing stuff that makes you gasp or peek through your ...