Q&A for How to Make Fake Cuts

Put Elmer's glue around more than the area you want it. When it dries, start picking at it; it will look like your skin is peeling. Take a red marker (or red eyeliner; it works better), and make the shape of the cut. Add fake blood.

You can use a pen, marker, or paint, but make sure they are washable so it can come off once you are done.

Yes, a lip pencil is a good tool for making fake cuts.

A pen isn't very effective because it's not similar to the texture of a cut. If you do use one, use a dark red and use something else for the fake blood. Be careful not to put too much ink on your skin.

Do the same, but make two little slits instead of a big long one.

Nail polish tends to get clumpy and hard as it drys so fake blood bought in the store or red KoolAid would be better.

Food coloring will stain your skin, but it might work on clothes. Be careful, as it likely won't wash out.

Yes, you should get a similar effect.

You could use petroleum jelly or another clear substance that won't dry as easily.

Try using hairspray or clear nail polish to seal it after you've drawn it on. Then you should be able to touch it.

Yes. Use whatever you think looks realistic.

It should be easy to do this in one night. The first option is probably best for you since it won't need as many ingredients as the one using gelatin.

Yes, but it should be dark red, and try not to spill anything on your furniture or costume.

Make the design on your hand prior, then follow the instructions for the embedded wounds.

Red food coloring works the best as an alternative to fake blood. Kool Aid powder and water can work too. Sometimes ketchup and water might even work if you need it. It’s not as bold in color, though.

Use pens instead of the eyeliner. This will likely make it seem older. If you want it to glisten, the lip gloss/ petroleum jelly is necessary.

Face paint, as it is washable and has a good texture. You could use flour to make it clumpy or water to make it runny, just make sure it sustains color by adding brown or purple.

Put an outline with a dark red color and blend it together so it looks more realistic and then add any detail if you want.

Yes. When the glue dries, just start peeling so it looks like your skin is peeling.

No, because you won't get the glossy effect and the glossier it is, the better because it makes it more realistic. Lip balm might not be able to provide the texture.

It would be difficult to make the stitches look realistic with a marker, and with the difficulty removing marker from skin, it's probably not worth it.

You can use Elmer's glue. Just layer it patiently and let it dry well before coloring/adding more.

A favourite trick is one that uses water and a red and black pencil. First, line the area (try using the wrist) with the red. Next, gently line black, if the black is pretty visible, dot it with red. It’s easy to wash and quickly dries.

Yes, as long as it doesn't dry out fast. Petroleum jelly should also give the glistening effect and make it appear realistic.

Red face paint would work, or maybe lipstick, if you apply it with a thin line.

You're right. That image is rather disturbing! Nonetheless, the advice remains: don't use a real blade.