Realistic Vampire Bite

In this instructable I will be showing you how to create a realistic looking vampire bite or puncture wound.

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Step 1: Supplies

If you have followed any of my previous tutorials you will have most of the supplies you need already on hand.

Nose and Scar Wax
Spirit Gum & Remover
Liquid Latex
Castor Seal
Basic Make-Up
Various Brushes
Setting Powder
Stage Blood

During the Halloween season most of the items are relatively easy to find, so I recommend stocking up on material now. Otherwise you will have to either order the supplies online or go to your local costume store. I like to use Costume&Display since they're willing to put in special orders for what I need.

crashaire says: Oct 25, 2011. 6:53 AM

Ekk! They look super realistic, a little too realistic for me, hahaha, good job.

80$man says: Oct 25, 2011. 5:46 AM

Looks good, looks very convincing!

Just one thing... the use word "realistic"... this implies that vampires are real... do you know something I don't?...

EtherPants says: Sep 17, 2011. 8:03 PM

Just an idea, but would using liquid latex as a base make it so the wound could be peeled off and used again later? On that note, for self-aplication could we make it on our arm and then apply it to our neck to make life easier?

I'll probably try this anyway but some input would be cool

undeadscourge says: Jun 28, 2011. 9:46 PM

I tried this on my cousin's neck, it looked real! Thanks for the great instructable!

Johnsons on fire says: Oct 18, 2007. 3:06 PM

Sweet... Do you know any tricks with Just latex, because that, and make up, is all i have.

sniper7 in reply to Johnsons on fireOct 30, 2009. 11:46 AM

hey u can use rolld tissue instead of the wax. We use it in theatre class and it works pretty wel
use it to raise up the wound

carol_2009 in reply to Johnsons on fireFeb 23, 2009. 6:39 AM

well you can make only vamp bites or masks

Sunbanks in reply to Johnsons on fireMay 19, 2008. 8:05 PM

If you want blood you can get some raspberry ice crystal light drink mix, it makes very good blood!

Pull and Twist (author) in reply to Johnsons on fireOct 18, 2007. 8:29 PM

There is a couple things you can do... instead of using wax, you can use just latex by putting a dab of latex in the spot you want for the wound {1}, waiting for it to dry a bit... then poking at the middle and pushing it to the sides {2}. Repeat till you got a sufficient height {3}. Alternatively you can use some toilet paper. Take a real small piece of toilet paper and roll it into a tube {4}. Then apply some latex to the area you want the wound to be in {5}. Make a circle with the tube and press it into the latex (which is being used as an adhesive at the moment) and cover it with more latex to seal it in {6}. The bracketed numbers correspond to the steps in the images.

Johnsons on fire in reply to Pull and TwistOct 21, 2007. 4:09 PM

thanks,that helps a lot.

MickM says: Oct 8, 2009. 11:31 PM

Regarding fake blood, I've used the recipe in "If Chins Could Kill" which is the standard Karo/Corn syrup plus a bit of creamer a drop of blue coloring red etc and have never had a problem w/staining but I haven't used it on white clothing. I've also heard/read that using detergent as a component helps prevent staining

knex_mepalm says: Oct 5, 2009. 10:40 PM

look like mouth ulcers

Mr. Brownie says: Jan 22, 2009. 5:05 PM

You, know, if you put two on your lower back, you could be controlled by aliens on X- Files

shveet says: Nov 14, 2008. 8:17 PM

wow... thats awsum.. the most reaslistic "wound" i have ever seen oO

elluart0609 says: Oct 29, 2008. 9:42 PM

how much does liquid latex cost?

hobo joe in reply to elluart0609Nov 2, 2008. 4:02 AM

about $11 from a costume shop

diamar79 says: Oct 13, 2008. 9:34 PM

Blood can be made with Karo (corn syrup) and red food coloring as well. Can be thickend to a paste-like consistency with cornstarch.

RaNDoMLeiGH in reply to diamar79Oct 23, 2008. 11:34 PM

you can also use guar gum or karaya gum (from the cake dec section at a craft or baking store) to thicken it. Mix with water and let it set up then add the goop to your blood. A little glycerine in the corn syrup will help it come out of clothes and skin a little better.

chikid68 in reply to diamar79Oct 23, 2008. 1:26 PM

for more realistic blood add a drop or 2 of blue food coloring to the red food coloring and karo mix after all real blood isn't pure red.

RaNDoMLeiGH says: Oct 23, 2008. 11:32 PM

I found that putting a little smear of something greasy, like vaseline or lip balm, on the spirit gum lid grooves keeps it from gluing itself to the bottle. Do you know what's in the castor sealer? Is that like Mehron's sealer? The mehron kind seems to be a standard makeup sealer, turns into something plasticky. I love the Nye tattoo kit, it's nice stuff! Great for covering up all sorts of things. I don't use a lot of the other Nye stuff, but the greasepaint is really good, stays on a long time, and a little goes a long way so it's very economical in the long run.