Zipper Face Tutorial Redux

video Zipper Face Tutorial Redux

A new tutorial for the zipper face look, This time with a voiceover explaining how I did everything. Enjoy!
You will need:
A metal zipper
liquid latex or spirit gum
red and black cream or grease paints
purple and yellow cream or grease paints and/or eyeshadow
blood gel or fake blood
clear or red lipgloss to add shine
Click this link if you want to the older look I did for this last year, it's a speed-torial, and in this one I left the fabric on, rather then cutting it off.
http://youtu.be/wWurAS6XRX8

poofrabbit says: Nov 13, 2012. 7:18 PM

Congratulations on being a finalist in the Halloween contest!!! Can’t wait to see if you win! Good luck!

amandaggogo (author) in reply to poofrabbitNov 14, 2012. 6:44 AM

Thank you!!! I've never been a finalist in one of these contests before and I certainly was not expecting to be one!! This is exciting!! :0D

Celine1107 says: Nov 1, 2012. 6:38 PM

Did this as an avatar on the inside this haloween :)

amandaggogo (author) in reply to Celine1107Nov 1, 2012. 6:46 PM

Sweet!
I actually didn't do this look this year, probably because I did it so much last year.
I only used a zipper effect like this once on one of my costuemes, but it was moved onto my chest, rather then the face.

Jupolo says: Oct 30, 2012. 9:51 AM

Very nicely done - I like the fact that it is cheap and easy(ish) to do, doesn't require buying a full body costume, but has a big impact. Don't think my 3 year old is quite ready for that one, but who knows, maybe next year!

amandaggogo (author) in reply to JupoloNov 1, 2012. 6:45 PM

haha, Maybe not this year! Though my baby brother is 2 and giggled when he the look done on my own face.
And yeah, very cheap, and I mentioned in another comment a minute ago, I actually saw at wal-mart the other day they are selling kits for this effect now. comes with just enough latex to do it, make-up, and a pre-cut zipper!

David Catriel says: Oct 31, 2012. 6:12 PM

Awesome article. I was already shaving my head for cancer fundraising, so this was perfect timing. I also built a bit of layering with the liquid silicone, but by the end of the day it was looking a little worn.

Next time I would have the zipper starting all the way at the back of my neck, go over my head, separate near the eyes, come back together around the throat somewhere and end up under my shirt. Should be cool :)

amandaggogo (author) in reply to David CatrielNov 1, 2012. 6:43 PM

Looks great!! I think going all the way around the head would look awesome! I know you can actually get kits at wal-mart now to do this look. Though it's cheaper for me having the zippers and latex on hand already.
Also, that's great what you are doing for fundraising!!

DustySeven7 says: Nov 1, 2012. 7:48 AM

I really dislike when people COPY other's work and post it here. Crystal Pro Styler did this a long time ago.

example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzC85Tm-fMY&feature=plcp

uploaded a year ago

amandaggogo (author) in reply to DustySeven7Nov 1, 2012. 6:42 PM

hey now, If I had of seen her video before and copied it, I would of given credit where it's due.
Loads of people have been doing this effect since last year. I actually do have an older video of this look I did last year. I've never seen the video you posted above before you linked me to it. She did a great job on the makeup! (I'm sure that isn't her original idea either, Just like it's not mine, and I never claim it to be.) It's just a look I thought was cool so I figured I would post a tutorial on how to do it. Chill out man, and abide by the whole "Be Nice" comment policy on here.
Cheers! :D

skyegod says: Oct 30, 2012. 8:22 AM

Nice - Great job