It's been a good 8 months since I was made up to be a zombie movie extra, so when Jamie said she needed a model, I rounded up my sister to watch the mini-me, and I volunteered!
Upon arriving at Jamie's friends house, who was going to be teaching her some new skills, I listened in as they discussed the plans for the day. Wow, what a transformation it would be.
We took pictures as we went so I could see the changes as they happened. This is me, hair pulled back, with obviously no makeup, no lotion, nothing.
And then it began. Partial altered masks, glue, latex, and extra little tricks were all applied to my face. And a blow dryer was used to set and dry it. Next ears were made, formed, and glue and latex and gunk were added to my ears. Yes, I'm totally using gunk as my descriptive word here.
Look at that for a werewolf!!
But no, we couldn't be done there. Did I mention I was going to be a werewolf mummy? Bring on the gauze, more gauze, torn up sheets and more sheets.
Jamie maneuvered and got the materials hopefully in a way that she was pleased with, and then we went and took some photos so she could add to her portfolio, and I could add to my list of memories.
The makeup removal is the worst part of it all; in my opinion anyways. Pulling, tearing, me almost crying and laughing. Ripping like a band-aid was not a win. But slowly and surely, the makeup was removed and I started to look a little more like me again.
The experience is great. I love being part of anything in which a crazy transformation can be seen. And to help a friend further her knowledge? Heck ya, count me in!! And although I kick my ass every time I sign up for the monster makeup, because it is uncomfortable to remove, I'm sure I'll do it again and again.
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