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Soggybagel · 09-08-2003, 08:08 PM

I was planning on goofing around with some friends and making a goofy movie or two. Now maybe blood might get involved and a good fake blood recipe would always be nice. I don't think i'd ever need more than a 1/2 gallon so any good realistic looking recipes would be fine. Thanks in advance and if you have any good stories involving fake blood...I'd like to hear them too

felix · 09-09-2003, 01:07 AM

This easy recipe will make surprisingly realistic looking fake blood for Halloween fun. Keep in mind, this "blood" may temporarily stain skin and it will permanently stain clothing.

You will need:

1 3/4 C corn syrup
1/4 C water
2 tsp. liquid red food coloring
8-10 drops liquid blue food coloring
1/4 C sifted corn starch

I like to use a salad dressing bottle to mix this formula. In any event, you will need a container that closes tightly and won't leak if you shake it.

Mix corn syrup and water, add food colorings, cover and shake to mix. Add the sifted cornstrach and shake well again. If any lumps remain, let the bottle site for a few seconds, they will rise to the top and you can skim them off. Store in the refrigerator, don't make too far in advance as this only keeps for a couple of days.

firebirdta · 09-09-2003, 06:59 AM

I've found that if you're looking for the blood to stay on skin and not be dripping off, then a good mix of hair gel and red/blue food coloring works wonders. I have used this in a zombie movie for scratches and it looks quite realistic.

Thraeryn · 09-09-2003, 07:23 AM

At Dragon*Con one time, I was sitting in on a q&a period with GWAR. Dave Brockie said that the blood they use is red food coloring with a clear ice cream preservative for a base. I wish I could remember what it's called, but it's edible, it doesn't stain SO badly because it thins out, and it doesn't ruin the monitors and amplifiers. :P Try Googling for some info on it, perhaps.

Pellaz · 09-09-2003, 08:00 AM

From one of the masters himself, Bruce Campbell:
6 pints Karo Syrup
3 pints red food coloring
1 pint non dairy creamer
1 drop blue food coloring

1. The Karo Syrup is you foundation, the base of your blood. Pour syrup into a large ceramic bowl.
2. In the medium bowl, stir the non-dairy creamer until it turns into a nice paste. This will provide opacity.
3. Gradually fold the non-dairy paste into the syrup.
4. Stir in red food coloring. Add drop of blue food coloring for density.
5. Test on white surface.
6. Coat aspiring actor from the top down.
7. To remove, place actor into hot shower, fully clothed, and let sit for 30 minutes or until clean.

There you have it.

Soggybagel · 09-09-2003, 08:15 PM

Thanks for info. Now I can't wait to have some fun!!!

09-08-2003, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Soggybagel Psycho Location: Lovely City #1	Good Recipes For Fake Blood I was planning on goofing around with some friends and making a goofy movie or two. Now maybe blood might get involved and a good fake blood recipe would always be nice. I don't think i'd ever need more than a 1/2 gallon so any good realistic looking recipes would be fine. Thanks in advance and if you have any good stories involving fake blood...I'd like to hear them too

09-09-2003, 06:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
firebirdta Crazy	I've found that if you're looking for the blood to stay on skin and not be dripping off, then a good mix of hair gel and red/blue food coloring works wonders. I have used this in a zombie movie for scratches and it looks quite realistic. __________________ "Even if you prove me wrong, I'm not going to believe you." - A. McGill

09-09-2003, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pellaz Addict Location: Texas	From one of the masters himself, Bruce Campbell: 6 pints Karo Syrup 3 pints red food coloring 1 pint non dairy creamer 1 drop blue food coloring 1. The Karo Syrup is you foundation, the base of your blood. Pour syrup into a large ceramic bowl. 2. In the medium bowl, stir the non-dairy creamer until it turns into a nice paste. This will provide opacity. 3. Gradually fold the non-dairy paste into the syrup. 4. Stir in red food coloring. Add drop of blue food coloring for density. 5. Test on white surface. 6. Coat aspiring actor from the top down. 7. To remove, place actor into hot shower, fully clothed, and let sit for 30 minutes or until clean. There you have it. __________________ " ' Big Mouth. Remember it took three of you to kill me. A god, a boy, and, last and least, a hero.' "

09-09-2003, 01:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
felix Upright	This easy recipe will make surprisingly realistic looking fake blood for Halloween fun. Keep in mind, this "blood" may temporarily stain skin and it will permanently stain clothing. You will need: 1 3/4 C corn syrup 1/4 C water 2 tsp. liquid red food coloring 8-10 drops liquid blue food coloring 1/4 C sifted corn starch I like to use a salad dressing bottle to mix this formula. In any event, you will need a container that closes tightly and won't leak if you shake it. Mix corn syrup and water, add food colorings, cover and shake to mix. Add the sifted cornstrach and shake well again. If any lumps remain, let the bottle site for a few seconds, they will rise to the top and you can skim them off. Store in the refrigerator, don't make too far in advance as this only keeps for a couple of days.

09-09-2003, 07:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Thraeryn Loser	At Dragon*Con one time, I was sitting in on a q&a period with GWAR. Dave Brockie said that the blood they use is red food coloring with a clear ice cream preservative for a base. I wish I could remember what it's called, but it's edible, it doesn't stain SO badly because it thins out, and it doesn't ruin the monitors and amplifiers. :P Try Googling for some info on it, perhaps.

09-09-2003, 08:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Soggybagel Psycho Location: Lovely City #1	Thanks for info. Now I can't wait to have some fun!!!