A closer look at the deep facial scarring created with non-flexible collodion. Unlike putties or appliances--which add material to the face in order to create the illusion of scars--collodion allows the artist or performer to actually "sculpt" the flesh of the face, creating scars that are startlingly realistic, even up close, without makeup.
Non-flexible collodion originally was used to create artifical "scabs" to seal wounds on the battlefield. It later became an invaluable makeup tool for stage actors and film artists such as Lon Chaney, who frequently used collodion to alter his features. As the name suggests, however, non-flexible collodion is not very flexible. Due to the massive injuries around the Joker's mouth, performers who use collodion to approximate the scar effects will find their movements somewhat restricted. (Try one of those insane, gape-mouthed Joker laughs, and it'll likely hurt for a hot minute.) Still, Collodion is great for hi-res/hi-def photography work, on account of its realism. It never looks fake. It's also a lot quicker, cheaper, and easier to apply than most other techniques. If you're looking for extreme realism on a tight budget, collodion is hard to beat. Collodion scars may be gently peeled off (take care not to tear the skin), or more easily removed with acetone-based nail polish remover.
A closer look at the deep facial scarring created with non-flexible collodion. Unlike putties or appliances--which add material to the face in order to create the illusion of scars--collodion allows the artist or performer to actually "sculpt" the flesh of the face, creating scars that are startlingly realistic, even up close, without makeup.
The depth of the scarring depends on the number of layers of collodion used. After painting the initial scar pattern on the face, allow the collodion to dry for a couple of minutes. Apply successive layers of collodion to the scar, allowing the liquid to dry between applications. Each layer of collodion will deepen the scar. Vary the number of layers in certain areas to create the uneven effect of a badly-healed laceration.
Non-flexible collodion is a quick and easy way to create authentic-looking scars. Use a small paintbrush to paint the collodion wherever you want the scars to appear. As the collodion dries, it contracts the skin, creating the realistic look of old scar. The Joker scars in these photos took about 15 minutes to apply.
Joker scars created with non-flexible collodion. (Black, red & white creme makeup to be applied later.) The idea of this design was to create scars more extreme than those in the film, while giving the Joker a kind of "Jack Skellington" look.
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A closer look at the deep facial scarring created with non-flexible collodion. Unlike putties or appliances--which add material to the face in order to create the illusion of scars--collodion allows the artist or performer to actually "sculpt" the flesh of the face, creating scars that are startlingly realistic, even up close, without makeup.

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