Special Effects Classes at Sugar Bay: How to create a severed finger

Want to have a more realistic trick or treat this Halloween? Or do you dream of working on a blockbuster film creating believable cuts and burns? At Sugar Bay we run weekly prosthetics classes where we see vampire bites, severed fingers and slit throats come to life

Here's a step by step to create the perfect scare with a severed finger!

What you will need: 

• Skin tone make-up 
• Piece of soft bubblegum 
• Blue, red and black make-up 
• Butter knife 

Step 1: 

Roll bubblegum and apply right in the middle on the second joint of your finger. Spread out and smooth out to make a clean edge. 

Step 2: 

Put some make-up (according to your skin tone) on the bubblegum and all over the finger to make it realistic. 

Step 3: 

Now make a cut in the bubblegum with a butter knife. Apply the blue, red, and black make-up to add a more dramatic effect and 

Who's ready to scare mom and dad when they come from work this afternoon? 

What other special effects can you do on your body? Tell us by leaving a comment below! Follow us on our Sugar Bay Pinterest channel and have a look at our Camp Crafts Board for more arts and crafts we create at camp!