How to Create Realistic 'After Fighting' Bloodstains and Dirt

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Lay some old newspapers on a flat surface in a well-ventilated area.

   Spray 3 to 4 spots randomly. ,,,, Do not close entirely. ,, This creates a mini 'vacuumed' state that keeps the crumples. ,, Lightly shake it out.
   
   It should be nicely creased. , Do not straighten out any creases. ,, Work with a portion approximately the size of your thumbnail for starters. , Make sure it is more or less evenly mixed. ,, Scratch with your nails, grab your shirt collar, violently tug and clench, 'punch' with your knuckles, etc.
   
   The more spontaneous the better. ,,, Remember to clean under your fingernails. ,, This creates kick marks.
   
   Do not overuse. , Rub it against asphalt or tarmac on sidewalks or roads. , Swipe hard in one smooth motion to create skid marks.
   
   Rub furiously on knees of pants or elbows in sleeves for abrasion marks. ,,, Pull out some yarns from the cut if you have to. ,, Carefully get some tomato soup and warm up until quite warm but cool enough to apply to skin.
   
   Smarm across your legs, arms and any slashed in your clothing. ,,,
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   Step 2: Lay the clothes out flat on the newspapers.

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   Step 3: Hold the Starch Spray approximately 20 to 30 centimeter (7.9 to 11.8 in) away from clothing.

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   Step 4: Sprayed spots should be slightly damp to the touch

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   Step 5: not soaking wet.

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   Step 6: Spray spots in both the front and the back of the garment.

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   Step 7: Crumple your garments randomly and chuck them into a ziplock bag.

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   Step 8: Zip up the bag but leave a small gap.

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   Step 9: Flatten the excess air out of the bag as much as possible.

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    Step 10: Quickly close the bag entirely.

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    Step 11: Leave it for at least 4 hours

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    Step 12: or till the next day if you wish.

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    Step 13: Remove garments from ziplock bag.

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    Step 14: Lay the clothes flat onto newspaper once more.

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    Step 15: Change into your unwanted clothing.

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    Step 16: Squeeze a 1:1 ratio of acrylic paint onto your palm.

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    Step 17: Clench your fingers and rub your hands to blend the paint together.

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    Step 18: Smear the paint over your entire hand

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    Step 19: up to your wrists.

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    Step 20: Experiment on some newspaper to see what bloody textures you can create.

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    Step 21: Abuse your clothing when you are ready.

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    Step 22: Hang the clothing to dry.

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    Step 23: Wash off acrylic paint with soap and warm water.

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    Step 24: It is ready for dirt application when the paint is fully dried.

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    Step 25: Step on your garments with your shoes.

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    Step 26: Tear off a palm-sized portion of sandpaper.

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    Step 27: Press the sandpaper onto your garment.

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    Step 28: (Optional) Slash your clothing if your 'fight' involves 'weapons'.

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    Step 29: Make a cut on the garment.

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    Step 30: Distress the fabric by quickly rubbing the 2 cut edges together.

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    Step 31: Store finished project in a garment bag.

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    Step 32: Now for your body.

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    Step 33: Take a very dark

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    Step 34: deep blue or black eye shadow and lightly powder to your body.

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    Step 35: Put on your clothes.

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    Step 36: Now you look like a proper little bruiser!

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