3 Easy Ways to Make Your Fake Blood for Halloween
With Halloween approaching, your costume may need a last-minute quick gore – and it’s actually easier to make your own “blood” than you might think. Here are some easy recipes to try quickly, cheaply, and as realistic as you need for your spookiest days.
How to Make Classic Corn Syrup Blood
Corn syrup mixed with food coloring is a classic fake blood recipe. Mix one cup of corn syrup with one tablespoon of cornstarch, 1/2 cup of water, one tablespoon of red food coloring, two drops of blue food coloring, and two drops of green food coloring. Mix the ingredients in a bowl, starting with the liquids, and add the cornstarch last. For a thicker mixture, you can add a little more cornstarch – just be careful not to add it too quickly or your fake blood may gel. This mixture is also non-toxic, so it is safe if you put it in your mouth. Be aware that food coloring can stain the fabric.
How to make fake blood thicker
For thicker artificial blood that sticks better to the skin, you’ll need two tablespoons of corn syrup, five drops of red food coloring, and two tablespoons of cocoa powder. First mix the food coloring and corn syrup, then add the cocoa powder and whisk. This mixture isn’t as sheer as the previous recipe, but it’s good to spread on clothing and skin to keep it in place. This recipe is also non-toxic and, like any other chocolate substance, can leave stains, so be careful when applying it.
How to make fake blood for crafts and jewelry
To make fake blood for crafts or decorations, mix a bottle of clear gel sticky glue with half a bottle of red glass paint and a few drops of brown glass paint. Mix thoroughly with a skewer or stirring stick. You can then use a squeezed glue bottle to sprinkle your fake blood on the creepy decorations, or you can use your fingers or a rag to apply it to the surface. (To avoid staining your hands red, you should wear gloves for this part.) These materials are water-based, so they are relatively safe to use, but be careful when handling the adhesive, as it can be difficult to clean up if spilled. . .
Whatever type of fake blood you are preparing, make sure it has enough time to dry after application. Give it a few hours to dry before moving the costume or crafts around, and if fake blood is on your skin, give it time to set in place before moving around a lot.