How to choose fake blood and coagulated blood
Pick fake blood by the effect you want to see. A fresh drip, a thick scab and a mouthful of blood each need a different product. Read the product description for how to apply it and what it is made for before you buy. If you are new to blood effects, start with one gel and one liquid so you can layer a wound and a drip.
Match the blood to the effect
- Coagulated blood and gel blood: Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel and Dark Red Gel Blood Fx sit thick on the skin and suit wounds, cuts and clots.
- Stage blood: Mehron Stage Blood and the Stage Blood 1 Gallon jug suit larger areas, drips and splatter.
- Sprays: Zombie Blood Spray and Living Nightmare Blood Spray cover a costume fast for a splattered look.
- Capsules: Liquid Blood Capsules and Mehron Capsules For Blood 12 Ct are made for a mouth effect. Follow the instructions on the package.
- Dried blood: Rotting Dry Blood Fx gives an older, darker look.
Pick the right amount
Sizes run from a 1/2 oz tube to 2 oz, 4.5 oz and 16 oz bottles, a pint and a gallon jug. A small tube covers a few wounds on one person. A pint or a gallon makes more sense for a haunted house, a film shoot or a group of zombies. If you plan to touch up your look through the night, buy a little more than you think you need.
Protect your costume and your space
Fake blood can mark fabric, carpet and upholstery. Test it on a hidden area of the fabric first and let it dry before you judge the result. Follow the instructions on each product for application and removal. Lay down a drop cloth when you apply it indoors, and keep a towel close for drips.
Build the full look
Fake blood works best on top of a base. Add wounds, scars and prosthetics from special effects makeup, and face paint from Halloween makeup. For a vampire, pair the blood with fangs and vampire teeth. The collection also includes Mehron Tooth FX in green if you want rotten teeth. Questions about which blood to pick? Call us at 800-618-6053.
Fake Blood FAQ
What is the difference between coagulated blood and stage blood?
What is the difference between coagulated blood and stage blood?
Coagulated blood is a thick gel for clots, scabs and wounds. Stage blood is a liquid for drips and splatter. Each product page describes the effect it gives.
Can I use fake blood in my mouth?
Can I use fake blood in my mouth?
Only use a product in your mouth if its package says it is made for that. The blood capsules are a mouth effect, so follow the instructions on the package.
Will fake blood stain my costume?
Will fake blood stain my costume?
It can. Test the blood on a hidden area of the fabric first and follow the removal instructions on the product.
What sizes does fake blood come in?
What sizes does fake blood come in?
Sizes in this collection run from a 1/2 oz tube to a pint bottle and a 1 gallon jug. Check the product page for the exact amount.
How fast do orders ship?
How fast do orders ship?
Most orders ship within 1 to 3 business days. Delivery time depends on the shipping method you choose at checkout.