Create convincing Halloween horror with homemade fake blood

Halloween is a holiday gaining popularity worldwide, with scary costumes and decorations as its key elements. Fake blood is an essential ingredient for those who want to create a realistic horror effect.

Different costume styles, from vampires to horror movie characters, require realistic accessories. Fake blood adds drama and authenticity, and making it at home is easier than it seems.

Creating fake blood doesn't require complex ingredients. You only need a few basic kitchen staples. The base is corn syrup, which provides the right thickness and stickiness for the mixture. Pour the syrup into a small bowl and add a few drops of red food coloring to achieve the right color. Add a small amount of cocoa or chocolate powder if you want a darker shade. Be careful not to overdo it, as too much powder will make the mixture too thick. Finally, to make the fake blood look as authentic as possible, add a drop of blue food colouring.

Don't have corn syrup and don't know how to make fake blood? The recipe is very simple. Add at least two tablespoons of potato starch in a glass of water and stir until you achieve a uniform consistency. Then, add a small amount of red and blue food colouring. This prepared blood will be thick and sticky.

If you don't have food colouring at home, not all is lost! Mix flour, water, and red poster paint in a bowl. You can add a bit of cocoa, chocolate powder, or ground coffee.

By following these simple steps, you can achieve a perfect imitation of blood that will be ideal for any Halloween styling.

To safely use fake blood, it's important to remember a few rules. First, ensure the ingredients used to make the blood are harmless to the skin and eyes. Avoid using fake blood near open wounds to prevent irritation. It's also worth remembering that such blood may be difficult to remove from fabrics, so using it on clothes that can get dirty is recommended.