Wolfe Hydrocolor

I have recently been able to work with Wolfe's Hydrocolor. It was actually a lot more difficult then I originally imagined. However in Wolfe's defense I was attempting to put glitter mixed into mixing liquid on top of water based makeup. Any way, that experience combined with the numerous customers who have recently asked me how to use the makeup have led me to this How To blog. There for today's topic is... “How To Use Wolfe Hydrocolor.”

This is the final product of today's story.

It's really not that hard; the simplicity of it is where the difficulty lies. 

Step 1) Decided on the makeup you will be doing

·      For instance I had to turn a man into a blue metallic version of Atlas. So I knew I would need sponges, brushes, glitter, mixing liquid, and a 90g blue Hydrocolor.

Step 2) Purchase the colors and any needed supplies.

·      If you live in Orlando here’s a store that carriesWolfe.

·      If not here’s a link to the same store online.

Step 3) Set up and get organized in a well-lit area.

·      On small shoots a bathroom will suffice.

*Make sure not to spill on carpeting, though this is water based it is also professional grade makeup.*

Step 4) Add water to the Hydrocolor until you have a paste like consistency.

·      Test the color on your arm to see if you like the consistency

        

Step 5) Always do a patch test on you actor or model before any makeup application.

Step 6) Take your brush or sponge and dip it into the Hydrocolor.

Step 7) Apply as many layers as needed to get the coverage you need.

·      Applying to larger areas I have found it is easier to start with a brush and then even out the tones with a sponge.

No powdering is needed since this makeup dries it is essentially setting it’s self.

In my case once I had the coverage I needed I then needed to apply the glitter. However every time, no matter what I did, it would cause the Hydrocolor to run. Until I remembered I needed a barrier spray. So I sent some one out to pick up hair spray (budget barrier spray). A light sprits of hair spray acts just like a barrier spray, only not as strong or as long.

Once I had sprayed the model with hair spray I was able to paint on the glitter. In the end he looked like a cross between Captain America, Iron Man, and an Avatar.

This is my Captain America, Iron Man, Avatar, Atlas

 I love Wolfe's products, especially the Hydrocolor. I don't know how I could have pulled that shoot off with out it. It is one of the easiest and best products I have ever worked with. 

Finally here is a video of the Wolfe brothers giving a demo. They are using their patented Hydrocolor makeup so if you are still unsure of how to use it definitely watch this and it should answer your remaining questions. 

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