Make a Bloody Mess with Blood FX

Sometimes you've gotta make a mess to make some art! And few things are messier than fake blood. We've got the perfect recipe for the stuff, whether it's a “strawberry pack” for a subtle effect, or something more over-the-top...like 11 gallons covering the stage. Alley Theatre Props Artisans Jessica Julien and Eric Brown share their secrets on how to master the mess of Blood FX.

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What's the story you need to tell?

Are you subtle, the next Hitchcock (like The Birds), or an over-the-top Tarrantino à la Kill Bill?  Remember: have fun and be safe when you tell your story.  

What's that recipe again? 

1 cup Karo syrup 

3 tsp chocolate syrup 

5 tsp red food color 

10 drops blue food color 

10 drops green food color 

Don't forget… 

• Wear gloves when you work with food coloring! 

• Fake blood washes out of *most* things…use your best judgment (and maybe not your mom's antique furniture) 

• Store it in the fridge in an airtight container 

• Let it warm up to room temp for optimum gooiness 

Be safe and have fun! 

Share your gory goodness with us @alleytheatre on social media, and use the hashtag #bloodfx.