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The Fundamentals of Special Effects:

Mastering the skill of SFX Makeup

Over 7 hours of expert guidance and 25+ step-by-step video lessons to help you to master the fundamentals of Special Effects makeup

 
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Special effects makeup seems difficult right? Well, it can be, and it can also be easier than you think. Just because something is hard, it doesn’t mean you can’t do it…
let me teach you.

Maybe you think it’s too late to start. That the real SFX artists never mess up or that you’re either naturally good at it… or you’re not. I used to think that too.

When I first started experimenting with bruising and monster looks, I had no idea what I was doing. I was enjoying it and having fun. Beginning at 12 years old, it was my creative outlet. Little by little, through practice, passion (and plenty of failed attempts), I saw myself improving. Looking back, I’m so glad I didn’t give up.

This course is everything I wish I had when I was learning, honest advice, practical techniques and all the behind-the-scenes tricks.

A lot of people hold back because they’re afraid their work won’t look “real” enough right away, that is doesn’t look ‘good’ or that it’s too late to start. I understand that feeling, because I’ve been there. But SFX makeup is a skill you build over time, with patience, curiosity, and creativity. And art doesn’t have to be GOOD to be ART!

Whether you’re 12, 21 or nearly 60, it’s never too late to learn, and with the right guidance, you’ll surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

Whether you’re dreaming of working on film, in workshops or TV sets, or just want to bring your Halloween looks to life, this course will give you the tools and confidence to grow, wherever your starting line may be.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about enjoying the process and realizing that yes—you can absolutely do this!

Makeup is a valuable skill you can learn!

Do you love makeup and want to express your creativity through SFX makeup? Maybe you’ve tried tutorials but feel like something’s still missing. Or you’re selftaught and ready to finally get real, practical advice from a professional that actually works

SFX Makeup is the closest thing we have to magic, but it isn’t! It’s a skill anyone can develop, with the right guidance and practice.

I created this course because I wish I had access to honest, experience-based knowledge when I started. It’s for anyone who wants to learn at their own pace, without feeling pressured or judged, and build skills that come to life!

a professional makeup artist and hairstylist based in London.

My creative journey started with a Foundation Degree in Art & Design, followed by a 1st Class Arts Degree in Makeup for media and performance.

Today, I work across TV, film, multimedia, music videos, photo shoots and with private clients. Best known for winning on the Netflix/BBX show Glow up (Season 3), I have also worked on sets of Doctor Who, The Crown, and as judge of The Beauty Awards (2022-2025) & the International Beauty Industry Awards 2025.

I created The Fundamentals of Special Effects: Mastering the skills of SFX makeup to guide you through the fundamental knowledge you need to learn SFX. From creating realistic wounds, scars, and bruises, to working with blood effects and prosthetics… all the way to brushes, sponges, adhesives, and the essential tools every artist needs. As a specialist in this skill, there’s nothing I love to talk about more!

Whether you’re a student, a horror enthusiast, or just starting your journey into special effects, this course is designed to move at your own pace. No background music, no ads, no affiliate links. Just honest tips, techniques and products I truly use and trust in my own professional (and personal!) kit.

I'm excited to share everything I've learned with you plus a few hidden tips and tricks to inspire your own passion for SFX along the way… 

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What they say about me

All of her ideas, they felt very modern. For me, a great make-up artist today has to be able to jump into a lot of different scenarios and I really felt she fulfilled that. And her creative mind was off the scales. She's an artist.

--- Val Garland, Glow Up judge & professional MUA

I think she has wisdom beyond her years... I look forward to working for her one day.

--- Brian Kinney, multi-Emmy award nominated MUA, known for his work on Walking Dead & Game of Thrones

The thing with Sophie that I really love to watch is her attention to detail. She really does examine every minor part of the look and it's really thought out. She's got this mind that really enables her to create and communicate through make-up, which is a rarity.

--- Dominic Skinner, Glow Up judge & professional MUA

She's so engaging... her sense of colour is incredible.

--- Lisa Eldridge, Celebrity MUA & renowned British MUA celebrated for her influential work across the beauty industry

Imagine what you could achieve

Imagine stepping outside of your comfort zone.

Imagine finishing this course and feeling proud of your progress, no pressure, just your own pace.

Imagine mastering techniques step by step, even the ones you thought were too hard.

Imagine sharing your work without fear, trusting your eye, and knowing mistakes are just part of the journey.

I’ve been where you are; doubting if I was good enough, rushing, feeling lost in an industry that moves fast and isn’t tailored to my unique brain.

But what if you stopped comparing yourself to others and started learning at your own rhythm? What if mistakes didn’t scare you, but excite you to find out what you’d learn from them?

This course gives you all the time you need, no judgment, no rush, just real knowledge from someone who’s been through it.

SFX Makeup is an art, a passion, a way to express yourself, no matter your age or skill level.

Here you’ll learn practical techniques with clear and honest advice, the mindset to keep growing with patience and confidence.

Take your time, pause, replay, or jump ahead, this is your space to learn, explore, and enjoy.

I’m with you every step of the way 💪🏼

At the end of the course you will be able to:

Master Essential SFX Tools

Understand brushes, sponges, adhesives, paints, and prosthetic materials so you can confidently choose and use the right products for any look.

Create Realistic Special Effects

From bruises and scars to bald caps and silicone prosthetics, learn the step-by-step techniques that bring characters, creatures, and injuries to life.

Work Safely & Professionally

Build good habits around safety, removal, and proper application so you can produce effects that look professional while protecting skin and materials.

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Course Content

 

The course has 10 modules for 7+ hours of learning and practicing. You can pause and replay the videos as much as you want. The course is suitable for everyone.
I don’t sugarcoat or sell products. I don’t edit out mistakes - I show them in HD so you can learn how I fix them. If I love something, you’ll see me use it again and again.

My videos are only as long as they need to be. I take time to explain harder techniques clearly and offer ways to elevate easier ones for advanced learners.

All I ask is that you enjoy the course. No matter your skill level, you’ll finish having learned something new. 

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong - at school, work, or online - know that if you love SFX makeup and art, you are always welcome here.

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In my course you will learn:

MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION

 
  • Welcome to The Fundamentals of Speical Effects
  • Course content
  • How to follow this course
  • Disclaimer
  • A brief history of Special Effects

MODULE 2

TOOLS, BRUSHES AND SPONGES

 
  • All about SFX tools, brushes and sponges

MODULE 3

 PREPERATION

 
  • How to cover brows

MODULE 4

BRUISING

 
  • Realistic bruising
  • Black eye

MODULE 5

SCARS, CUTS AND GRAZES

 
  • How to create realistic scars, cuts and grazes

MODULE 6

TATTOO

 
  • Tattoo cover-up
  • How to apply a transfer tattoo

MODULE 7

BALD CAPS

 How to apply a silicone bald cap
  • PART 1: Prep
  • PART 2: Application
  • PART 3: Painting
  • Removal

MODULE 8

SFX MATERIALS

 
  • How to use 3-part silicone gel
  • All about fake bloods

MODULE 9

PROSTHETICS

 
  • How to apply silicone prosthetics
  • How to paint silicone prosthetics
  • How to remove silicone prosthetics

MODULE 10

BONUS VIDEOS

 
  • Beginners SFX kit
  • My PRO SFX kit
  • On set vlog (with a twist...)
  • My classic clown base

Included in my course fees:

Fundamentals & Materials

We will look together at the materials, basic techniques, and knowledge needed to begin this journey. Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.

Practical exercises

Theory is important, but what makes you a true artist is practice... Lots of practice! You'll find lots of exercises to get started with and from which to get inspiration. I will show you some tricks that will make your makeup looks truly unique. 

Lifetime Access

Once you register for the course, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This will enable you to better learn even the most difficult notions. You don't have a deadline, you can follow the course even for 5 minutes a day!

Flexibility

This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or follow a single lesson on the train!

Community of artists

As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same course as you. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips or ask questions because you'll be surrounded by people who love SFX like you do! 

My daily support

On this journey, you will never be alone! You can write to me and you will receive my feedback as soon as possible, so you will always feel supported. Sometimes, approaching makeup is not easy. You may feel that you are not good enough, but don't worry: I will be there to help you, step by step!

... and much more!

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Course Structure

I’ve created this course to guide you through the essentials that every SFX makeup artist needs to know. No matter what your starting point, you are guaranteed to take away new skills from this course - and you'll have fun doing it. All videos are in FULL HD and you can adjust the speed, audio and quality. In all my videos, I try to use as many visual elements as possible, so that you can see that inspiration. You can follow each step as I show it to you and you can comment and compare with other students under each video or in the group to settle any doubts you have or learn new tricks!

The course is designed to be as practical as possible, even teaching you the basics of colour and how to use different tools. You can re-watch the lessons as many times as you want, where you want and when you want.

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Bonuses

These bonus videos include top tier secrets, topics that I consider essential learning, and personal skills I wouldn’t share on my socials!

ON SET VLOG! with a twist

£94

FREE

Special Effects professional kit

£47

FREE

The basic SFX starter kit

£47

FREE

My classic clown white base

£67

FREE

Exclusive Giveaway for Students! ✨

 

When you enroll in this course, you’ll be automatically entered into our Special Effects Makeup Kit Giveaway — a professional kit worth over $600 (£500)!

This isn’t just any starter kit. It includes the exact prosthetics used in the prosthetics module, along with all the tools and products you’ll need to keep building your skills and pushing your SFX artistry further. In other words, it’s a complete set designed to help you hit the ground running and continue your creative journey long after the course ends.

For context, professional SFX kits at makeup schools can range anywhere from £500 up to £3,000 — but one lucky student will get all of this absolutely FREE. 🎉

Eligibility: Only students enrolled in this course are entered into the giveaway — so don’t miss your chance!

Sprays & Liquids 

  • Kryolan Spray (£26.20 FREE)

  • Mehron Blood Splatter Spray (£5.96 FREE)

  • Mehron Barrier Spray (£12 FREE)

  • Empty Spray Bottle (£2 FREE)

Makeup & Prosthetics 

  • ‘Living Dead’ Alcohol Palette (£63 FREE)

  • Kryolan Paint Stick x5 (£111 FREE)

  • Kryolan Glatzen Bald Cap (£19 FREE)

  • 15-Piece Brush Set (£99 FREE)

  • 12-Piece Brush Set (£105.60 FREE)

  • Obsidian FX Prosthetic (£34 FREE)

  • Platsil Prosthetic Adhesive (£18 FREE)

  • Temporary Tattoos (£2 FREE)

  • Glue Stick (£2.35 FREE)

Tools & Essentials 

  • Cotton Buds (£3.99 FREE)

  • Mini Cleansing Balm, Mini Soap, Mini Moisturiser (£5 FREE)

  • Breeze Balm (£10 FREE)

  • Stipple Sponge (£2 FREE)

  • Baby Wipes (£1 FREE)

  • Green Container (£2 FREE)

  • White Plastic Lid (use as palette) (£1 FREE)

worth over $668 Dollars (or £500)!
completely for FREE

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The Fundamentals of Special Effects:

Mastering the skill of SFX Makeup

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TWO OPTIONS TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Below you will find two options that only differ in how you want to pay. The first option is a one-time fee, and the second is a monthly option with four installments. The price displayed below is in GBP (Pound Sterling), but you can pay with ANY currency.
Let’s start creating beautiful, fresh looks together! 💋

One-Time Payment

£297

  • 10 modules featuring 7+ hours of content to master the fundamentals of SFX makeup
  • 25+ video lessons in full HD
  • PDFs and work booklets to solidify your knowledge
  • Self-paced program
  • Daily support
  • Lifetime access
  • Access to a private community of students
  • Access on any device
  • Certificate of completion
  • 14 day money-back guarantee (*If less than 30% of the course is completed)
  • 🎁 BONUS: ON SET VLOG! SFX job (Value: £94 FREE)
  • 🎁 BONUS:SFX pro kit (Value: £47 FREE)
  • 🎁 BONUS: The basic SFX starter kit (Value: £47 FREE)
  • 🎁 BONUS: My classic clown white base (Value: £67 FREE)

Total Value: £552

Special Price: £297

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4 Monthly Payments

£87

  • 10 modules featuring 7+ hours of content to master the fundamentals of SFX makeup
  • 25+ video lessons in full HD
  • PDFs and work booklets to solidify your knowledge
  • Self-paced program
  • Daily support
  • Lifetime access
  • Access to a private community of students
  • Access on any device
  • Certificate of completion
  • 14 day money-back guarantee (*If less than 30% of the course is completed)
  • 🎁 BONUS: ON SET VLOG! SFX job (Value: £94 FREE)
  • 🎁 BONUS:SFX pro kit (Value: £47 FREE)
  • 🎁 BONUS: The basic SFX starter kit (Value: £47 FREE)
  • 🎁 BONUS: My classic clown white base (Value: £67 FREE)

Total Value: £552

Special Price: £87/m

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My Guarantee to Every Student

If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, as I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!

Frequently Asked Questions

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