Wound type: 'Fork'

Fork wounds can entail different injuries, such as being impaled or scratched. While looking at images of both, I have decided to choose the scratch injury as I didn't want to choose something that was completely out of my depth for the first task. With a deep scratch, I can put in the practice and detail without feeling as if I am creating something that is too difficult for me. I would like the wound to be fresh so that I can really experiment with textures, flesh and blood.  I have collated images of scratches and sfx interpretations to inspire me:

I like how the flesh on the inside of this fake wound is corrugated and mangled, and I think that a sharp fork would create this kind of effect. 

Although I don't think my cuts would be this bloody, I like the raised effect of the wound around it, which is believable for a fresh wound. This effect on the skin also happens when animals with sharp claws scratch you too. 

Someone's interpretation of a fork scratch. 

When zoomed into this photo, it is apparent that the skin is peeling from the side of one of the lacerations in his face. 

From even gently scratching a fork on the arm it is apparent that even when using one amount of force, the scratches are not completely even, so that has been something to take note of when creating my wound. I want it to be as realistic as possible so a neat, even wound will not be realistic. 

Photo sources:

@affey_duck., 2015. Image of a makeup artist's fork wound re-uploaded onto @affey_duck's instagram [digital image] [viewed 06/10/2015]. Available from: http://ink361.com/app/users/ig-1235106132/affey_duck/photos/ig-919034375047329026_1235106132 10948996_1568809283374821_847200351_n.jpg

zomgwaffles., 2009. Artist's own creation uploaded to Deviant Art [digital image] [viewed 06/10/2015]. Available from: http://zomgwaffles.deviantart.com/art/zombie-face-cut-2-124437535 zombie_face_cut_2_by_zomgwaffles.jpg

Ebony., 2014. Re-upload of wolf scratch image on Pinterest [digital image] [viewed 06/10/2015]. Available from: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/456411743459222246/ 54bdf7f3256c7395628c54ce530b9707.jpg 

megrosetsfx., 2014. Artist's own creations uploaded to their tumblr account [digital image] [viewed 06/10/2015]. Available from: http://megrosetsfx.tumblr.com/post/96745748563/freakmosfx-cut-face-makeup-created-with-sculpt tumblr_mu56etYiYl1r26q8eo1_500.jpg

Last photo is my own