Forums > General Industry > How to affix candies to skin?

Photographer

Sophistocles

Posts: 21320

Seattle, Washington, US

Has anyone any experience in affixing hard candies to a model's skin? Think in terms of jolly ranchers or other types of hard candy.

Spirit gum?

I need something that will keep the candies in place, even when the model is standing and posing, but won't be harder than a thorough shower to get off and not damage her skin.

Any tips?

Dec 08 06 03:20 pm Link

Model

Iona Lynn

Posts: 11176

Oakland, California, US

Yup spirit gum..
I have used it it works quite well.
Use spirit gum remover to remove..

Dec 08 06 03:21 pm Link

Photographer

3rd Floor Photography

Posts: 932

Tucson, Arizona, US

Christopher Ambler wrote:
Has anyone any experience in affixing hard candies to a model's skin? Think in terms of jolly ranchers or other types of hard candy.

Spirit gum?

I need something that will keep the candies in place, even when the model is standing and posing, but won't be harder than a thorough shower to get off and not damager her skin.

Any tips?

In one shoot we had to stick plastic stars on to the model's lips. We used fake eyelash glue and I think it went okay. We had a thick layer of lipstick underneath too, in case the glue irritated her, but it went fine. I'm sure it'll work on skin.

Dec 08 06 03:21 pm Link

Model

Iona Lynn

Posts: 11176

Oakland, California, US

fake eyelash glue  is usally just liquid latex...

that stuff is fun to work with as well..

Dec 08 06 03:23 pm Link

Photographer

M Pandolfo Photography

Posts: 12117

Tampa, Florida, US

Can't you just lick them? The candy I mean...not the model.

Dec 08 06 03:23 pm Link

Photographer

3rd Floor Photography

Posts: 932

Tucson, Arizona, US

Michael Pandolfo wrote:
Can't you just lick them? The candy I mean...not the model.

mmm yummy

Dec 08 06 03:27 pm Link

Photographer

Special Ed

Posts: 3545

New York, New York, US

Michael Pandolfo wrote:
Can't you just lick them? The candy I mean...not the model.

Auuuugh!!!!...Beat me to it!!!

Now I hate you tongue

Dec 08 06 04:36 pm Link

Photographer

Mikel Featherston

Posts: 11103

San Diego, California, US

Staples.

Dec 08 06 04:39 pm Link

Model

Stacy

Posts: 2505

Englewood, Florida, US

Mikel Featherston wrote:
Staples.

.... Heavy Duty Staples? lol

Dec 08 06 05:14 pm Link

Model

Grace Face

Posts: 1266

I third the spirit gum, I've worn it to packed parties while running around, dancing, sweating, and it still stayed on.

I was also thinking rubber cement, but I'm not sure if that would irritate the skin.

Dec 10 06 07:31 am Link

Photographer

Brilliant Exposure

Posts: 28

Plymouth, Michigan, US

you could try a hot glue gun, but i think you you will have a hard time holding the model still. ;-)

Dec 10 06 07:34 am Link

Photographer

Gary Blanchette

Posts: 5137

Irvine, California, US

https://www.fotosearch.com/comp/ARP/ARP108/welder.jpg

Dec 10 06 07:39 am Link