Forums > Hair, Makeup & Styling > Affixing fresh fruit to a person

Photographer

MillerStudioPhotography

Posts: 10

Fort Worth, Texas, US

Hi!  We have a client who's looking to do a shoot, him laying down with various kinds of fruit laid on top of him.   If humans were perfectly flat, no issue, but we're not, so I'm looking for recommendations on the best type of adhesive to prevent things from sliding off.

Thanks!

Aug 24 20 10:21 am Link

Photographer

Rays Fine Art

Posts: 7504

New York, New York, US

I'd go with wig tape (made to hold wigs down on windy days, etc.)  Should be available at anybeauty supply house or costumer's---or on line (I notice that Walmart carries it on line, don't know about the stores but you might look over the beauty supply shelves at any similar retailer.)

I'd be careful of any tapes that advertise "extra strong hold";  are they talking about holding pieces of sail canvas together or holding a toupe ' to a bald head?

If you just want to keep an apple from rolling off an abdomen and if your camera angle allows for it, nose putty (also obtainable from any decent costumer or theatrical supply house) might be used to make a quick, temporary dam that would keep it in place.

Sep 04 20 01:59 pm Link