Special FX

Special FX Products

At MWS, we are scary good at special fx makeup products and wardrobe supplies! Special fx is a highly specialized field, and we have everything a SFX artist might need to create their desired effect. Our helpful staff is on hand to advise you, and we carry a wide array of special fx makeup and products from trusted special effects brands like Ben Nye, Cameleon Professional, Westmore Effects, and more! Shop in-store or online!

Costume Distressing Supplies

Create authentic, lived-in costumes with professional costume distressing supplies from Manhattan Wardrobe Supply. Costume distressing transforms new garments into realistic wardrobe pieces by replicating years of natural wear through carefully applied aging, fading, staining, tearing, and weathering techniques. Whether you're designing for film, television, Broadway, theater, cosplay, haunted attractions, or historical reenactments, we carry the professional products trusted by costume designers and wardrobe departments.

Our collection includes everything you need to age costumes realistically, including:

  • Dirt and grime products
  • Abrasives and sanding materials
  • Bluing and tarnishing solutions
  • Body protection products
  • Specialty chemicals
  • Distressing tools and supplies

From subtly worn collars and cuffs to heavily distressed costumes for post-apocalyptic, horror, or period productions, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply has the materials to create convincing, camera-ready results.

Stage & Film Blood

Professional stage blood and fake blood are essential for creating realistic injuries and special effects without the challenges of using real blood. Designed for repeated takes, theatrical performances, haunted attractions, and special effects makeup, our stage blood products offer the ideal consistency, color, and durability for film and live entertainment.

Shop trusted brands including Bluebird, Nick Dudman, and Joshua Turi’s No Trace Blood, available in a variety of formulas for fresh blood, dried blood, washable blood, mouth blood, scab blood, and specialty effects.

Whether you're creating dramatic crime scenes, horror effects, battle wounds, or theatrical injuries, you'll find professional blood products that perform beautifully on camera and under stage lighting.

Special FX Makeup

Bring unforgettable characters to life with professional special effects makeup trusted by makeup artists working in film, television, theater, cosplay, haunted attractions, and Halloween productions. Our collection includes everything needed to create realistic wounds, aging effects, monsters, fantasy creatures, zombies, burns, bruises, scars, and character transformations.

Browse a complete selection of:

  • Liquid latex
  • Prosthetic adhesives
  • Gelatin effects
  • Modeling wax
  • Scar materials
  • Bruise and injury palettes
  • Alcohol-activated makeup
  • Skin-safe adhesives
  • Sealers and removers

From subtle aging to elaborate creature creations, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply offers the products professionals depend on for stunning special effects.

FX Tools & Supplies

The right special FX tools make every application easier and more precise. Whether you're applying prosthetics, building creatures, or creating realistic injuries, we carry the professional equipment needed to produce exceptional results.

Our selection includes:

  • Spirit gum and removers
  • Surgical tape
  • Airbrush systems and accessories
  • Sculpting tools
  • Mixing palettes
  • Sponges and stipple sponges
  • Brushes and applicators
  • Adhesives and removers
  • Disposable supplies
  • Professional makeup tools

From beginner kits to professional production work, our FX supplies help artists work faster while achieving cleaner, more realistic effects.

Theatrical Makeup

Create bold, stage-ready performances with professional theatrical makeup designed for theater, opera, dance, television, and live events. Shop foundations, greasepaint, cream makeup, powders, setting sprays, liners, body makeup, and specialty cosmetics from the industry's most trusted brands.

Designed to withstand bright stage lighting, long performances, and demanding production schedules, our theatrical makeup provides exceptional coverage, durability, and vibrant color for performers of every age and experience level.

Character Makeup Kits

Simplify character creation with complete character makeup kits designed for stage, film, cosplay, education, and special events. These convenient kits include coordinated products and tools for creating everything from aging effects and fantasy characters to zombies, vampires, clowns, historical figures, and theatrical personalities.

Ideal for professional productions, schools, community theater, haunted attractions, and Halloween events, our character kits provide everything needed to create convincing transformations quickly and efficiently.

Why Shop Manhattan Wardrobe Supply?

For more than 25 years, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply has been the trusted source for professional special effects makeup, costume distressing supplies, theatrical makeup, stage blood, and FX tools. Our products are relied upon by Broadway productions, film and television studios, special effects artists, costume designers, haunted attractions, makeup schools, and cosplay creators across the country.

Whether you're aging a costume, creating realistic injuries, transforming an actor into a memorable character, or building award-winning special effects, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply offers the professional products, trusted brands, and expert support to bring your creative vision to life.