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!

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Commonly Asked SFX Questions

What is Special FX (SFX)?

Special effects products and special effects supplies are used to transform characters into scary, mutilated, supernatural, or horrific creatures for film, TV, and the stage.

Special effects artists are a staple on any film or play where a dramatic change in appearance is required. MWS is one of the few fx shops in NYC that carry multiple lines of fx supplies and offers online shopping as well.

How to make SFX makeup and accessories?

Special effects makeup artists use standard stage and film makeup, but also employ a variety of prosthetic products often made of latex, silicone, or rubber. Some even include moveable or robotic parts.

Where to buy SFX products?

Finding a brick and mortar fx shop or an fx shop online can be tricky because few fx supply stores have the variety needed to complete the entire look. MWS has a full stock of sfx supplies to make shopping a breeze.

Costume Distressing Supplies

By distressing a costume, you effectively enhance the natural wear process through artificial means. This could mean fraying and dirtying cuffs, hems, and collars and wearing out knees and elbows where clothes tend to naturally distress first. You can also add stains from spilled foods and discoloration from carrying things, leaning against dirty surfaces, etc. To make a costume look realistic, you don’t have to go crazy making your costume dirty – you just have to make it look used. We have all the tools you need to distress your costumes:

  • Dirt & Grime
  • Abrasives
  • Bluing and Tarnishing
  • Body Protection
  • Chemicals
  • Tools & Supplies

Fake Blood for Film and Stage

There are many reasons for using fake blood in the entertainment industry.

Obviously using real blood raises some ethical and sanitary concerns, and concerns for the emotional well being of the actors. Also, using real blood is tricky because of its tendency to coagulate and solidify quickly. This property makes it unsuitable for repeated takes without freshening. Longer-lasting stage blood has a viscosity that makes it much easier to work with on the set. MWS carries several lines of fake blood from industry-trusted brands such as Bluebird, Vermillion, and Joshua Turi.

FX Tools & Supplies

Like anything, having the right special fx tools makes the job easier. From surgical tape and spirit gum to full airbrushing kits, MWS has all the supplies you’ll need to take your production to the next level.