These tricks are your secret weapon to winning the costume contest without any monster effort. Watch the video for more!

To sculpt three-dimensional, fleshy wounds, mix oatmeal with corn syrup to create a gruesome paste that can be molded right onto the skin.

For instant scabs and clotted texture, simply mix tiny bits of toilet paper directly into a fake blood mixture.

If you want a dramatic spatter effect, ditch the brush and use a toothbrush to stiffly flick the blood onto your costume or props for a wider, misted look.

Happy haunting!!