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HomeGrown Solution: Plastic Food Wrap Wound Moulage

Title

Plastic Food Wrap Wound Moulage

Submitted by

Lisa Pardi

HomeGrown Solution Number

238

Identification of the Problem

The practice of moulage manikins and simulated participants can present a challenge for various reasons. One specific challenge is the creation of realistic wounds. Many of the prefabricated wounds that accompany manikins are cost prohibitive, inflexible, and not created for the skin of simulated participants. In addition, some of the materials used to create and affix realistic wounds may present an allergy risk to simulated participants.

Unique Idea

Use disposable, less expensive, non-toxic items to produce flexible wounds for simulation. Presentation: Utilizing non-toxic Mod Podge Gloss we created wounds in layers over plastic food wrap. The Mod Podge takes on a bumpy appearance and becomes more realistic with additional layers. Utilizing sheets of packing foam to create jagged wound edges also added depth. Once satisfied with the wound appearance the Mod Podge is allowed to dry and is then embellished with acrylic paints from home and drugstore cosmetics.

Supplies/Ingredients

  1. Mod Podge Gloss
  2. sheet of plastic food wrap
  3. packing foam or other materials to add 3-D effect such as sand
  4. small paint brush
  5. non-toxic acrylic paints
  6. allergy-free cosmetics for blending edges

Steps to Creating the Solution

  1. The wounds are created on sheets of plastic food wrap which serve as a flexible base and allow the wounds to easily wrap around limbs and follow the original contours of the body. In addition, once a wound has served a purpose it can be utilized as a mold to create additional wounds.
  2. Layer Mod Podge on plastic wrap allowing to dry in between coats.
  3. Add bumps in plastic wrap to create 3-D effect or add packing foam.
  4. Paint to appear as desired wound.
  5. Use grocery store cosmetics to blend application.

Images

Mod Podge, black acrylic paint, red acrylic paint, ivory liquid foundation, and a paintbrush two pieces of thin foam and a piece of plastic food wrap calf of simulated participant with a moulage wound hand holding shard of glass with simulated blood on jagged edge

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