Make your Halloween costume scarier with edible or washable fake blood

Get ready to up your Halloween game, because it's time to master the art of realistic fake blood!

The secret to elevating any haunted house, zombie costume or spooky party lies in the authenticity of your fake blood. Whether you want to gross out Halloween partygoers with edible crimson delights or turn your costume into a blood-soaked masterpiece that won't leave a lasting mark, this easy DIY guide will enable you to whip up both edible and washable fake blood that's eerily convincing. What’s more, you'll be amazed at how simple it is to create lifelike gore that's safe for all your Halloween shenanigans.

Keep reading for your guide to making realistic, washable and edible fake blood for Halloween in a few easy steps.

Watch the video above to

learn how to make realistic fake blood for Halloween.

How to make edible fake blood

To make edible fake blood, you'll need:

• Corn syrup.
• Red food coloring.
• Blue food coloring.
• Cocoa powder or chocolate syrup.

Instructions:

1. Start with corn syrup for a realistic blood viscosity and thickness. Use enough to make it work for your needs.
2. Add a few drops of red food coloring and continue until you achieve the desired deep red color.
3. Add a few drops of blue food coloring for a deeper, more realistic tone to help achieve a true blood hue.
4. Incorporate a small amount of cocoa powder or chocolate syrup to enhance the color and texture of the faux blood.
5. Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Now it's ready to use as part of your Halloween makeup or poured over a fake edible brain.

How to make washable fake blood

For fake blood you can use on your clothes and will wash out, you'll need:

• Clear liquid laundry detergent.
• Red washable finger paint.
• Blue washable finger paint.
• Corn starch.

Watch the video above to see how easy it is to make washable fake blood to use on your clothes.

Instructions:

1. Mix together some red washable finger paint with the clear laundry detergent.
2. Add in a touch of blue washable finger paint to achieve a more authentic hue.
3. Add cornstarch to the mixture to help create a realistic consistency.
4. Add to your costume and stage sets and without worrying about a messy cleanup.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Make your Halloween costume scarier with edible or washable fake blood