Top 3 Plastic Wrap Tips | Take it VERY Seriously

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT WITHOUT EXERCISING EXTREME CAUTION.

Ah, the age-old trick of wrapping saran wrap around your head denoting suffocation. This is a very popular style that a plethora of horror artists use nowadays. As much as I try and refrain from going back to previous looks--this one is a look that I thoroughly enjoy for a multitude of reasons.

With this task can also yield some pretty dangerous side effects. What I mean by that is, putting any plastic wrap around your face is EXTREMELY dangerous, and I'm not kidding either. It's easy for me to say that something isn't a big deal because of the degrees of extreme I go, but realistically, I know that I'm taking a big chance of hurting myself. I've done it several times. I've had meal worms chew the insides of my mouth--and those bastards bite HARD. I've had worms slither down my esophagus. That of which was quite uncomfortable and they would not come back up. I've also almost drowned myself in the bathtub several times. This was quite stupid of me, as whenever I am working with anything that can cause suffocation--I have Jim present.

So, here are 3 top tips I have for working with plastic...

Have Aide Present

ALWAYS, ALWAYS have someone with you--preferably in the room with you in case something goes wrong. I cannot emphasize how important this is. Call me paranoid, but plastic wrap can be fatal very quickly. When Jim was in Mexico this past May, I made the mistake of doing photography without his supervision. Since I was working with water, I made the stupid mistake of trying to hold my breath and allow water to seep into the plastic, creating a drowning effect. Needless to say, this was not very wise of me. The water had entered into my nasal cavity and since I did not cut any holes into the wrap, I almost asphyxiated.

When you are gasping for air and your airways are restricted, trying to cut plastic wrap can be hard. In that particular case I had wrapped my head a good ten times, so the layers became thick. You can imagine I was not in a good mood after that.

So, my friends, ALWAYS have someone present when you are working with suffocates. As good and realistic as the shots are, it's not worth your life.

You Have to Have Holes

I hate to break it to you, but you have to cut a hole. Eyes won't work, believe me when I tell you that. You MUST cut a hole in or near the mouth if you plan on wrapping your entire face without a loose seal. It's no joke when I tell you how exactly tight and thick the wrap can become, and there is a reason why most people on Instagram aren't willing to go to the limits I do. I will admit, what I do is extremely dangerous due to me purposely mashing in my face. However, please understand that you should always prepare to make emergency airholes in case you choke to death.

Make Sure You Can See

This is another tip that I think most people tend to overlook. Plastic wrap isn't like a body bag. While there are opaque body bags that do restrict vision, plastic wrap can become impairing FAST. As seen in this YouTube video, it's always important to cut at least one hole near the eye area. If you are being guided by your aide--then it's not completely necessary. However, if you are willing to go for that extra step and allow yourself to move on film for a shoot or video--have your aide present in case you fall or hurt yourself. Because the thickness of the material can build up fast, you may not be able to see, and seeing what's in front of you is very important. Concussions are no bueno, and I don't want to see any of the fall.

Final Notes

As much as I want to see the most hardcore, gruesome shit on the internet, I also want to make sure people are given the resources to safety. I would not recommend doing this if you are claustrophobic or suffer from breathing issues. I love you all, and your safety comes FIRST.

So, please remember to create with passion, but exercise caution and safety. Plastic is not a joke.