Acupuncture needles in the legs

[LightupChoiceFry]

In my new short film, I have a character that will be lying on a bed with acupuncture needles in her legs. What is the best way to go about doing this on a modest budget?

I've been recommended to use modeling wax and cover it with the skin tone of the actress, and I have purchased real acupuncture needles that could be slightly pressed in.

Any other recommendations or suggestions on a good way to do this that looks real and believable?

- Ken

 

[clang]

If your actor isn't freaked out by needles and you can get a trained acupuncturist to help, just do it for real?

Fake flesh is notoriously difficult to do on no money

 

[Doc Bernard]

If your actor isn't freaked out by needles and you can get a trained acupuncturist to help, just do it for real?

Fake flesh is notoriously difficult to do on no money

LOL, remind me not to audition for any of your roles. EEK! Needles!!!!!!!!

 

[tildenm]

Yah, I'd go with Clang's suggestion. Real will look the best. Acupuncture is weird, but doesn't really hurt.