Frequently Asked Questions

Gravity & Momentum stage blood products are the only blood products on the market which are both non-toxic and non-staining. Our blood is safe enough to get in your mouth and will wash out of anything without leaving a stain.

With other products / recipes you have to choose between non-toxic or non-staining:

• Products / recipes that claim washability are typically detergent-based and will wash out but are unsafe for the skin and mouth.
• Products / recipes that claim safety will typically leave permanent stains on your clothes, skin and personal property.

Yes! Our blood products will often wash out with just warm water. While we (and many of our customers) have tested on most fabrics available, we recommend you try it yourself on a small patch prior to wide-scale use.

Yes! Our products are made of food-grade ingredients and are safe on the skin and in the mouth.

Note: While our products are safe to have in the mouth, they are not meant to be ingested. Some people may have allergic reactions to certain ingredients. Please see the ingredient list before applying to skin or placing in or around the mouth.

Tears consist of a salty fluid that continuously bathes the surface of the eye to keep it moist and transfers oxygen and nutrients to the cornea, which lacks the blood vessels that supply these substances to other tissues. Small glands at the edge of the upper and lower eyelids secrete an oily substance that contributes to the tear film and keeps tears from evaporating. Tears contain three layers: water, mucous, and oil. The mucus and oil mix with the watery portion of the tears to create a more protective tear film and keep the surface of the eye moist. Without such moisture, the normally transparent cornea can become dried, injured, infected, and opaque. Tears also trap and sweep away small particles that enter the eye. Moreover, tears are rich in antibodies that help prevent infection. 

This means that only doctor recommended fluids should be placed directly into the eye. However, since our products’ main ingredients are salt, sugar, and water, our products pose no danger if a small amount accidentally finds its way past the eyes’ defenses. If Blood Jam, Juice, or Syrup do make contact with the eyes, however, the product should be rinsed out at the first opportunity. The water will evaporate from our products and it can become quite sticky, which can interfere with the eyelids and overwork the tear ducts trying to clear out the product. 

Yes. Please contact us.

Like everyone else in the arts community, we are slowly getting back on our feet and finding a way to a “new normal.” The pandemic has taken a toll on our supply and made us reevaluate the best way to offer a superior product and experience to all of you. 

Ten years ago, the original idea was to make one product that could be easily modified to fit whatever circumstances were needed. We only offered Blood Jam in one color (dark red) and included instructions on how to make it work for your needs. As we continued to tinker and improve the products, we slowly released different variations (Syrup, Juice, Bright and Dark) in the hopes of making the process even easier. In some cases this worked and in some it made decisions more complex. 

As we regain our footing we have decided to move back to the “one blood to rule them all” model. The bright red Blood Syrup has shown to be the most popular and customizable of all the products we have offered. The color looks fantastic in the widest variety of situations and remains stable for years. Consistency-wise, Blood Syrup can both flow and stay put if needed, and, as many “Carries” have experienced, it doesn’t splatter in every direction when poured on someone’s head! 

As wonderful as the bright red Blood Syrup is, we do recognize that it may not meet all of your needs. To address this, we have prepared a low cost kit that you can add to your cart that will allow you to modify the color and thickness. Instructional videos will also be on our website and you can always reach us by phone or e-mail where we will be happy to help in any way we can. 

We absolutely feel this is the best way to go in helping us, and you, get back into making safe, clean, bloody entertainment. 

Our blood comes in a base red color that is suitable for the vast majority of blood effect situations. If you need to alter the color or thickness of the blood you can optionally purchase one of our blood customization kits.

As a note for our longtime customers, the color of our blood is now what the old ‘bright red” option used to be.

From a safety standpoint, if left as originally packaged none of the ingredients are expected to “go bad.” If mixed with water, however, the product may no longer be safe to use after 12 hours due to the growth of bacteria.

We recommend use within six months of purchase to avoid settling of the ingredients or a change in color. The color is expected to last up to a year, but we recommend a six month usage window to be 100% sure that the color will be accurate.

For general advice on creating blood effects please see our how to page. If you have a detailed question about creating a specific blood effect please contact us.

Please contact us if you have additional questions. We’ll be happy to answer them for you.