Where A Bloody Mess Meets Cleanliness

In the fast-paced world of film and photography, every detail counts, and every moment must be captured flawlessly. Blood Rugs & Layable Liquids was born from the desire to simplify one of the most challenging aspects of on-set production—creating realistic liquid effects without the hassle of cleanup.

Our journey began in 2010 with Austyn Jessie Santiago, a seasoned Makeup Artist in IATSE union 706, grew frustrated with the limitations of traditional methods for simulating spills and puddles of blood. The constant cycle of messy clean-ups, the risk of damaging locations floors, equipment, and the inevitable delays led Austyn to envision a solution that would bring both realism and efficiency to the set.

After extensive research and color swatches, Blood Rugs was developed. Our rugs are engineered with a unique, flexible rubber material that mimics the appearance and texture of real liquid spills. Unlike traditional methods, Blood Rugs allow for easy repositioning and removal of the ‘spills’—you can simply pick up the pool of blood without any mess or fuss.

Each BR&LL is designed to be versatile and durable, making it an essential tool for set designers, photographers, makeup artists, and production teams who demand the highest quality and convenience. Whether you’re shooting a dramatic scene involving a murder or a simple product shot requiring a touch of water, our rugs provide a seamless solution.

At Blood Rugs, we’re committed to supporting the creative process by eliminating unnecessary obstacles and allowing you to focus on what truly matters—bringing your vision to life. Our product not only saves time but also ensures a clean and professional set environment, so you can concentrate on capturing that perfect shot.

As we continue to innovate and expand our range of products, our mission remains clear: to provide solutions that enhance the artistry of film and photography, one clean and effortless rug at a time.

Blood Rugs — The Cleanest Pool of Blood on the Market

All the blood. None of the mess.

So we made blood you can pick up.

Each Blood Rug is a handmade, flexible pool of realistic-looking blood designed to be laid down, repositioned, lifted up, and reused. No pouring. No sticky residue. No scrubbing floors between takes. Just place it where you need it and move it when you’re done.

Originally created for film, television, photography, and special effects, Blood Rugs have also found their way into emergency training, haunted attractions, Halloween displays, crime-scene setups, events, and the homes of people who simply appreciate a good pool of blood.

Use them under a body, around a prop, beneath a wound, or anywhere your scene needs a little more carnage without committing your floor to the cause.

Available in different sizes, shapes, shades, and styles, every Blood Rug is handmade, which means no two pools are exactly alike.

No mess. No cleanup. Better continuity.

Just lay it. Shoot it. Move it. Reuse it.

Welcome to the cleanest pool of blood on the market.

Layable Liquids — Spills Without the Spill

Looks like a spill. Lays down like a prop.

We started with blood. Then we realized… why stop there?

Layable Liquids take the same no-mess concept behind our original Blood Rugs and turn it into just about any spill you can imagine. Oil, slime, honey, glitter, mystery goo, colorful liquids, and more. All without actually pouring a thing.

Each Layable Liquid is handmade from a flexible material designed to be laid down, repositioned, lifted up, and reused. Get the look of a freshly spilled liquid without the sticky cleanup, damaged surfaces, or continuity headaches of the real thing.

Created with film, television, photography, special effects, training, displays, events, and Halloween in mind, Layable Liquids make it easy to create a spill exactly where you need it and make it disappear just as quickly.

Need something we don't already make? We love a challenge. Custom Layable Liquids allow us to experiment with different colors, finishes, textures, and effects to create the perfect spill for your project.

Because sometimes you need something spilled all over the floor...

You just don't actually want to spill it.

Lay it. Shoot it. Move it. Reuse it.

Home Decor — For Homes With a Dark Side

Who says blood belongs only at the crime scene?

Our Blood Rugs Home Decor collection brings a little beautifully macabre chaos into your everyday space. From bloody placemats and coasters to our NEW Bloody Display Stands, these pieces are made for anyone who likes their home decor with a darker sense of humor.

Set the table with a bloody placemat, serve drinks on blood coasters, or make your displays killer on one of our new Bloody Display Stands.

And the collection keeps growing. Every Halloween season, we summon something new, adding a brand-new Home Decor piece to the Blood Rugs collection. So if spooky season is your season, keep an eye out you never know what we're bringing to the table next.

Perfect for horror lovers, Halloween-obsessed households, gothic interiors, spooky parties, themed events, or anyone who thinks their home could use a little bloodshed.

No mess. No cleanup. Just killer decor.