Photos: Special effects surprises at Westhampton Library

Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, adds fake blood to a “Throat Rip” he is creating on Margaret Butterfield, the Westhampton Public Library assistant, during an event last week.

Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, adds fake blood to a “Throat Rip” he is creating on Margaret Butterfield, the Westhampton Public Library assistant, during an event last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Margaret Butterfield, the assistant at the  Westhampton Public Library, reacts to seeing the “Throat Rip” created by Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, a Connecticut company that specializes in  class design, fabrication and special effects that held an event held at the library late last week.

Margaret Butterfield, the assistant at the Westhampton Public Library, reacts to seeing the “Throat Rip” created by Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, a Connecticut company that specializes in class design, fabrication and special effects that held an event held at the library late last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Richter Lautzenheiser gets a look at a bullet hole created by Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs,  during an event held at the Westhampton Public Library last week.

Richter Lautzenheiser gets a look at a bullet hole created by Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, during an event held at the Westhampton Public Library last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, creates a bullet hole on the forehead of Richter Lautzenheiser during an event at the Westhampton Public Library last week. Decimated Designs is a Connecticut company that specializes in  class design, fabrication and special effects.

Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, creates a bullet hole on the forehead of Richter Lautzenheiser during an event at the Westhampton Public Library last week. Decimated Designs is a Connecticut company that specializes in class design, fabrication and special effects. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Casey Solis gets a look at a fake chin wound with staples created by Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs,  during an event held at the Westhampton Public Library last week.

Casey Solis gets a look at a fake chin wound with staples created by Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, during an event held at the Westhampton Public Library last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Maddie Thompson  gets a look at the fake boils and infection created by Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs,  during an event held at the Westhampton Public Library last week. Decimated Designs is a Connecticut company that specializes in  class design, fabrication and special effects.

Maddie Thompson gets a look at the fake boils and infection created by Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, during an event held at the Westhampton Public Library last week. Decimated Designs is a Connecticut company that specializes in class design, fabrication and special effects. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Maddie Thompson watches as Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, creates a bite on a participant at an event at the Westhampton Public Library last week.

Maddie Thompson watches as Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, creates a bite on a participant at an event at the Westhampton Public Library last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, adds fake blood to a chin wound with  staples  on Casy Solis  during an event at the Westhampton Public Library last week. Decimated Designs is a Connecticut company that specializes in  class design, fabrication and special effects.

Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, adds fake blood to a chin wound with staples on Casy Solis during an event at the Westhampton Public Library last week. Decimated Designs is a Connecticut company that specializes in class design, fabrication and special effects. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, adds fake blood to a chin wound with  staples  on Casy Solis  during an event at the Westhampton Public Library last week. Decimated Designs is a Connecticut company that specializes in  class design, fabrication and special effects.

Kyle Pasciutti, owner of Decimated Designs, adds fake blood to a chin wound with staples on Casy Solis during an event at the Westhampton Public Library last week. Decimated Designs is a Connecticut company that specializes in class design, fabrication and special effects. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Published: 09-30-2024 1:18 PM

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