Like many people who sew, I made some cloth face masks. I used the template provided in the description of THIS video tutorial to make these particular masks:
I used all kinds of fabric: hand painted, hand printed, hand dyed, sun printed, and commercial.
The ones I made are for friends and family and I sent them out into the world with this video I made on how to use them — proper fit is very important to functionality:
This particular mask design calls for 6 pieces — 2 outer, 2 lining, and 2 for the filter pocket.
I cut my fabric using templates I made with my ScanNCut. If you'd like to know how to do that, watch this video:
You can also directly cut the fabric with the ScanNCut. If you'd like to know how to do that, watch this video:
Why one method over the other? It's simply personal preference in terms of how you like to make things.
To be clear, these are not face masks for medical personnel (most hospitals have specific patterns they want you to use if you're donating masks). These are for personal use when you go to the grocery store, etc. You must still exercise social distancing rules even while wearing a mask. If you're interested in making masks to donate to medical workers, please search the website of your local hospital for information on (a) if they are accepting hand made masks and (b) if they are, what pattern/material they want you to use. I am not a doctor and therefore you should do your own research about masks and mask material.
Stay safe!
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Hi Julie, Love your face masks! One potential caution about the HEPA filter bags from vacuum cleaners. I have read some concern that they contain fiberglass, which you don’t want to be breathing in! You might be safer using a few coffee filters or other alternative for filters.
Hi Julie, Love your face masks! One potential caution about the HEPA filter bags from vacuum cleaners. I have read some concern that they contain fiberglass, which you don’t want to be breathing in! You might be safer using a few coffee filters or other alternative for filters.
Hi Julie, Love your face masks! One potential caution about the HEPA filter bags from vacuum cleaners. I have read some concern that they contain fiberglass, which you don’t want to be breathing in! You might be safer using a few coffee filters or other alternative for filters.
Hi Julie, Love your face masks! One potential caution about the HEPA filter bags from vacuum cleaners. I have read some concern that they contain fiberglass, which you don’t want to be breathing in! You might be safer using a few coffee filters or other alternative for filters.
Hi Julie, Love your face masks! One potential caution about the HEPA filter bags from vacuum cleaners. I have read some concern that they contain fiberglass, which you don’t want to be breathing in! You might be safer using a few coffee filters or other alternative for filters.
Hi Julie, Love your face masks! One potential caution about the HEPA filter bags from vacuum cleaners. I have read some concern that they contain fiberglass, which you don’t want to be breathing in! You might be safer using a few coffee filters or other alternative for filters.
Hi Julie, Love your face masks! One potential caution about the HEPA filter bags from vacuum cleaners. I have read some concern that they contain fiberglass, which you don’t want to be breathing in! You might be safer using a few coffee filters or other alternative for filters.
You are such a great educator, no matter what subject. Great ideas too.
You are such a great educator, no matter what subject. Great ideas too.
You are such a great educator, no matter what subject. Great ideas too.
You are such a great educator, no matter what subject. Great ideas too.
You are such a great educator, no matter what subject. Great ideas too.
You are such a great educator, no matter what subject. Great ideas too.
You are such a great educator, no matter what subject. Great ideas too.
I have made two different types. Loved the process, hate the masks. But then, I have hearing aids and glasses. I am going to try the ones made from a t-shirt. Hope it works better for me. Your masks are very nice, BTW.
I have made two different types. Loved the process, hate the masks. But then, I have hearing aids and glasses. I am going to try the ones made from a t-shirt. Hope it works better for me. Your masks are very nice, BTW.
I have made two different types. Loved the process, hate the masks. But then, I have hearing aids and glasses. I am going to try the ones made from a t-shirt. Hope it works better for me. Your masks are very nice, BTW.
I have made two different types. Loved the process, hate the masks. But then, I have hearing aids and glasses. I am going to try the ones made from a t-shirt. Hope it works better for me. Your masks are very nice, BTW.
I have made two different types. Loved the process, hate the masks. But then, I have hearing aids and glasses. I am going to try the ones made from a t-shirt. Hope it works better for me. Your masks are very nice, BTW.
I have made two different types. Loved the process, hate the masks. But then, I have hearing aids and glasses. I am going to try the ones made from a t-shirt. Hope it works better for me. Your masks are very nice, BTW.
I have made two different types. Loved the process, hate the masks. But then, I have hearing aids and glasses. I am going to try the ones made from a t-shirt. Hope it works better for me. Your masks are very nice, BTW.
Hi Julie,
I saw one video using a pipe cleaner for shaping which was stuck to the adhesive side of fun foam and then placed inside the mask. The foam side rested against the nose between the layers and made an even tighter fit in terms of air getting in and it was also comfortable. Can’t find pipe cleaners or elastic around here (using hair bands instead) and I’m nearly bald from chemo so ties won’t work. Thumb tacks maybe?? LOVE your masks!
Donna
Hi Julie,
I saw one video using a pipe cleaner for shaping which was stuck to the adhesive side of fun foam and then placed inside the mask. The foam side rested against the nose between the layers and made an even tighter fit in terms of air getting in and it was also comfortable. Can’t find pipe cleaners or elastic around here (using hair bands instead) and I’m nearly bald from chemo so ties won’t work. Thumb tacks maybe?? LOVE your masks!
Donna
Hi Julie,
I saw one video using a pipe cleaner for shaping which was stuck to the adhesive side of fun foam and then placed inside the mask. The foam side rested against the nose between the layers and made an even tighter fit in terms of air getting in and it was also comfortable. Can’t find pipe cleaners or elastic around here (using hair bands instead) and I’m nearly bald from chemo so ties won’t work. Thumb tacks maybe?? LOVE your masks!
Donna
Hi Julie,
I saw one video using a pipe cleaner for shaping which was stuck to the adhesive side of fun foam and then placed inside the mask. The foam side rested against the nose between the layers and made an even tighter fit in terms of air getting in and it was also comfortable. Can’t find pipe cleaners or elastic around here (using hair bands instead) and I’m nearly bald from chemo so ties won’t work. Thumb tacks maybe?? LOVE your masks!
Donna
Hi Julie,
I saw one video using a pipe cleaner for shaping which was stuck to the adhesive side of fun foam and then placed inside the mask. The foam side rested against the nose between the layers and made an even tighter fit in terms of air getting in and it was also comfortable. Can’t find pipe cleaners or elastic around here (using hair bands instead) and I’m nearly bald from chemo so ties won’t work. Thumb tacks maybe?? LOVE your masks!
Donna
Hi Julie,
I saw one video using a pipe cleaner for shaping which was stuck to the adhesive side of fun foam and then placed inside the mask. The foam side rested against the nose between the layers and made an even tighter fit in terms of air getting in and it was also comfortable. Can’t find pipe cleaners or elastic around here (using hair bands instead) and I’m nearly bald from chemo so ties won’t work. Thumb tacks maybe?? LOVE your masks!
Donna
Hi Julie,
I saw one video using a pipe cleaner for shaping which was stuck to the adhesive side of fun foam and then placed inside the mask. The foam side rested against the nose between the layers and made an even tighter fit in terms of air getting in and it was also comfortable. Can’t find pipe cleaners or elastic around here (using hair bands instead) and I’m nearly bald from chemo so ties won’t work. Thumb tacks maybe?? LOVE your masks!
Donna
I love the arty-ness of your masks!
I’ve made these exact masks for my family and friends but had to cross my fingers that they used them properly. Now I’m sending out a link to your video so they have all the right instructions. Thanks for thinking of it and making it! (As a side benefit they get exposed to an artist they all hear me talk about.)
If one doesn’t have filter cloth or hepa bags, use any non-woven material. The idea is to break up the path of the droplets. I give each mask recipient a little batch of filters and a template for making more (good use of junk-mail postcards.) Coffee filters are a commonly available choice for my friends. A little bundle of twist ties seems to be sturdy enough to hold the mask in place at the nose edge and anyone can come up with some of those. I stitched in a channel to hold them in position.
I love the arty-ness of your masks!
I’ve made these exact masks for my family and friends but had to cross my fingers that they used them properly. Now I’m sending out a link to your video so they have all the right instructions. Thanks for thinking of it and making it! (As a side benefit they get exposed to an artist they all hear me talk about.)
If one doesn’t have filter cloth or hepa bags, use any non-woven material. The idea is to break up the path of the droplets. I give each mask recipient a little batch of filters and a template for making more (good use of junk-mail postcards.) Coffee filters are a commonly available choice for my friends. A little bundle of twist ties seems to be sturdy enough to hold the mask in place at the nose edge and anyone can come up with some of those. I stitched in a channel to hold them in position.
I love the arty-ness of your masks!
I’ve made these exact masks for my family and friends but had to cross my fingers that they used them properly. Now I’m sending out a link to your video so they have all the right instructions. Thanks for thinking of it and making it! (As a side benefit they get exposed to an artist they all hear me talk about.)
If one doesn’t have filter cloth or hepa bags, use any non-woven material. The idea is to break up the path of the droplets. I give each mask recipient a little batch of filters and a template for making more (good use of junk-mail postcards.) Coffee filters are a commonly available choice for my friends. A little bundle of twist ties seems to be sturdy enough to hold the mask in place at the nose edge and anyone can come up with some of those. I stitched in a channel to hold them in position.
I love the arty-ness of your masks!
I’ve made these exact masks for my family and friends but had to cross my fingers that they used them properly. Now I’m sending out a link to your video so they have all the right instructions. Thanks for thinking of it and making it! (As a side benefit they get exposed to an artist they all hear me talk about.)
If one doesn’t have filter cloth or hepa bags, use any non-woven material. The idea is to break up the path of the droplets. I give each mask recipient a little batch of filters and a template for making more (good use of junk-mail postcards.) Coffee filters are a commonly available choice for my friends. A little bundle of twist ties seems to be sturdy enough to hold the mask in place at the nose edge and anyone can come up with some of those. I stitched in a channel to hold them in position.
I love the arty-ness of your masks!
I’ve made these exact masks for my family and friends but had to cross my fingers that they used them properly. Now I’m sending out a link to your video so they have all the right instructions. Thanks for thinking of it and making it! (As a side benefit they get exposed to an artist they all hear me talk about.)
If one doesn’t have filter cloth or hepa bags, use any non-woven material. The idea is to break up the path of the droplets. I give each mask recipient a little batch of filters and a template for making more (good use of junk-mail postcards.) Coffee filters are a commonly available choice for my friends. A little bundle of twist ties seems to be sturdy enough to hold the mask in place at the nose edge and anyone can come up with some of those. I stitched in a channel to hold them in position.
I love the arty-ness of your masks!
I’ve made these exact masks for my family and friends but had to cross my fingers that they used them properly. Now I’m sending out a link to your video so they have all the right instructions. Thanks for thinking of it and making it! (As a side benefit they get exposed to an artist they all hear me talk about.)
If one doesn’t have filter cloth or hepa bags, use any non-woven material. The idea is to break up the path of the droplets. I give each mask recipient a little batch of filters and a template for making more (good use of junk-mail postcards.) Coffee filters are a commonly available choice for my friends. A little bundle of twist ties seems to be sturdy enough to hold the mask in place at the nose edge and anyone can come up with some of those. I stitched in a channel to hold them in position.
I love the arty-ness of your masks!
I’ve made these exact masks for my family and friends but had to cross my fingers that they used them properly. Now I’m sending out a link to your video so they have all the right instructions. Thanks for thinking of it and making it! (As a side benefit they get exposed to an artist they all hear me talk about.)
If one doesn’t have filter cloth or hepa bags, use any non-woven material. The idea is to break up the path of the droplets. I give each mask recipient a little batch of filters and a template for making more (good use of junk-mail postcards.) Coffee filters are a commonly available choice for my friends. A little bundle of twist ties seems to be sturdy enough to hold the mask in place at the nose edge and anyone can come up with some of those. I stitched in a channel to hold them in position.
I saw a video with the same filter (vaccumm bag) and was told that it contain crush glass particles and is dangerous to inhale. This reminded of the crush glass in different enamel powders for example. Pls be careful. I hope I’m wrong for it would be a great filter. Stay safe
I saw a video with the same filter (vaccumm bag) and was told that it contain crush glass particles and is dangerous to inhale. This reminded of the crush glass in different enamel powders for example. Pls be careful. I hope I’m wrong for it would be a great filter. Stay safe
I saw a video with the same filter (vaccumm bag) and was told that it contain crush glass particles and is dangerous to inhale. This reminded of the crush glass in different enamel powders for example. Pls be careful. I hope I’m wrong for it would be a great filter. Stay safe
I saw a video with the same filter (vaccumm bag) and was told that it contain crush glass particles and is dangerous to inhale. This reminded of the crush glass in different enamel powders for example. Pls be careful. I hope I’m wrong for it would be a great filter. Stay safe
I saw a video with the same filter (vaccumm bag) and was told that it contain crush glass particles and is dangerous to inhale. This reminded of the crush glass in different enamel powders for example. Pls be careful. I hope I’m wrong for it would be a great filter. Stay safe
I saw a video with the same filter (vaccumm bag) and was told that it contain crush glass particles and is dangerous to inhale. This reminded of the crush glass in different enamel powders for example. Pls be careful. I hope I’m wrong for it would be a great filter. Stay safe
I saw a video with the same filter (vaccumm bag) and was told that it contain crush glass particles and is dangerous to inhale. This reminded of the crush glass in different enamel powders for example. Pls be careful. I hope I’m wrong for it would be a great filter. Stay safe
I had some HEPA vacuum bags on order to use as filters then saw this doctor warning against them so unfortunately cancelled them. I decided to use coffee filters and tight weave paper towels. But I love your artistic masks! They’re gorgeous! Here’s the link to the warning from the doctor:
https://youtu.be/qiYbXsIcI7E
I had some HEPA vacuum bags on order to use as filters then saw this doctor warning against them so unfortunately cancelled them. I decided to use coffee filters and tight weave paper towels. But I love your artistic masks! They’re gorgeous! Here’s the link to the warning from the doctor:
https://youtu.be/qiYbXsIcI7E
I had some HEPA vacuum bags on order to use as filters then saw this doctor warning against them so unfortunately cancelled them. I decided to use coffee filters and tight weave paper towels. But I love your artistic masks! They’re gorgeous! Here’s the link to the warning from the doctor:
https://youtu.be/qiYbXsIcI7E
I had some HEPA vacuum bags on order to use as filters then saw this doctor warning against them so unfortunately cancelled them. I decided to use coffee filters and tight weave paper towels. But I love your artistic masks! They’re gorgeous! Here’s the link to the warning from the doctor:
https://youtu.be/qiYbXsIcI7E
I had some HEPA vacuum bags on order to use as filters then saw this doctor warning against them so unfortunately cancelled them. I decided to use coffee filters and tight weave paper towels. But I love your artistic masks! They’re gorgeous! Here’s the link to the warning from the doctor:
https://youtu.be/qiYbXsIcI7E
I had some HEPA vacuum bags on order to use as filters then saw this doctor warning against them so unfortunately cancelled them. I decided to use coffee filters and tight weave paper towels. But I love your artistic masks! They’re gorgeous! Here’s the link to the warning from the doctor:
https://youtu.be/qiYbXsIcI7E
I had some HEPA vacuum bags on order to use as filters then saw this doctor warning against them so unfortunately cancelled them. I decided to use coffee filters and tight weave paper towels. But I love your artistic masks! They’re gorgeous! Here’s the link to the warning from the doctor:
https://youtu.be/qiYbXsIcI7E
Hi Julie – I’ve been making masks but different pattern (a gazillion out there). What I did learn recently was that industrial towels like the ones by ZEP have been tested as a filter (or lining) and provide a high degree of protection – plus they are cheap. The folks who tested actually blasted particles at it to see absorbtion. So something to consider as an alternative….definetly better than coffee filters…https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4
Hi Julie – I’ve been making masks but different pattern (a gazillion out there). What I did learn recently was that industrial towels like the ones by ZEP have been tested as a filter (or lining) and provide a high degree of protection – plus they are cheap. The folks who tested actually blasted particles at it to see absorbtion. So something to consider as an alternative….definetly better than coffee filters…https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4
Hi Julie – I’ve been making masks but different pattern (a gazillion out there). What I did learn recently was that industrial towels like the ones by ZEP have been tested as a filter (or lining) and provide a high degree of protection – plus they are cheap. The folks who tested actually blasted particles at it to see absorbtion. So something to consider as an alternative….definetly better than coffee filters…https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4
Hi Julie – I’ve been making masks but different pattern (a gazillion out there). What I did learn recently was that industrial towels like the ones by ZEP have been tested as a filter (or lining) and provide a high degree of protection – plus they are cheap. The folks who tested actually blasted particles at it to see absorbtion. So something to consider as an alternative….definetly better than coffee filters…https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4
Hi Julie – I’ve been making masks but different pattern (a gazillion out there). What I did learn recently was that industrial towels like the ones by ZEP have been tested as a filter (or lining) and provide a high degree of protection – plus they are cheap. The folks who tested actually blasted particles at it to see absorbtion. So something to consider as an alternative….definetly better than coffee filters…https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4
Hi Julie – I’ve been making masks but different pattern (a gazillion out there). What I did learn recently was that industrial towels like the ones by ZEP have been tested as a filter (or lining) and provide a high degree of protection – plus they are cheap. The folks who tested actually blasted particles at it to see absorbtion. So something to consider as an alternative….definetly better than coffee filters…https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4
Hi Julie – I’ve been making masks but different pattern (a gazillion out there). What I did learn recently was that industrial towels like the ones by ZEP have been tested as a filter (or lining) and provide a high degree of protection – plus they are cheap. The folks who tested actually blasted particles at it to see absorbtion. So something to consider as an alternative….definetly better than coffee filters…https://www.businessinsider.com/homemade-mask-using-hydro-knit-shop-towel-filters-better-2020-4
Great video,very well done. You are so wonderfully talented at everything you do! Thank you for sharing your talents,always so inspiring!
Great video,very well done. You are so wonderfully talented at everything you do! Thank you for sharing your talents,always so inspiring!
Great video,very well done. You are so wonderfully talented at everything you do! Thank you for sharing your talents,always so inspiring!
Great video,very well done. You are so wonderfully talented at everything you do! Thank you for sharing your talents,always so inspiring!
Great video,very well done. You are so wonderfully talented at everything you do! Thank you for sharing your talents,always so inspiring!
Great video,very well done. You are so wonderfully talented at everything you do! Thank you for sharing your talents,always so inspiring!
Great video,very well done. You are so wonderfully talented at everything you do! Thank you for sharing your talents,always so inspiring!
Effective masks not only need a real medical HEPA filter but it must fit the face. For example, those masks being made here require a wire piece placed between the two layers, to bend over the nose. The more contact of mask with face and fewer fabric gaps, the more effective. In any case, one cannot touch the mask until its removal. And then the mask must be cleaned. I have found that the recent masks I have worn were very uncomfortable and I was touching it constantly. This is very unsafe. Your hands are more likely to transmit the virus to your face, after touching grocery carts and door knobs (vs breathing the air) as viruses can easily penetrate woven fabric spaces in the masks. Likewise, without a mask, you must not touch your face. Touching eyes, mouth and nose is how the virus is transmitted to yourself by yourself. It has been much easier/safer for me to simply go without the mask. The exception would be if I found myself coughing or sneezing for some reason. The masks will not filter out virus from a sneeze, without the HEPA (N95 mask) filter, but it might prevent people running away from you in fear. Masks are an ongoing discussion in the science community. As scientists, we are assuming homemade masks are an idea to help with the emotional aspects of the pandemic. Unfortunately, folks are not wearing masks correctly, are not washing their masks, and then keep touching their masks. It is hard to see how they are going to help protect in any sense. One suggestion, take a plastic bag with a soapy wet facecloth inside, place inside your car, and after shopping, sitting in your car, wash your hands, your car key, your credit card, your door handle, the shifter, and your purse. Dry off and head home. Then limit your trips from home. And think positive.
Effective masks not only need a real medical HEPA filter but it must fit the face. For example, those masks being made here require a wire piece placed between the two layers, to bend over the nose. The more contact of mask with face and fewer fabric gaps, the more effective. In any case, one cannot touch the mask until its removal. And then the mask must be cleaned. I have found that the recent masks I have worn were very uncomfortable and I was touching it constantly. This is very unsafe. Your hands are more likely to transmit the virus to your face, after touching grocery carts and door knobs (vs breathing the air) as viruses can easily penetrate woven fabric spaces in the masks. Likewise, without a mask, you must not touch your face. Touching eyes, mouth and nose is how the virus is transmitted to yourself by yourself. It has been much easier/safer for me to simply go without the mask. The exception would be if I found myself coughing or sneezing for some reason. The masks will not filter out virus from a sneeze, without the HEPA (N95 mask) filter, but it might prevent people running away from you in fear. Masks are an ongoing discussion in the science community. As scientists, we are assuming homemade masks are an idea to help with the emotional aspects of the pandemic. Unfortunately, folks are not wearing masks correctly, are not washing their masks, and then keep touching their masks. It is hard to see how they are going to help protect in any sense. One suggestion, take a plastic bag with a soapy wet facecloth inside, place inside your car, and after shopping, sitting in your car, wash your hands, your car key, your credit card, your door handle, the shifter, and your purse. Dry off and head home. Then limit your trips from home. And think positive.
Effective masks not only need a real medical HEPA filter but it must fit the face. For example, those masks being made here require a wire piece placed between the two layers, to bend over the nose. The more contact of mask with face and fewer fabric gaps, the more effective. In any case, one cannot touch the mask until its removal. And then the mask must be cleaned. I have found that the recent masks I have worn were very uncomfortable and I was touching it constantly. This is very unsafe. Your hands are more likely to transmit the virus to your face, after touching grocery carts and door knobs (vs breathing the air) as viruses can easily penetrate woven fabric spaces in the masks. Likewise, without a mask, you must not touch your face. Touching eyes, mouth and nose is how the virus is transmitted to yourself by yourself. It has been much easier/safer for me to simply go without the mask. The exception would be if I found myself coughing or sneezing for some reason. The masks will not filter out virus from a sneeze, without the HEPA (N95 mask) filter, but it might prevent people running away from you in fear. Masks are an ongoing discussion in the science community. As scientists, we are assuming homemade masks are an idea to help with the emotional aspects of the pandemic. Unfortunately, folks are not wearing masks correctly, are not washing their masks, and then keep touching their masks. It is hard to see how they are going to help protect in any sense. One suggestion, take a plastic bag with a soapy wet facecloth inside, place inside your car, and after shopping, sitting in your car, wash your hands, your car key, your credit card, your door handle, the shifter, and your purse. Dry off and head home. Then limit your trips from home. And think positive.
Effective masks not only need a real medical HEPA filter but it must fit the face. For example, those masks being made here require a wire piece placed between the two layers, to bend over the nose. The more contact of mask with face and fewer fabric gaps, the more effective. In any case, one cannot touch the mask until its removal. And then the mask must be cleaned. I have found that the recent masks I have worn were very uncomfortable and I was touching it constantly. This is very unsafe. Your hands are more likely to transmit the virus to your face, after touching grocery carts and door knobs (vs breathing the air) as viruses can easily penetrate woven fabric spaces in the masks. Likewise, without a mask, you must not touch your face. Touching eyes, mouth and nose is how the virus is transmitted to yourself by yourself. It has been much easier/safer for me to simply go without the mask. The exception would be if I found myself coughing or sneezing for some reason. The masks will not filter out virus from a sneeze, without the HEPA (N95 mask) filter, but it might prevent people running away from you in fear. Masks are an ongoing discussion in the science community. As scientists, we are assuming homemade masks are an idea to help with the emotional aspects of the pandemic. Unfortunately, folks are not wearing masks correctly, are not washing their masks, and then keep touching their masks. It is hard to see how they are going to help protect in any sense. One suggestion, take a plastic bag with a soapy wet facecloth inside, place inside your car, and after shopping, sitting in your car, wash your hands, your car key, your credit card, your door handle, the shifter, and your purse. Dry off and head home. Then limit your trips from home. And think positive.
Effective masks not only need a real medical HEPA filter but it must fit the face. For example, those masks being made here require a wire piece placed between the two layers, to bend over the nose. The more contact of mask with face and fewer fabric gaps, the more effective. In any case, one cannot touch the mask until its removal. And then the mask must be cleaned. I have found that the recent masks I have worn were very uncomfortable and I was touching it constantly. This is very unsafe. Your hands are more likely to transmit the virus to your face, after touching grocery carts and door knobs (vs breathing the air) as viruses can easily penetrate woven fabric spaces in the masks. Likewise, without a mask, you must not touch your face. Touching eyes, mouth and nose is how the virus is transmitted to yourself by yourself. It has been much easier/safer for me to simply go without the mask. The exception would be if I found myself coughing or sneezing for some reason. The masks will not filter out virus from a sneeze, without the HEPA (N95 mask) filter, but it might prevent people running away from you in fear. Masks are an ongoing discussion in the science community. As scientists, we are assuming homemade masks are an idea to help with the emotional aspects of the pandemic. Unfortunately, folks are not wearing masks correctly, are not washing their masks, and then keep touching their masks. It is hard to see how they are going to help protect in any sense. One suggestion, take a plastic bag with a soapy wet facecloth inside, place inside your car, and after shopping, sitting in your car, wash your hands, your car key, your credit card, your door handle, the shifter, and your purse. Dry off and head home. Then limit your trips from home. And think positive.
Effective masks not only need a real medical HEPA filter but it must fit the face. For example, those masks being made here require a wire piece placed between the two layers, to bend over the nose. The more contact of mask with face and fewer fabric gaps, the more effective. In any case, one cannot touch the mask until its removal. And then the mask must be cleaned. I have found that the recent masks I have worn were very uncomfortable and I was touching it constantly. This is very unsafe. Your hands are more likely to transmit the virus to your face, after touching grocery carts and door knobs (vs breathing the air) as viruses can easily penetrate woven fabric spaces in the masks. Likewise, without a mask, you must not touch your face. Touching eyes, mouth and nose is how the virus is transmitted to yourself by yourself. It has been much easier/safer for me to simply go without the mask. The exception would be if I found myself coughing or sneezing for some reason. The masks will not filter out virus from a sneeze, without the HEPA (N95 mask) filter, but it might prevent people running away from you in fear. Masks are an ongoing discussion in the science community. As scientists, we are assuming homemade masks are an idea to help with the emotional aspects of the pandemic. Unfortunately, folks are not wearing masks correctly, are not washing their masks, and then keep touching their masks. It is hard to see how they are going to help protect in any sense. One suggestion, take a plastic bag with a soapy wet facecloth inside, place inside your car, and after shopping, sitting in your car, wash your hands, your car key, your credit card, your door handle, the shifter, and your purse. Dry off and head home. Then limit your trips from home. And think positive.
Effective masks not only need a real medical HEPA filter but it must fit the face. For example, those masks being made here require a wire piece placed between the two layers, to bend over the nose. The more contact of mask with face and fewer fabric gaps, the more effective. In any case, one cannot touch the mask until its removal. And then the mask must be cleaned. I have found that the recent masks I have worn were very uncomfortable and I was touching it constantly. This is very unsafe. Your hands are more likely to transmit the virus to your face, after touching grocery carts and door knobs (vs breathing the air) as viruses can easily penetrate woven fabric spaces in the masks. Likewise, without a mask, you must not touch your face. Touching eyes, mouth and nose is how the virus is transmitted to yourself by yourself. It has been much easier/safer for me to simply go without the mask. The exception would be if I found myself coughing or sneezing for some reason. The masks will not filter out virus from a sneeze, without the HEPA (N95 mask) filter, but it might prevent people running away from you in fear. Masks are an ongoing discussion in the science community. As scientists, we are assuming homemade masks are an idea to help with the emotional aspects of the pandemic. Unfortunately, folks are not wearing masks correctly, are not washing their masks, and then keep touching their masks. It is hard to see how they are going to help protect in any sense. One suggestion, take a plastic bag with a soapy wet facecloth inside, place inside your car, and after shopping, sitting in your car, wash your hands, your car key, your credit card, your door handle, the shifter, and your purse. Dry off and head home. Then limit your trips from home. And think positive.
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I saw a kind of mask for people who wear glasses: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cEhOwIBq8/
I saw a kind of mask for people who wear glasses: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cEhOwIBq8/
I saw a kind of mask for people who wear glasses: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cEhOwIBq8/
I saw a kind of mask for people who wear glasses: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cEhOwIBq8/
I saw a kind of mask for people who wear glasses: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cEhOwIBq8/
I saw a kind of mask for people who wear glasses: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cEhOwIBq8/
I saw a kind of mask for people who wear glasses: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cEhOwIBq8/
I heard paper clips work too!
I heard paper clips work too!
I heard paper clips work too!
I heard paper clips work too!
I heard paper clips work too!
I heard paper clips work too!
I heard paper clips work too!
I’m so glad the video is useful for you!
I’m so glad the video is useful for you!
I’m so glad the video is useful for you!
I’m so glad the video is useful for you!
I’m so glad the video is useful for you!
I’m so glad the video is useful for you!
I’m so glad the video is useful for you!
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As I mentioned, these are not medical masks. These masks are meant as much to protect others as protect you — even if you don’t have symptoms. Estimates are that 20-40% of people who are infected are asymptomatic. Even if you don’t cough — simply breathing releases the droplets that can infect others. It’s an act of caring towards others in your community to wear a mask, as inconvenient as they are.
As I mentioned, these are not medical masks. These masks are meant as much to protect others as protect you — even if you don’t have symptoms. Estimates are that 20-40% of people who are infected are asymptomatic. Even if you don’t cough — simply breathing releases the droplets that can infect others. It’s an act of caring towards others in your community to wear a mask, as inconvenient as they are.
As I mentioned, these are not medical masks. These masks are meant as much to protect others as protect you — even if you don’t have symptoms. Estimates are that 20-40% of people who are infected are asymptomatic. Even if you don’t cough — simply breathing releases the droplets that can infect others. It’s an act of caring towards others in your community to wear a mask, as inconvenient as they are.
As I mentioned, these are not medical masks. These masks are meant as much to protect others as protect you — even if you don’t have symptoms. Estimates are that 20-40% of people who are infected are asymptomatic. Even if you don’t cough — simply breathing releases the droplets that can infect others. It’s an act of caring towards others in your community to wear a mask, as inconvenient as they are.
As I mentioned, these are not medical masks. These masks are meant as much to protect others as protect you — even if you don’t have symptoms. Estimates are that 20-40% of people who are infected are asymptomatic. Even if you don’t cough — simply breathing releases the droplets that can infect others. It’s an act of caring towards others in your community to wear a mask, as inconvenient as they are.
As I mentioned, these are not medical masks. These masks are meant as much to protect others as protect you — even if you don’t have symptoms. Estimates are that 20-40% of people who are infected are asymptomatic. Even if you don’t cough — simply breathing releases the droplets that can infect others. It’s an act of caring towards others in your community to wear a mask, as inconvenient as they are.
As I mentioned, these are not medical masks. These masks are meant as much to protect others as protect you — even if you don’t have symptoms. Estimates are that 20-40% of people who are infected are asymptomatic. Even if you don’t cough — simply breathing releases the droplets that can infect others. It’s an act of caring towards others in your community to wear a mask, as inconvenient as they are.
Hi Julie, I would like to know if the scan n cut can be used to cut a colored image, thanks
Hi Julie, I would like to know if the scan n cut can be used to cut a colored image, thanks
Hi Julie, I would like to know if the scan n cut can be used to cut a colored image, thanks
Hi Julie, I would like to know if the scan n cut can be used to cut a colored image, thanks
Hi Julie, I would like to know if the scan n cut can be used to cut a colored image, thanks
Hi Julie, I would like to know if the scan n cut can be used to cut a colored image, thanks
Hi Julie, I would like to know if the scan n cut can be used to cut a colored image, thanks
Hi Julie, I loved the scan’n cut video. Question – If your fabric is treated with Terial magic or heat n bond for doing appliqué, would you still need to put down the fabric support sheet?
Hi Julie, I loved the scan’n cut video. Question – If your fabric is treated with Terial magic or heat n bond for doing appliqué, would you still need to put down the fabric support sheet?
Hi Julie, I loved the scan’n cut video. Question – If your fabric is treated with Terial magic or heat n bond for doing appliqué, would you still need to put down the fabric support sheet?
Hi Julie, I loved the scan’n cut video. Question – If your fabric is treated with Terial magic or heat n bond for doing appliqué, would you still need to put down the fabric support sheet?
Hi Julie, I loved the scan’n cut video. Question – If your fabric is treated with Terial magic or heat n bond for doing appliqué, would you still need to put down the fabric support sheet?
Hi Julie, I loved the scan’n cut video. Question – If your fabric is treated with Terial magic or heat n bond for doing appliqué, would you still need to put down the fabric support sheet?
Hi Julie, I loved the scan’n cut video. Question – If your fabric is treated with Terial magic or heat n bond for doing appliqué, would you still need to put down the fabric support sheet?
It is not. It is right off the bolt. And yes, you still need to put down the fabric support sheet.
It is not. It is right off the bolt. And yes, you still need to put down the fabric support sheet.
It is not. It is right off the bolt. And yes, you still need to put down the fabric support sheet.
It is not. It is right off the bolt. And yes, you still need to put down the fabric support sheet.
It is not. It is right off the bolt. And yes, you still need to put down the fabric support sheet.
It is not. It is right off the bolt. And yes, you still need to put down the fabric support sheet.
It is not. It is right off the bolt. And yes, you still need to put down the fabric support sheet.
Got my pipe cleaners from $ Stores or Dollar Tree.
Got my pipe cleaners from $ Stores or Dollar Tree.
Got my pipe cleaners from $ Stores or Dollar Tree.
Got my pipe cleaners from $ Stores or Dollar Tree.
Got my pipe cleaners from $ Stores or Dollar Tree.
Got my pipe cleaners from $ Stores or Dollar Tree.
Got my pipe cleaners from $ Stores or Dollar Tree.