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How to Make Your Own Face Mask for Coronavirus Protection
The Healthy ^ | Apr. 09, 2020 | Denise Mann

Posted on 04/21/2020 4:04:12 PM PDT by Leaning Right

Here's how to make an expert-approved, do-it-yourself (DIY) face mask to limit the spread of coronavirus and protect yourself from Covid-19.

* snip *

First, fold a paper towel in half, White explains. Next, fold it like an accordion from side to side (see photos). Make a small fold at both ends of the paper towel where the rubber bands will be placed. Insert runner bands behind the fold and staple them in place at both ends.

Another plus: It’s disposable.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehealthy.com ...


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: coronavirus; diyfacemask; facemask; mask
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To: Fledermaus

Or my own little exercise in creativity .... right? :-)


41 posted on 04/21/2020 4:51:53 PM PDT by AFB-XYZ
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To: Nifster
> Please be sure and clean these daily. <

Right. But the paper masks described in the article are disposable. Use them once, then throw them away. I wonder how Greta Thunberg feels about all that waste.


42 posted on 04/21/2020 4:51:54 PM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: who_would_fardels_bear

Ditto.

Cheers!

(Well, I don’t always have my tonic with gin. Only about 1/week.)

Have been having a tonic, with a twist of lime, every night.


43 posted on 04/21/2020 4:52:23 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: Leaning Right

I will not wear a face burka.


44 posted on 04/21/2020 4:56:15 PM PDT by chalkfarmer
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To: Leaning Right

Here’s what I discovered today: My blue mask was comfortable and wide, but kept falling off as it just had strings that go behind the ears. My surgical mask had rubber bands but was little and uncomfortable.

Solution: Put blue mask on first, then the surgical mask over it to hold it in place. Comfortable, snug, and secure. It probably looks a little weird but it works.


45 posted on 04/21/2020 4:56:37 PM PDT by firebrand
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To: Leaning Right

I will not wear a face burka.


46 posted on 04/21/2020 4:56:50 PM PDT by chalkfarmer
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To: Leaning Right

47 posted on 04/21/2020 4:58:11 PM PDT by McGruff (Freedom is contagious.)
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To: Leaning Right

BOO! wonder how long the mask rules would be in effect if these were worn in public.

And NO, I’m not going to try and find out.

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/ku-klux-klan-mask-vector-illustration-august-drawing-98144974.jpg


48 posted on 04/21/2020 4:59:00 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar
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To: Nifster

“Please be sure and clean these daily. Otherwise all you do is carry around lots of crap”

Hey! A light bulb came on. After you’re done with it on your face you can wipe your ass with it.


49 posted on 04/21/2020 5:04:59 PM PDT by cymbeline
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To: Responsibility2nd

I was at Menards last week and I saw a guy get out of his pickup and put on a full face motorcycle helmet. I chuckled.


50 posted on 04/21/2020 5:29:29 PM PDT by shelterguy
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

LOL!


51 posted on 04/21/2020 5:34:28 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: Nifster

WHICH is RIGHT NEXT TO YOUR NOSE!!!


52 posted on 04/21/2020 5:36:52 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: Jane Long

Yep. But who thinks of THIS?


53 posted on 04/21/2020 5:37:48 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: Jane Long
I make my mask out of a large cotton square scarf (bandana size) with rubber bands and put a paper towel folded into thirds inside. I can't breathe well, and tend to gasp, but it's pretty. Pink floral. 😷
54 posted on 04/21/2020 5:37:49 PM PDT by Miss Didi ("After all...tomorrow is another day." Scarlett O'Hara, Gone with the Wind)
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To: McGruff

Yikes. He does not need those noodles. Just looking at him makes you want to stay at least 6 feet away.


55 posted on 04/21/2020 6:02:23 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Click my screen name for an analysis on how HIllary wins next November.)
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To: Beowulf9
LOL..

🙋‍♀️


56 posted on 04/21/2020 6:11:58 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: Hulka

Love it! Thanks so much.


57 posted on 04/21/2020 6:12:49 PM PDT by Auntie Mame (Fear not tomorrow. God is already there.)
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To: Miss Didi

I made a stack of masks, out of quilting fabric I had....brights, florals, gray paisley, etc.

I saw that bandana mask, with the coffee filter. Very creative.

Sent the pics, on how to make, to friends.


58 posted on 04/21/2020 6:14:20 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: Jane Long

Yours sound lovely. Mine was copied from a tweet of James Woods.


59 posted on 04/21/2020 6:16:11 PM PDT by Miss Didi ("After all...tomorrow is another day." Scarlett O'Hara, Gone with the Wind)
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To: Hulka
😂😂🍷
60 posted on 04/21/2020 6:29:00 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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