A Doctor Explains How to Make the Safest Face Mask

[Miigwech]

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[Siwsan]

1. Unfortunately, first I'd have to go out to buy almost everything they show you need.

I'm going to try making some of the slightly simpler ones I've seen that just call for fabric and elastic. I can probably modify one to accommodate a square of hepa filter.

I have no plans on going anywhere, for probably another 2 weeks but I want to be prepared for when that time comes.

[BComplex]

2. Hmm! Good idea: Using hepa filters as the material.

That would work better than the regular masks.

[gristy]

3. K&R

[hedda_foil]

4. The filters are in stock at Amazon.

[CrispyQ]

5. There's a link to a good mask pattern somewhere on this page.

https://jennifermaker.com/face-mask-patterns-cricut/

Optional filter pocket and wire nose guard, too.

[TygrBright]

6. Genius idea. You can ALSO do this with Olson-style masks...

Which are not as completely "fitted" as the duckbill style and may not be suitable for hospital use, but will be a BIG help for home use.

Just make the Olson-style mask with a "pocket" that has velcro along one edge, then cut up a HEPA vacuum cleaner to fit in the pocket.

This makes a reusable mask- the outer cloth shell can be sanitized in the laundry and you insert a fresh piece of vacuum bag.

Here's a pic of an Olson-style mask:



There are patterns and instructional videos all over the web.

helpfully,
Bright

[OxQQme]

8. Sewing the Olson mask