Face Shield-Basic
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This craft shield in no way replaces the N-95 mask or any other professionally prepared protection gear, but it is fun to create a face shield with children and talk about how Covid-19 can be spread and how we can help each other.
This blog helps you to make a basic children’s face shield and visit the decorative face shield for the monster maske shield and more!
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It has been difficult to adjust to our new life since March, 2020. We are entering the 5th month of the Covid-19 pandemic and restricted life here in Seattle/ Bellevue, Washington. Many school districts decided to start classes online in the fall.
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You will need;
- A piece of sheet foam of any color, 9×12 inches. This is a thin solid spongy material, but not one with holes like a sponge.
- Half of a clear plastic report folder
- A roll of double sided tape
- 1/8 inch wide elastic – about 20 inch long
- A pen to mark
- Two brass paper fasteners
- A pair of scissors
- A single hole punch ( I used 1/8 inch hole punch)
- A ruler
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Cut the foam, one 2 inch wide and another 1 inch wide, both 12 inches long.
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Fold the 2 inch wide foam strip in half lengthwise to make a 1 in wide strip, Use the double sided tape to sandwich the clear plastic sheet between the two sides of the folded strip.
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Punch 4 holes on the 1 inch wide strip ; 1/2 inch and 2 1/4 inch from each edge.
Punch 2 holes on the folded strip with the plastic sheet; 1 inch from each edge.
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Join the two strips with the two paper fasteners as shown above. Make sure to use the round side inside, so you won’t be scratched when you wear the shield.
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Insert the 20 inch long elastic into the holes and tie together.
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Use materials like these to decorate the shield.
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