DIY Face Shield This face shield design can be assembled at home with common tools

Tools needed: Scissors, measuring tape, marker, stapler, bread knife

(optional)

Materials needed: Supplied materials: Clear vinyl, 2” thick foam, and fabric

elastic band

Staples, standard size

Assembly Instructions:

Step 1: Cut a 12” x 20” rectangle of clear vinyl. Tip: Keeping the paper backing on will help reduce scratches during assembly process

Step 2: Trim the corners on one side of the vinyl Tip: A large curve at the corners will prevent the mask from catching on clothes

Step 3: Cut a 2” x 12” strip of foam Tip: A bread knife can be used instead of scissors to easily cut long strips of foam

Step 4: Cut a 10” strip of fabric elastic band

Step 5: Staple the fabric elastic band onto the vinyl, using 4 staples per side. The band should overlap 1.5” on each side. Tip: Flip the cut vinyl such that it curls upward, then staple. This will keep the vinyl from curling in to the mask user.

Step 6: Insert foam into vinyl. The face shield is complete. Tip: Friction is enough to hold the foam strip in place while wearing. However, if desired, spray adhesive can be used

between foam and vinyl to keep foam permanently in place.

Measure 1.5” from edge Staple 4 staples per side

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