[MJY10101]

You can make you're own masks by folding a piece of fabric and using rubber bands or hair ties. No sewing at all. YouTube has many videos showing how.

[Fenster]

You are right on the money.
Several misinformed/foolish relies.
Love the spandex comment!

[Win1894]

Originally Posted by brendayarema

You can easily make a mask with 2 layers of 100% cotton material accordion style folded and place a coffee filter in between the layers. Fold over each end over a rubber band. Simple but somewhat effective to go out. Masks help me remember not to put my hands near my nose or mouth so it is protection for me. Throw the coffee filter away and immediately wash (in machine) the material. Anything I can do is a plus in my book. Lots of good non-sew masks on the internet and the supplies are already in my home. Stay safe and healthy everyone.

You can easily make 2 face masks from a bra as follows:
1. Select bra cup size based on your face size.
2. Select bra based on protection level needed. Standard bra will give you N95 protection, padded bra takes you to N110, heavily padded bra takes you to N120
3. Make sure bra is empty.
4. Cut bra in half and trim straps.
5. Obtain some binders twine and cut appropriate lengths based on head size.
6. Attach twine straps to bra cup using duct tape.
7. Secure new bra-mask to face using the binders twine.
8. Hop into golf cart and drive with impunity.

[rmd2]

Originally Posted by brendayarema

You can easily make a mask with 2 layers of 100% cotton material accordion style folded and place a coffee filter in between the layers. Fold over each end over a rubber band. Simple but somewhat effective to go out. Masks help me remember not to put my hands near my nose or mouth so it is protection for me. Throw the coffee filter away and immediately wash (in machine) the material. Anything I can do is a plus in my book. Lots of good non-sew masks on the internet and the supplies are already in my home. Stay safe and healthy everyone.

What keeps the ends from slipping out? Could you explain how the ends fold over the rubber bands to keep them secure??

[oleary1228@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by npwalters

That scenario is WAY low on my list of things to worry about. I'll just continue to ride my bike without a mask. Guessing I'm more likely to be hit by a car than get sneezed on from long distance.

Guess it's only about you

[BevSparks]

If anyone has been sweing masks and would like to donate some, the employees at Publix, Wal-Mart and other local stores do not have masks and cannot find them to buy. Please donate to them.... I would but I do not own a sweing machine. Thanks.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

I guess you "bikers" would look funny wearing a mask along with your spandex.

To each, their own; I choose to try and protect myself as much as possible, you choose to play Russian roulette.

Fortunately for everyone I don't own any Spandex. I am able to look at the facts and make a decision that is free from mass hysteria and right for me. The odds of a sneeze from a cart traveling back to me, infecting me, and then me dying as a result are so low that I'm willing to just continue on with my life.

I can see wearing a mask in a place such as the grocery store - BTW.

If you and others want to wear a mask outdoors; by all means drive on. Just don't try to push you fear on to me.

[bluecenturian]

People are ridiculous. Please read up on that article and not just the headline, do some research on the topic. I have been involved with bio & chemical weapons response for some time now. The study refers to thermodynamics and air currents. And yes while in a lab with all kind of special technology that could happen it is extremely unlikely it would happen in the real world. If you are that concerned about droplets travel 200 feet I would think you would not go out or put on a tyvek suit and an apr with a canister filter for optimum protection. Please stop believing the worst case scenario and just do the basics, Keep 6 feet away, wash your hands and don’t touch your face.

[prntxpresn]

Unless you have an N95 mask, the mask is not intended to protect you. Nobody is supposed to have an N95 mask other than medical personnel at this time.

The purpose of the mask is to protect others from you should you have the disease.

[robinrodriguez]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

kcrazorbackfan - Where are masks available to purchase? My friend has been to Sam's club pharmacy - was told they never sold them; CVS on Avenida Central - nope; grocery stores - nope; Home Depot - was told they were donated locally; Lowes - nope; Rural King - nope; Tractor Supply - nope. She doesn't sew and has no bandanas, hankerchiefs or scarves.

Where can she or her husband go to buy masks? Thanks

Coffee filter with rubber bands stapled to it or fold a napkin or papertowel like u are making a fan , staple rubber bands and spread over nose and mouth

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by bluecenturian

People are ridiculous. Please read up on that article and not just the headline, do some research on the topic. I have been involved with bio & chemical weapons response for some time now. The study refers to thermodynamics and air currents. And yes while in a lab with all kind of special technology that could happen it is extremely unlikely it would happen in the real world. If you are that concerned about droplets travel 200 feet I would think you would not go out or put on a tyvek suit and an apr with a canister filter for optimum protection. Please stop believing the worst case scenario and just do the basics, Keep 6 feet away, wash your hands and don’t touch your face.

Finally - a voice of reason. Thank you.

[Win1894]

Originally Posted by robinrodriguez

Coffee filter with rubber bands stapled to it or fold a napkin or papertowel like u are making a fan , staple rubber bands and spread over nose and mouth

Works best if the coffee filter is unused.

[David Eoff]

How to make a mask from house hold items can be found on Youtube.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by prntxpresn

Unless you have an N95 mask, the mask is not intended to protect you. Nobody is supposed to have an N95 mask other than medical personnel at this time.

The purpose of the mask is to protect others from you should you have the disease.

Why not? Should I throw out the ones I bought last year?

[Margterrymcg]

Wait, Laredo, Texas? What happened to six gun slinging, bull riding, whiskey from the bottle drinking, knocked back with Lone Star-there are no Country songs about wearing a face mask unless it’s to holdup the filling station-signed-an effete Eastern snob