Hi all
I know that there is some controversy about wearing masks but I for one feel psychologically much safer in the supermarket and pharmacy wearing something.
I didn't want to try and source proper masks and take them away from key workers so I've been trying to make my own and want to share a quick and simple method.
I have a few silky square neckerchiefs - a hanky, napkin, or square of material would also work.
- Fold scalf in half on the diagonal so it's a triangle
- Thread a hair bobble or elastic band on each outer point
- Tie both outer points of the scalf together
- Tuck the upper points under the knot
- Fold a piece of kitchen roll and place in the middle
- hold mask up to your face tucking the hair bobbles or elastic bands over your ears
- adjust the mask so internal kitchen roll covers the nose and mouth, the top of the scalf comes over the nose and the bottom of the scalf comes under your chin
With a bit of practice you can make this in a couple of minutes.
Super easy to dismantle and throw in the washing machine when you get home, throw the kitchen roll in the bin.
We will all look like Dick Turpin but hopefully a tiny bit safer, if only in our own heads.
If nothing else it's a way to while away a bit of time trying to make them!
Stay safe x
