Masking with Debra & Mike

Please join us while Mike and Debra demonstrates how to make a mask from 2 elastics and a bandanna. To Make Your Mask, You Will Need: • 2 medium rubber bands. • 1 bandana, or a piece of cotton cloth cut into a square. • The bandana and cloth sample masks we made for HHH Channel 919 were 20” by 20”. • No bandana or sewing fabric – Improvise! Use a sheet, pillow case or an old shirt. MAKING THE NO-SEW MASK • Place the fabric right side down on your work surface. • Fold the bottom fabric edge to the center and give it a press. • Fold the top fabric edge to the center and give it a press. • Turn the whole piece over. • Fold the bottom fabric edge to the center and give it a press. • Fold the top fabric edge to the center and give it a press. • Place a rubber band on each side of the folded fabric - Approximately 5 to 6 inches from edge • Turn the fabric over again. • Take the left end and fold it to the middle. Pull the elastic close to the end. • Take the right end and fold to the middle. Pull the elastic close to the end. • You will find that all of the folding has made a sort of pocket or fold. Open up the pocket on one side and tuck the other end of the fabric into the pocket area. • Turn the fabric over and the mask is complete. Put it over your nose & mouth and fasten the rubber band to each ear. REMOVING AND CLEANING YOUR MASK YOU MUST LAUNDER THE MASK AFTER EACH USE! • Remove the mask from the elastics. Do not touch the front of the mask where germs may be. Dispose of the elastics in the trash. • Take the mask off properly and deposit the fabric into a designated container or bag to avoid contaminating other surfaces. • WASH YOUR HANDS IMMEDIATELY – At least 20 seconds with soap and water! • LAUNDERING: Remove the mask from the soiled container/bag by dumping it directly into the washing machine, don’t touch it! After it goes through a laundry cycle, dry on high heat.