How To Make Your Own Face Shield: DIY in 5 Simple Steps

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Hey Guys. With all the PPE shortage that we are facing right now, we have resorted to making our own Face Shields. Hopefully, this will help until we get the additional PPE delivered to us. Please share this video to help others. Make sure to ask your hospital regarding policies about the use of home-made PPEs.
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1. Frost King Rubber Foam (1 1/4 " wide x 7/16 " thick x 10 ft long): amzn.to/2JLnXZf
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2. Clear Binding Cover: amzn.to/3c5ayHL
*you can buy this at Office Depot
3. Elastic Band: amzn.to/2JJlHln
*any crafts store should have this.
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[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Hey guys, we added links in the description so that you can buy the materials online (social distancing). These are the cheapest we found so far. But again, you can buy the materials at Home Depot, Office Depot and Walmart. I hope this helps. And remember, we are all in this together. :)

[@sexylovemitchiie]

Magic in Nursing Team hi I recently found your KZbin page and you guys did such a great job explaining the ABG’s thank you so much for that I was really struggling. So I’m going to school for LPN and getting ready for exit test and preparing my self for the Nclex. Do have any tips or anything that can help me prepare?

[@kee4752]

The 8mil clear covers you have on your link are too flimsy. you need at least 10 mil to prevent cracking and glares.

[@astrolight5708]

I am trying to prove oxygen tanks for make shift ventilators as well do you think you can help me with this all I ask is for credit to be given!

[@allysontorres6677]

We are now using this as a guide at my hospital. Thank you!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You guys are awesome! We are all in this together!!

[@daniellewis1822]

Thank you for this! So far following your tutorial I've made a total of 1,021 Face Visors and I will be donating them to my local authority, Hospital Staff and Council.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Daniel Lewis oh my gosh. Thank you for that. Really really thank you. And you’re very welcome. We are all in this together.

[@daniellewis1822]

@@MagicinNursingTeam Expensive 😓

[@girl-in-a-treehouse]

That's amazing!

[@TroyOi]

You guys are terrific not just for making this video, but in being so incredibly responsive to viewers' questions and comments. Way to go!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thank you! We try our best. Thanks for being here!

[@nicolemccray8095]

My dad is bus driver in Seattle. One of the drivers he worked with was spat on by a person suffering from mental health issues who also also had Covid 19. The bus driver became infected and died as a result. These would be helpful for all essential workers, not only us nurses. Thank you so much!

[@abiolafernandez8974]

OMG! 😱😰

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Yikes! Glad we were able to help!

[@deewells4109]

Smh....😔😭

[@violetta40]

Just like a zombie apocalypse, huh?

[@Spinsjal]

OMG thank you from the bottom of my heart, still working in home health, just what I need to protect myself and reuse my 2 precious n95 masks

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You are very welcome!!

[@nicolemccray8095]

Me too. Home health nurse here. Gonna make some these. Thsnk you!

[@koniroyval7467]

I just machine stitched a casing for a tie on shield. Will try the next using elastic. My husband thought I was nuts when I picked up my supplies yesterday. Took under 5 minutes to make one--sewn not stapled.

[@abiolafernandez8974]

Thank you!!! So much easier and straight forward than other tutorials I've seen. I'll try to get the materials so my daughter and I can make them for medical personnel. Thank you 🙏🏾💖

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Abiola Fernandez you’re very welcome. We are all in this together. 🙌🏻

[@JohnDoe-zf2zm]

I'm really happy with this posting of a video well done straightforward and simple I wish other people would post as well I order from Amazon 9 a bloody weeks

[@lisawilliams8642]

8.5 x 11" laminating sheets also work and are thicker and more rigid than binder cover sheets. Cutting elastic longer, full circle around head, and taping to the shield the same as taping the foam to the shield (elastic taped to outside and foam to the inside of the shield) makes the shield sturdier and the elastic stronger since it is attached across the full width of the shield versus only attached at two corners..

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Yessss

[@aubreymorrow18]

Brilliant

[@sham9849]

Thank you for putting this out! I’m gonna see if my local hospital needs it! 🙌🏼

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

We are all in this together!!🤛

[@cynthiabuttry6549]

They wouldn't take anything homemade since they probably have policies. Hospitals only order from certain places and in bulk. These would be great for home use, visiting a friend,or shopping.

[@sham9849]

Cynthia Buttry very true with the protocols. I’m I just know some hospitals are very desperate at the moment so these can be good until they get more PPE. I know some hospitals that are accepting homemade ppe. Hopefully they wouldn’t have to resort to this 😭

[@ookipuki]

Wow I luv you! I was just wishing I could help them out with the same thing ! XD

[@grandmaster137]

Best youtube video of the century!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thanks!

[@JohnDoe-zf2zm]

I was trying to put for a comment I really appreciate this video it's well done and very simple I ordered from Amazon took 9 weeks the finally arrived totally sub standings basically junk I went to local dollar shop and picked up for without checking them out for $7 each again a problem very difficult to see through after watching this I'm going to make my own very happy with the video

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Glad to help!

[@kristinpaquette]

I also have a good version check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXjFnXujpduLr6M

[@ddeborah31]

Omg lol i can’t believe you had to do this!!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

I know! Desperate times!

[@ggk5195]

This video is most practical , simpliest and easiest of all the other ones

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

gg k Thank you. We want to make sure everyone can make it because of these tough times.

[@aisyahrosli2618]

Hi MINT Nursing. I'm Aisyah from MR.DIY Malaysia. We found your face shield making video on KZbin and it was very interesting. We thought of using your video on our store TV in relation to our COVID-19 CSR campaign where we gave out face shield materials to local hospitals for the frontliners. We appreciate your consent for us to publish the video on our store TV. Hope to hear from you soon. We'll credit you on the video as well once we received your consent. Hope you'll reply to me. Thank you on behalf of MR.DIY. Aisyah

[@nana-px4wk]

Thank you. Been looking for another way to shield and breathe easier. God bless.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re welcome!

[@sulee7790]

This was the easiest face shields to make my boys love them.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Glad to hear that!

[@CritterKeeper01]

Thanks for the video! If we have a larger sheet of clear plastic available, would a longer shield and/or one that wraps around the head more be preferable? I've read some places that the shield should go below your chin and around your ears. Is that an adequate guideline?

[@lenaa3501]

Thank you so much. All I've been wearing is clear glasses, this will help immensely. 💗💗💗

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Glad to help!!

[@nothingbeautiful1357]

what is the thickness of the sheets ? we could only find medium thickness overhead projector sheets

[@nadzwaalfareysi2029]

Beruntung ka karna kaka jadi tambah view nya gara gara tugas sekolah :v

[@williamjohng.balderama5023]

Wow! That's so easy. Thanks for the tip.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Glad to help!

[@dawsonwright7493]

I'll have to make a video on this! Great job!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Nice nice!

[@jam8173]

Thank you so much! I was able to help some folks with this project! 😁 Be safe! Thank you for all you do! 😊

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You are awesome!!

[@michaelcook3168]

Great Idea!! I had this idea and looked for a video, and here I found one. I'm using a pack of laser printer transparency film I got from Staples. I might try to be a little creative by printing something on it. I used a hole punch to make a few holes above the eyes to help a little with ventilation. I haven't finished it yet, but it looks like it's going to work. Thanks!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Awesome!!

[@jefahall8729]

Wow GREAT JOB, so easy too 👏🏿

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thank you!

[@tejvaidya9498]

Thank you magical nurse team! My team will make these mask tomorrow at work!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

We are all in this together!!

[@mollyzhao4368]

Can you please send a link to the elastic bands you have? I would love to make this!

[@mzzquita]

Right !!!!!And let us know where to get all the materials

[@maritesmhayayson8743]

Thank you so much! I will make some of our local hospitals.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Awesome!!

[@guyandoren]

Very nice idea. I use these types of face shields as an ophthalmologsit but am plagued by fogging. I have tried using them with contact lenses or with glasses and the fogging is unbearable. I bought a much thicker face shield that looks kind of scary (almost like a welder's mask) and that has no fogging whatsoever.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thanks!! And great idea too!

[@Ekinnajay]

Instead of one continuous line of foam, cut the foam into three pieces, and space them about 1/2 inch apart. That leaves 2 small gaps, and helps with the fogging as the air can go out between the gaps.

[@blueskywhitecloud1216]

Thank you so much for sharing👍👍. Can I use this shield alone without face mask for usual daily protection of people contact?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re welcome! Outside hospital, please follow CDC guidelines for protection or your local government/department of health recommendations.

[@amychen7476]

That’s a great video. I’m going to make it for everyone at work. Just a question, what’s the measurements of the elastic band? How long should I cut it ? Thank you for posting this video

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Hello Amy! There is no specific measurement actually. You measure the elastics according to the size of your head.

[@irishao3140]

Our factory worked hard for so many hours every day to make face shield. But we do feel happy rather than tired because we know the face shield will help a lot. Hope these can get to you soon my dear friends. Let's get through this hard time together.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Yessss 🙏

[@janicecolumbus4917]

Wow! Excellent and thank you.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thanks!!

[@julieatlife]

Superb video... Thanks for sharing this

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thanks!

[@mktpaulogomes]

Very good! How do you clean it to reuse?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

In our hospital, we clean it with clorox wipes. Some hospitals use alcohol wipes. It may cause the film to blur out a little bit but it’s still okay to use.

[@mktpaulogomes]

@@MagicinNursingTeam Thank you so much!

[@kristinpaquette]

I wipe mine with chloex wipes or alcohol I also have a good version check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXjFnXujpduLr6M

[@veroveronica1142]

Would this work for kids face shield as well? Would I just cut the clear sheet for sizing ??? Thanks in advance 🙂🙂

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Vero Veronica Hi. It should work. I think you just have to cut the elastics according to head circumference. Also, cut the clear sheet to match the kid’s face.

[@emawardhana905]

if there's no foam tape with that thickness available, could you recommend any materials possible for substitution?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Depending on where you live, you can buy foams in your local craft store or home depot. You can buy any foam or any material than can be used as a cushion for your forehead. I like the foam that we used because it is a weather foam which makes the foam somehow sweat resistant.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Yesss!

[@silviazumba1]

@@walid835 hahahaha....nice one. Thinking outside the box. 🧐😄😍😀

[@kimmy2142]

Its used for window and doors check hardware stores

[@meldzventura9482]

u can use sponge cleaners 😊

[@paidiarchith1672]

It's an good advice to the people

[@tomekawilliams5188]

Once I make these will it be okay for me to store them in a cardboard box for delivery?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Yes!

[@Nekogin-dj4tz]

Thank you 🙏 for the idea , I will make for my family and for the people who working at the frontier in hospital near by my home , thanks again ..

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You are awesome!!

[@Nekogin-dj4tz]

Magic in Nursing Team :) no mention , this become my responsibility to help our 🦸‍♀️ 🦸‍♂️ frontier to combat Covid19 :)))

[@boboman4212]

it really helps me

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Glad to help you out!

[@rusmalizasafri5145]

Very good 😍

[@markpinther9296]

I didn’t see any of the double sided tape when you stuck it down. Perhaps this was an afterthought post filming? Not playing gotcha here. I appreciate you making the video.

[@annepino6435]

2:40

[@LoveJarilene]

Thanks po may natutunan ako hehe

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Good to hear po!

[@Rabskitchen0786]

Very nice

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thanks!!

[@cherjem]

How many binder sheets did you use? Thank you for this video! Stay safe!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Hi! We used two just for added protection. But you can use one sheet if you want to maximize your materials and make as much shields as you can.

[@tamboliyatamboliya2815]

Is this plastic permeable (where virus could go through it)? Would the CDC approve of this face shield saying it is effective in protecting from the Corona Virus or would it be ineffective but better than nothing (only useful vs. droplets, etc.)? I was just curious. If this is not permeable & would be effective in Corvid-19 then I applaud you.I was thinking of making one myself recycling/upcycling old plastic packaging/containers I had around the house but wasn't sure about its permeability and effectiveness. I really like the upbeat music in this film as well. This is a well done video! Thank you! Be encouraged! :)

[@vilette21c]

Can you exactly tell me which kind of binding cover you used? I see a lot of Fellowed online but unsure which one.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

I am not really sure how many kinds out there. We used the clear binding covers. You can also use clear acetate sheets.

[@htnhuy8235]

Magic in Nursing Team what size is your Fellowed sheet?

[@idaho38]

cristina noelle hwangbo: any office depot, office max, michael's, walmart, any store that sells office supplies should have them.

[@kcarpspops9469]

Awesome

[@mirandadavis2730]

AMEN.GREAT JOB👍💖

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thanks!!

[@76sweetjane07]

Thank you so much for sharing 👏😁

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Glad to help!

[@gabrielawhetstone5115]

Great mask! How do you disinfect the foam? TIA!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Gabriela Whetstone You can use clorox wipes and leave this to dry. 🙂

[@shreyasinghi9074]

How do you clean it and for how many days can you use one ?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Follow your hospital/local health department’s guidelines. Personally at work, I use bleach wipes to clean it after each use.

[@kristinpaquette]

I also have a good version check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXjFnXujpduLr6M

[@lisaschaub836]

I pray for all people helping on the front lines. . May God keep you safe and strengthen you spiritually and physically everyday day. God Bless you all!!! We need you.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thank you so much!!

[@pyromaniac12345]

It's a real shame some hospitals even have to resort to DIY protection, when they should be provided with proper PPE.

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

This is true..

[@TroyOi]

And to make matters worse, some health workers are losing their jobs by complaining about the dire situation. Unbelievable!

[@pauldefino2650]

Which brand of elastic bands should I buy?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

I don’t think there is a specific brand for our elastics. Walmart or Home Depot should have it.

[@praptikagauchan]

Thank u so much

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re welcome!!

[@AK-dl4mf]

where can you purchase those black elastic bands???

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

A K hi, we bought these at Walmart. It was the arts and crafts section. 😊

[@AK-dl4mf]

Thank you!! Great video. Simple & extremely helpful!

[@andymanalo86]

Nice music I don’t have to watch the video. Thank you I fell asleep 😴

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

😂😂😂

[@silentjoey809]

very nice, thanks for sharing,

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thanks!!

[@dianaburgos9263]

Is the size of the elastic band about an inch wide?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Hello! Never really measured it. Sounds about right!

[@Pedulisesama43]

Thank's a lots with your video,

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re very welcome!

[@reconciliationruss9027]

YOURS IS THE BEST ONE TO MAKE FOR THE $-- Thank Q

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re very welcome!!

[@akoforever]

serious question, when you wear a face mask under this DIY face shield, does the face shield fog up?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

It does not for me. It fogs up when you clean it with cavi wipes or clorox wipes though.

[@melissajohns8041]

@@MagicinNursingTeam can you use it after cleaning? does the fogginess go away?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Yes, it is still useable. Even with the fogginess, everything is still visible. Although some hospitals recommend to use alcohol wipes instead to avoid fogginess. Hope this helps!

[@msdony308]

this is great. thank you

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You are very welcome!!

[@neilcotterrill852]

I have everything I need - why are we not all making these at home to give to hospitals? Is there a reason why they can't be used in high risk areas?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Locally, some nurses are doing these already to donate to hospitals 👍

[@neilcotterrill852]

Thanks - as if they aren't doing enough already!

[@kristinpaquette]

I also have a good version check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXjFnXujpduLr6M in NYC the hospitals have very specific requirements and need to be FDA approved I believe

[@fbacolod8792]

Thank you

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re welcome!

[@warrenpersonal3021]

Awesome thank you

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re welcome!

[@warrenpersonal3021]

@@MagicinNursingTeam my wife here in South Africa is literally on the frontline as a specialised nursing sister. Anything I can help her with at this stage is going to be a bonus.

[@shieladejesus9830]

Where can i buy the rubber foam?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Hi! For regular foams, any craft store should have it. If you’re looking for that specific rubber foam, it’s an all weather foam. You can buy one at home depot.

[@Dee-jp6no]

Do these fog up?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Yes, just like any eyes shields.

[@mzmishel7953]

Thank you!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re welcome!

[@bongmangaser8901]

is that a fabric elastic band?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

I think it is. You can use rubber bands too!

[@angieharper7173]

Ayos!

[@kristinpaquette]

I also have a good version check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXjFnXujpduLr6M

[@VideoNash]

thanks

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re welcome!

[@paidiarchith1672]

It's simple and easy

[@LadyZombieKiller]

Elastic is STILL difficult to find

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Have you tried Walmart or Home Depot? Local craft stores may have it as well. When in doubt, Amazon! We have the link below.

[@christinemignot2944]

Téléchargement du gabarit de la visière au format A4 impossible ! le lien ne fonctionne pas !

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

I could not understand but have a great day!😊

[@Grillman45600]

can I use empty pop bottle

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

I have seen people use empty soda bottles and there some tutorials online for it 👍

[@thineshrajmd1531]

Please add double foam to make space for N95 mask

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

We used triple foam actually. It gives space for N95 masks

[@kristinpaquette]

I also have a good version check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXjFnXujpduLr6M

[@neilcotterrill852]

Anyone from the UK healthcare profession know if these can be accepted? My family and I are all set to make dozens of these (down in leafy Caterham, Surrey) but I can't seem to find anyone to talk to about accepting them. They will be disinfected* and delivered if it helps at all. All we need is elastic which is being delivered today hopefully! xx *Also can anyone advise on how to disinfect? We have anti bacterial spray and wipes, is bleach better and at what dilution?

[@master8h01vlogs9]

Good

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thanks!!

[@user-nf5js7ho2p]

Where can we buy acetate sheets?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Maricar Lacson we bought ours from Office Depot. Just go to any office supplies stores and ask for it. They should have some clear binding covers. 😊

[@jwillard4758]

I believe Walmart and target have them too

[@user-nf5js7ho2p]

Thank you and stay safe😊

[@soongokux]

i just stick with my bike full helmet

[@rr7firefly]

What do you use to disinfect that front visor after each use? Some type of alcohol solution?

[@mikethebike2456]

🚲 That's my idea. We should all run around wearing motorcycle helmets, bumpin into each other. Might be fun

[@kristinpaquette]

LOL or I also have a good version check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXjFnXujpduLr6M

[@anakuanaku]

😍

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

🙏🙏🙏

[@filipinachick100]

Sad, a nurse passed away from our hospital from Covid. Covid plus asthma (which she had) no good. When is this fcking nightmare going to be over. I’ve been on 23 hrs straight.

[@mryanmaz8404]

How old is she? God blees her

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Sad to hear that 😞

[@EC-vq5ld]

She? Or he? Is there a new one? As a nurse I honor them by saying their names out loud. 🙏 God bless you and all my NY team.

[@blackhorse7553]

Yes, its fcking stress indeed

[@123andme]

You are the heroes that the world doesn't advertise. Our priorities in this country are not genuine. God bless you all.

[@Rogue20Cie]

Could I puncture holes on the sides and use shoe strings instead to keep on my head?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Yes, as long as you cover the holes with tape or something so you wont have any openings in your shield 👍

[@bxcinderella]

I am assuming this is meant to be reusable... if so, would you please go over the proper method of cleaning/disinfecting this since you work at hospitals, you might know how 😊

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Every hospital has different protocols in place. Please follow yours. In some hospitals, they recommend either clorox wipes or alcohol wipes. Hope this helps!

[@rusmalizasafri5145]

Terbaik

[@filipinachick100]

Make some for us nurses and doctors?

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

We already made some for our fellow nurses. I know of other organizations that make a few hundreds of these to donate to local hospitals!

[@holiday07]

Magic in Nursing Team I donated some money to a group making some of these back home in PH to send some to local hospitals. Very practical during this critical times. Salute to all our doctors, nurses and every frontliners battling this deadly disease!

[@huanzhou1292]

I have large amount face shield stock in Los Angeles， hope someone can help me to sell them, to the people who need them.

[@pragatiwaghmare1682]

Supar

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

Thanks!

[@urielhernandezT150]

I am NOT interested at making face shields at all!!!

[@urielhernandezT150]

Do NOT reply to me

[@urielhernandezT150]

I hate making face shield

[@swetsvlog7358]

thank you for sharing video Godbless

[@AI-Consultant]

is there any brand of binder sheets that are more clear and less blurry

[@mikethebike2456]

?. Now it's an interrogative.

[@leimanaang]

Thank you!

[@MagicinNursingTeam]

You’re welcome!!