Enclosed Face Shield Hood Pattern Tutorial
I have been worrying a lot about our re-entry to school and daily life, since there are still so many questions about how contagious and dangerous the COVID-19 virus is. In an attempt to stop wallowing in my worry, I got to work coming up with a pattern for a fully-enclosed fabric hood and clear plastic face shield.
- Made from materials that are easily accessible and inexpensive.
- Uses a baseball cap as the support structure, which allows for a more comfortable and cool fit.
- Allows the wearer's face to be seen (important for lip reading and speech).
- Causes minimal glasses fog.
- Washable for repeated use.
- Has a double layer of fabric, with no gaps, to prevent germ transmission.
- NOT for hospital or medical use.
- NOT OSHA certified.
- Pattern is FREE to download and use for non-commerical, personal production.
Download the pattern to print HERE. This is a large (24"x14") page. If you have trouble tile printing it, try the multipage pdf HERE.
RESOUCES:
I purchased the plastic (polycarbonate) from TAP Plastics. One sheet can be cut into enough for 12 shields and costs around $13 for the sheet.
This looks great !
However the link to the pattern is 1/1, not 8. It isn’t a matter of printer settings, all that is on the link is one page. I work in a school and would really like to make some these for myself and it might be a great option for some of our special needs kids, if I can get the full pattern!
The pattern only downloads to one page not eight. I have checked the settings. All are ok. Suggestions?
@Kathy Make sure that your system is set on “tiling” mode and at 100%. Or maybe there’s a “poster” setting? I’m not sure what printer & system you’re using.
It is only printing one page. I have adjusted my printer properties and it still is only on one page. Any suggestions?
@Julie It’s one really big page, so if you print it at 100% it will come out on 8 different pages, then you have to tape them together.
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