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Have you customized masks

I am still oxox — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:19:38 GMT

It occured to me that masks are made from a standard pattern. Some fit well some do not.

I went ahead and added metal nose peices to several masks I have I will also be adding cord locks to the ears to further adjust my masks

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Cakers3 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:09:45 GMT

Masks we purchased-the loops are a tad large on my ears. I have to use a "bobby pin" to secure the loop to my hair.

Some of my homemade masks-I have heavy yarn to secure at the top and bottom-I pull as tightly as I need to eliminate any opening. It's too hot now to wear them, though.

I also made some with bandanas-I use 2 hair elastics so that they are not too tight.

Overall I'm happy with all 3 designs; just have to adjust for my comfort.

I don't use any metal nose pieces on my homemade masks because I can adjust them with the yarn and the hair elastics.

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:30:11 GMT

Nope. I really don't have any interest in customizing face masks. I bought 100 of the standard ones for my family. I accept that I must wear a mask. To me it's not a fashion statement.It's a medical necessity.

Masks IMO aren't attractive no matter what they look like. They are annoying & uncomfortable. They don't dress up an outfit.They smear my makeup. But for the sake of my health & the health of others I will most definitely continue to wear one.

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:00:08 GMT

@NicksmomESQ, I couldn't have said it better myself! I wear them out of necessity, not a fashion statement.

Since I'm a Red Hatter, I did buy a red one and a purple one in March only to realize my chapters aren't even meeting due to everything being closed or not allowing groups to meet.

So sorry I went beyond buying the traditional ones everybody wears which are more expensive than a pack I bought a few years ago when we were removing some plaster from the ceiling. Every Covid-19 related item is jacked up in price. It's sad that companies are allowed to do this.

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Cakers3 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:07:35 GMT

@NicksmomESQ @Mmsfoxxie I believe the OP is referring to customizing for FIT, not for what the mask will look like.

Mine are made out of t-shirts and bandanas, hardly designer worthy. LOL

My "blue" masks I have to use a bobby pin to pin the loops to my hair-the loops are a tad large for my ears.

She mentions the metal strips and using cords to adjust her fit, not fancy material.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 13:59:56 GMT

Huh I said I am altering the masks to fit my face nothing more or less

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:51:23 GMT

My bad, @I am still oxox. Sorry, I misunderstood.

But, I'm have seen statements about fashions in masks. I guess that was in my head and confused with your post. And I'm not saying it's bad to do a fashion statement. It's all in where you want your money to go and how much expendable money you have.

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stuyvesant — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:58:22 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie wrote:
My bad, @I am still oxox. Sorry, I misunderstood.

But, I'm have seen statements about fashions in masks. I guess that was in my head and confused with your post. And I'm not saying it's bad to do a fashion statement. It's all in where you want your money to go and how much expendable money you have.

@Mmsfoxxie I bought masks from Johnny Was because they were pretty. They also satisfied my requirements for a cloth mask. It was $25 for five masks. That's how they sell them.

That was very cheap. For me it's a fashion statement. It's just a plus that they were so cheap.

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patbz — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:59:38 GMT

This isn't about politics: Nancy Pelosi manages to look stylish and coordinated with her masks (and when not in place, they hide her neck--a plus for any older woman).

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Peaches McPhee — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:00:09 GMT

I can use the blue/white medical masks comfortably. Well, as comfortably as possible anyway. They also "breath" better than fabric.

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Lipstickdiva — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:04:37 GMT

I too thought the OP meant for fit.

However, regardless of what the OP meant, masks are going to be a part of my ensemble for the forseeable future so just like all my other clothing that is a necessity, I want my masks to be cute and functional.

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Bri369 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:09:39 GMT

@stuyvesant wrote:
@Mmsfoxxie wrote:
My bad, @I am still oxox. Sorry, I misunderstood.

But, I'm have seen statements about fashions in masks. I guess that was in my head and confused with your post. And I'm not saying it's bad to do a fashion statement. It's all in where you want your money to go and how much expendable money you have.
@Mmsfoxxie I bought masks from Johnny Was because they were pretty. They also satisfied my requirements for a cloth mask. It was $25 for five masks. That's how they sell them.

That was very cheap. For me it's a fashion statement. It's just a plus that they were so cheap.

I bought the Johnny Was masks too. They're beautiful. I also bought Tory Burch masks. They're very nice. There is a pocket of each to put a filter.

I will be wearing masks for a long time, maybe forever. I want them to look nice. We have a mask wardrobe now. My husband and my kids all wear masks. I've gotten them from Athleta for them.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:34:15 GMT

NOPE!

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Jordan2 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:34:41 GMT

I find the disposable masks too big for my face and slip down a lot. What I do is make a little knot at the end of the elastic loops on both sides of the ears, I find it really helps.

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KaySD — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:10:10 GMT

I got one of the makers on Etsy to make masks for me with ties instead of ear elastic (which hurts my ears). I was very pleased with the results.

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Twins Mom — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:37:48 GMT

So often thought about (but not done) using marker to put smile on mask. I just miss seeing smiles on faces out of politeness.

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Mmsfoxxie — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:27:29 GMT

Good price, @stuyvesant. My Red Hatter masks were two for $24, I believe. One is purple, one is red and both have the pretty pic of a signature red or purple hat. Hope I get to wear them, lol. Activities are at a stand still now. Seniors fear getting out in group activities right now.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:05:34 GMT

All mine are custom made by me, for me.

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lovesrecess — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:27:51 GMT

I have to wash my masks after each wearing. I figured out they were making my face break out, so I hand wash and hang to dry. Hope everyone does that, especially in this summer heat. I have several masks that neighbors have made and given away to friends or anyone who asked for one via our neighborhood app. I need to make some more when I find some fabric.

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hooked on books — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 00:39:11 GMT

@Lipstickdiva, ITA!!! We have to wear masks, might as well wear them fashionably!! I think the cotton masks are much more comfortable than the disposable masks too!😀