Re: How about accessorizing our masks?

Alison Wonderland · ‎02-05-2018

No, thank you. It's already enough hassle to come home, take my mask off properly and place it into a wash bag that won't touch anything else, then wash my hands and face. I don't need to add touching and removing of decorations that won't hold up in the washing machine.

And while there's currently no evidence that coronavirus is bloodborne, I don't want to stick myself with a pin that has been exposed to the virus.

Instead, I'm treating the masks themselves as my accessory and buying them in beautiful fabrics and colors that go well with my skin and hair coloring, the same way I would a shirt or a scarf.

Grouchomarx · ‎01-23-2019

This reminds me I had a great idea! At least, I think it is. Custom masks (disposable or reusable) where you upload a photo of your face to a website and the mask making company prints your face on the mask so you look like yourself again! I could be rich if make this happen LOL!

Jersey Born · ‎03-10-2010

I would not want to embellish something that I cannot wait to rip from my face the second I leave a store. I like to breathe air. I also need to breathe air, and have a terrible time hyperventillating while wearing a mask, even for a short time. My wearing a mask to protect others nearby will do nothing to help them, because breathing through the mask makes me breathe out so much more carbon dioxide than I otherwise would without one. I think for that reason, wearing a mask may lead to the further spread of Covid-19 in some settings because not everyone can adjust to wearing something that obstructs the flow of air into and out of their nostrils and mouth. I feel suffocated wearing a mask, so I shop very quickly these days.

I have the utmost sympathy for everyone who must wear a mask for many hours each day, while at work. I recently read an article about two children in China who died while running in gym class wearing their mandatory face masks. I cannot imagine children here in the US being forced to exert themselves in gym class while wearing a mask, yet that is likely what is to happen when they return to school.

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

My daughter has a Cricut and is going to make designs for her masks

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
My daughter has a Cricut and is going to make designs for her masks

@Nataliesgramma - please post a pic of her designs. Would love to see.

San Antonio Gal · ‎05-18-2017

@Sooner wrote:
Sorry but to me it seems like trivializing a serious and sometimes deadly issue. It's not about how we look, it is about being safe and keeping others safe.

Maybe I am just more afraid than some.

@Sooner - I'm just as afraid of this virus as you or anyone else. However, I like the idea of being creative. Since we're wearing these things, I like the idea of wearing something fun.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Sooner wrote:
Sorry but to me it seems like trivializing a serious and sometimes deadly issue. It's not about how we look, it is about being safe and keeping others safe.

Maybe I am just more afraid than some.

@Sooner It's looks like these masks will become an accessory for a few more months at least. As long as the decorations put on them, do not in any way puncture or hinder the mask's effectiveness, why not make it a little more fun to wear...like earrings or a bright tee lightens the mood?

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Grouchomarx wrote:
This reminds me I had a great idea! At least, I think it is. Custom masks (disposable or reusable) where you upload a photo of your face to a website and the mask making company prints your face on the mask so you look like yourself again! I could be rich if make this happen LOL!

@Grouchomarx So sorry to break this news to you. Jimmy Kimmel already did that and wore it on his show.

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Jersey Born wrote:
I would not want to embellish something that I cannot wait to rip from my face the second I leave a store. I like to breathe air. I also need to breathe air, and have a terrible time hyperventillating while wearing a mask, even for a short time. My wearing a mask to protect others nearby will do nothing to help them, because breathing through the mask makes me breathe out so much more carbon dioxide than I otherwise would without one. I think for that reason, wearing a mask may lead to the further spread of Covid-19 in some settings because not everyone can adjust to wearing something that obstructs the flow of air into and out of their nostrils and mouth. I feel suffocated wearing a mask, so I shop very quickly these days.

I have the utmost sympathy for everyone who must wear a mask for many hours each day, while at work. I recently read an article about two children in China who died while running in gym class wearing their mandatory face masks. I cannot imagine children here in the US being forced to exert themselves in gym class while wearing a mask, yet that is likely what is to happen when they return to school.

@Jersey Born They are definitely not comfortable, you do get used to the masks and even if not, you are protecting others wearing a mask...no matter how much air you breathe out. Docs/nurses, etc. wear them to protect patients and theirs are much thicker/heavier weight. Be grateful those are not necessary for us.

Our gyms are closed and wearing a mask while exercising would be difficult since you're breathing deeper, heavier. If outdoors, remain 6' apart, your mask isn't needed.

That said, when I go in a closed area like grocery or drugstores and see people not wearing masks, I know they're not protecting others if they're infected or don't have symptoms...yet. I think it's a negative statement about their feelings towards others. IMHO.

Grouchomarx · ‎01-23-2019

@Shanus wrote:
@Grouchomarx wrote:
This reminds me I had a great idea! At least, I think it is. Custom masks (disposable or reusable) where you upload a photo of your face to a website and the mask making company prints your face on the mask so you look like yourself again! I could be rich if make this happen LOL!

@Grouchomarx So sorry to break this news to you. Jimmy Kimmel already did that and wore it on his show.

I thought I had an original idea! Oh well!