Jewelry

[patbz]

Obviously we are going to be wearing masks for a long time (maybe seasonally, forever).  Why don't we start "enhancing" them with small pins or clips?  Why not personalize a white one with fabric pins? Why not sell a lot that includes a white fabric mask and supplies to enhance it?

[jlkz]

@patbz 

One of the reasons I am not wearing rings and watch is to keep safe.  Washing hands a lot is enough: I would rather not have to clean jewelry during this pandemic climate.

Pinning items on masks may be inviting trouble.  Why not draw on the mask to decorate / accessorize it ?

[ValuSkr]

I don't know about accessorizing but Joann's had some ideas about making your mask a fashion statement:

Matching:

For the professional:

For the athletic outdoorsman:

Denim patchwork:

Canvas painted:

[gizmogal]

I certainly think piercing the mask and producing holes in it with pins to embellish the mask will defeat the purpose of a mask. Holes weaken the fabric and allow organisms in or out.  Placing objects on the surface or perimeter of the mask will add weight and interfere with fit. 

You can use indelible markers like colored Sharpies to decorate a plain mask or find masks with print fabric that appeals to you. I believe there are better ways to use clips and pins than to embellish the mask.

The mask serves a practical purpose that doesn't need to be accessorized. It's not a fashion item. Though it needn't be ugly, it is best not to be altered from its intended use. 

[FancyPhillyshopper]

A mask is a utilitarian object.

If you rewear it, it should be cleaned frequently

Putting jewelry on it could easily damage it.

Also, the virus could stay on hidden parts of the jewelry.

The pins would have to be throroughly sanitized.

I like my bling but my mask will not have it!

[tobes]

@patbz Just a suggestion!  

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1463277033858664&set=gm.2379853745647205&type=3&eid=ARCrwrwp...

[Group 5 minus 1]

How about not!

[Shanus]

The mask I just tossed, I had drawn lips 👄 complete w/ red lipstick w/ my waterproof Sharpie. I spray it w/ Lysol when I come home, but after a few times, I throw it away and wear a new one. 

I could see where pins or anything that would puncture the mask could hamper the effectiveness of the mask. During a FaceTime art hour with my GDs, we used crayons for the Girls to decorate their masks. The younger one was hesitant to wear hers...scared by others who wore the black plastic or rubberized ones. She said they looked like burglars. After drawing on a few hearts and flowers, it didn't seem as off putting to her. 

[pommom]

I've seen some elaborately embroidered masks online.  They are beautiful!  BUT my thoughts are that they must be heavier, hotter and impede the flow of air.

Great idea, but not practical IMO.

[Sooner]

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.