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Recycle clothes inserts to make masks

By VET
Apr 27 2020
Three painted animal-themed masks: shark, dog, and cat designs on a pale background.

Dallas recycle artist VET shows how to make masks out of discarded shoulder pads. Photos courtesy of VET.

Shoulder pads made into masks

HOW TO MAKE FACE MASKS OUT OF SHOULDER PADS

Watch VET demonstrate how to make a decorative face mask using a fashion staple from a bygone era - shoulder pads. 

HOW TO ADD STRAPS

Cut two 8-10 inch strips of elastic. Adjust length to stretch comfortably around the back of the head. On the back of the mask, sew each end of elastic to opposite corners. Attach the other elastic strip lower on the mask. Elastic can be attached horizontal or vertical.

HOW TO CLEAN

Hand wash masks with mild soap and water.

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