How to make a homemade face mask?

Face masks were used in hospitals, but now these have become a necessity to save yourself from COVID-19. It is recommended to use a face mask when you go outside. Due to this epidemic, its demand has increased rapidly, but supply is not sufficient to meet requirements. So, it is suggested to make your DIY face mask at home.

Ways to Make a DIY face mask at home.

How to make Face mask without stitching?

If you don’t know sewing, it doesn’t mean you can’t prepare a DIY face mask. We have come up with a method in which face masks can be made without stitching.

How to Make a face mask by using a bandana

In this method, you need three things.

  • Scarf or bandana
  • Elastic, ponytail holder or rubber band which one you have
  • Kitchen roll, paper towel, or coffee filter (these are not necessary)

Method: the bandana or scarf, which is firmly woven and pure cotton, is ideal for a face mask.

  1. First of all, fold your scarf or bandana in half.
  2. Now, fold it again two times lengthwise from the top and bottom as well.
  3. Here you can use a paper towel, kitchen roll, or coffee filter after cutting a square piece, but it is entirely optional.
  4. A rubber band or hair band is placed around the strip of material you are using.
  5. In the end, turnover your material towards mid and tuck it’s both ends.

How to Make a Face mask using cloth and sewing machine.

If you know sewing, then you can easily make a facemask that is more durable and long-lasting. You only need a few things in this method.

  • Cotton fabric (10*6-inches)
  • Elastic, hair or rubber band (2*6-inch)
  • Sewing machine
  • Thread
  • Needle or pins
  • Scissors

Method: You can make a face mask from cloth in several ways, but we intend to describe a simple way for this purpose, so you will not find it difficult to understand and sew.

  1. In the very first step, you have to keep two pieces of cloth on each other side by the side, which you want to show on the front face down.
  2.  Long sides of the fabric are folded down approximately ¼-inch and pin it there. If you do not have pins at home, do not worry. You can achieve your purpose of holding the fabric together using a needle. If you can do it without a pin or needle, that’s also fine.
  3. Now fold the sides of your material over and stitch them to keep your stuff in place.
  4. In the next step, edges of your face mask are folded over by half an inch and hem.
  5. Your hem is ready, You can pass a thread through the hem with the help of a needle or pin.
  6. Tie the knots and tuck inside the hem by moving them.
  7. Now, stitch the ends of this DIY face mask so that elastic stays in place.

Using facemask is vital for everyone nowadays. The good news is considering it is crucial for your health as well as life, you can make one at home or simply grab one Here from our supplies collection.

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How to decide what crafts to sell in my etsy shop?How to decide what crafts to sell in my etsy shop?

Deciding what crafts to supply in your Etsy shop can be a very tedious and can also be one of the easiest aspects of your Etsy shop. In fact, many persons who initially had an interest in starting an online business such as an Etsy shop got demotivated by such a simple situation. If you are the kind of person who initially created crafts for a living, Etsy will there and then be a bonus to your monthly salary. Hence, its a lot easier to start your supply chain.

In a case such as mine which i didn’t have a finish product in mind. I had to firstly find a finish craft product am very passionate about which were beaded jewelry, personally i think beaded jewelry are just worth having.

However in such a case. If you don’t have the know how, to create a product.

  • firstly find a craft which you either like, love or adore having and/or wearing or seeing others having and/or wearing. This way it give you the passion & ability to explore and create different variations such as different colors, styles, versions, etc.
  • Secondly research on how to build such craft from start to finish.
  • Thirdly attempt to build a basic version of the craft in mind. Your first creation may not be perfect but you will get better at it while creating more for your customers.

In the final stages, Find a reliable source to supply you with raw materials consistently. I recommend the Etsy Club Craft supplies shop, there you get a very wide range of tools, raw materials, and other supplies at very wonderful rates that can be shipped right to your door.

Tip. In order to ensure you are creating products of the same standards, you must be able to constantly get raw materials of the same qualities.

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How to make DIY Face Mask ExtendersHow to make DIY Face Mask Extenders

Coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on everybody right now. More and more precautionary measures are being taken to save masses from the infection. Such preventive measures include effective lockdown and personal protective equipment such as face masks and sanitizers. Wearing a face mask is compulsory in some areas, and even some stores can restrict you from entering their store if you’re not wearing your mask. A face mask is scientifically proven to prevent infection from spreading.

Why do we need a facemask extender?

Some of us have long and tiring jobs, and more places are now requiring their employees to wear a mask. Eventually, one will have to wear a mask most of the time during the working hours, and it can leave you with some pretty bad bruise marks on the back of your ears due to tension caused by the elastic band. It is a painful experience, and almost all medical workers are suffering from it daily these days.

A facemask extender can be a lot helpful in this situation. It helps reduce tension on your ears so you can wear your mask for more extended periods without any discomfort.

How to make your facemask extender?

 

Crochet Extender:

This extender is washable and is really comfortable on the back of the head.

Things you’ll require:

These items can be purchased in our Supplies shop.

Steps:

  1. Take your preferred yarn, but make sure it has a bit of elasticity. It ensures comfort upon wearing.
  2. Using your crochet hook make a starting chain of 21 chains (or your desired length).

3.  Then make double crochet on the second chain from the top using the hook.

4. After making double crochet on the second chain, continue making double crochets till the 18th chain.

5. Stitch the last chain to your desired type. I’ve made mine a bit round by making two half double crochets then double crochet, triple crochet, double crochet, and a half double crochet. However, as a beginner, I won’t recommend you do this. If you’ve been making crochets for some time then it’ll be a piece of cake for you.

6. Now start making half double crochets for the next 18 chains.

7. After reaching the 18th chain, stitch this end to your desired type. You can try making both ends different too. However, I’ve made mine circular, like in step 5.

8. In this step, you’ll have to skip over the first half double crochet you made and then continue making half double crochets for the next twenty stitches and then join at the end.

9. Using scissors cut the string from yarn. At this point, your crochet face mask extender is nearly ready but needs some significant additions which we will address in the next step.

10. Sew in the remaining thread with the crochet so that no loose end remains insight. Cut off the remaining thread with scissors.

11. Attach the buttons and make sure you pass the thread multiple times through buttonholes so that they remain locked in their place.

12. There you go. Your DIY face mask extender is ready.

Or simply purchase a ready-made Ear Mask Extender from our supplies collection to save you the hassle. Shipped quickly to you.

How to increase etsy shop traffic?How to increase etsy shop traffic?

The second most important aspect of your Etsy shop is to get visitors.

Let’s face it, if you have a shop running in the town and no one comes into your shop, because you either close the doors, you don’t have any doors or your shop is simply not easily accessed by customers/ potential customers (Visitors), then you’ll have no one to sell your products. Hence you may never make a penny in that shop even if it is there forever.

The trick to getting visitors into your Etsy shop is to advertise your shop/ products.
Think of your Etsy shop like an actual building. Think of your door/s as the actual links to your Etsy shop and products. In order to get visitors into your doors, you must first have products which in this case are your listings.

You must find a way to have enough people see your doors in order for persons who need/want your products to by chance or intentionally see your shop and stop by to either investigate and/or do business. Now imagine the Internet as the virtual streets which your shop is located on, of which social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) Are now like hot spots where lots a people hangout to gossip, chat, share information, you name it.

You will want to go to those hot spots to show and tell people about your products strategically in order for them to come into your shop to either investigate and/or do business. The beauty of a virtual store (Etsy shop), as opposed to an actual store, is that your doors are portable and always open, well of course if you pay your bills and relevant dues they should be long enough.

Your best bet for social advertisements these days are Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter & Google. Ensure you create accounts on all major social media platforms and share links to your shop and products as aften as possible to get noticed. That is just a basic run through of getting web traffic.
We will create a different post regarding social media optimization and management, Search engine optimization (SEO) for an even more effective store and traffic.

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