What you will need
3D printing files (these can be found here). Please note the advice for making these safely.
3D printer
3D printed upper part - headband (1 of)
3D printed lower part - chin (1 of)
Elastic band - classic or buttonhole, length 33 cm (1 of)
Laminating film - glued in heated roll, size A4, thickness 0.5 - 1.0 mm (1 of)
Hole punch (1 of) designed for 2 hole puncher with a spacing of 80 mm
Marker (1 of)
Who to contact?
Anyone with a 3D printer who wishes to get involved should contact Max Livesey (maxlivesey@googlemail.com) or Ken Hudson.
News stories linked to this
Bailiwick Express - 3D printing pros unite to help health staff - 01 April 2020
Jersey Evening Post - Engineer uses 3D print skills to convert masks - 14 April 2020
Looking for support?
If you are looking for help or support with your 3D printing of face shields, try these Facebook groups:
One more thing…
A JustGiving page has been setup by Bella Ward to urgently raise funds medical PPE (personal protective equipment) for our Jersey care homes and essential workers NOT receiving States (Government) or Parish funds in the COVID-19 crisis.
Anything you can donate is gratefully received. Please donate here.
This information is being shared to make it easier to spread the message and as a result, have more (much needed) masks made. The content here is from Prusa Research and we thank Prusa Research for allowing this to be shared. Stay safe everyone.