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At the start of the COVID pandemic Flint high School stepped up to the challenge to make visors for front line workers, making and donating over 1000 visors within two months.
With limited 3D printing equipment, the D&T Department designed a visor which could easily be made from A4 paper, a length of elastic and an A4 clear PVC sheet. (Full details of how to make the visor are in the videos below). Materials were delivered to students who signed up to get involved as part of their program of learning from home whilst school was closed. Over 30 students, parents and staff received a weekly pack of materials delivered safely to their door. They then spent time during the week making the visors, initially using the video guide. A week later the completed visors were safely collected and new kits of materials delivered. The completed visors were safely quarantined for 72 hours before being donated to a range of local organisations, including:
We are very grateful to a large number of individuals and organisations who donated funds to help us buy materials during the project, including:
Read more in this recent Leader Live article. |
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We are very pleased and proud to have won two prestigious local awards for the contribution made by our students through the visor making project:
- Unsung Heroes of Delyn, awarded by our local MP Rob Roberts
Read more here - AVOW Covid 19 Volunteer Award, awarded by Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham
What do I need to make a visor?
You will probably be able to easily get hold of A4 paper, adhesive tape and a stapler. The A4 acetate sheet, elastic and PVC tape may be need to be ordered online. The cost per visor is should be approximately £0.50. We're seeking donations from businesses who stock these materials - we'll keep you updated.
Further details of what you need to enable you to buy your own online can be found in the PDF document in the 'How do I make a visor?' section below and at the bottom of this page.
You will probably be able to easily get hold of A4 paper, adhesive tape and a stapler. The A4 acetate sheet, elastic and PVC tape may be need to be ordered online. The cost per visor is should be approximately £0.50. We're seeking donations from businesses who stock these materials - we'll keep you updated.
Further details of what you need to enable you to buy your own online can be found in the PDF document in the 'How do I make a visor?' section below and at the bottom of this page.
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To make the main parts of the visor, all you need is:
These materials will enable you to make the two bands which you can drop off in the black bin. We'll then complete the assembly. |
Although we can complete the visor for you, but if you want to make a complete the visor yourself will also need:
You can drop off your complete visors in the black bin - they will stack against each neatly to avoid taking up too much space. |
Important health & safety / quality guidelines
Please remember these visors will be worn next to someone's face. Read the guidelines below carefully and make sure you are following them at all times:
Many thanks for following these important guidelines to keep the user of your visors safe.
Please remember these visors will be worn next to someone's face. Read the guidelines below carefully and make sure you are following them at all times:
- Make sure your making area is very clean. Wipe the surfaces you are working on with anti bacterial spray or wipes. Remember bacteria can remain on uncleaned surfaces for many hours and even days.
- Make sure there is no chance of particles from food coming into contact with the materials you are using. Remember many people have allergies to some foods.
- Make sure any pets are kept away from the area where you make and store your visors. Remember many people have allergies to pat hair and dander.
- Test your visor at each stage of the making process. Be thorough when checking the staples - push down any staples which can be flattened more before attaching the PVC tape.
- Test your visor again including the elastic, without actually wearing it, when it is complete.
- Clean the clear plastic with a soft micro fibre cloth if possible. The plastics attracts dust easily (static), so avoid using a cloth which sheds fibres.
- Package carefully (they should stack together) in a clean bag which you can firmly close by folding over the top then using tape to keep closed.
Many thanks for following these important guidelines to keep the user of your visors safe.
How do I make a visor?
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This is what the face mask will look like when it is complete. There are a series of videos below which will take you through each step in the production of the visor.
Remember, you do not need to complete the whole production process to make your useful contribution. Your could:
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Step 1 Making the two tubes (which will become the visor band and the head band).
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Step 2 Cutting the two tubes to the correct lengths.
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Step 3 Shaping the tubes into the two bands.
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Step 4 Joining the visor to the visor band.
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Step 5 Joining the head band to the visor band and elastic.
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Step 6 Finishing off.
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Materials
The materials can be easily bought online, but shop around to find the best deal and fast shipping times.
The materials can be easily bought online, but shop around to find the best deal and fast shipping times.
A4 paper, check to see if it is from a sustainable source
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Flat elastic, cut into 29 cm lengths, 8mm wide (best) or 6mm wide
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Clear A4 acetate sheets, 140 micron approx
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Clear adhesive tape (such as Cellotape)
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Staples, size 26/6mm if possible (and a strong stapler)
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PVC tape (insulation tape)
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Order (free) visor making kits
We've had some materials donated by business (notably Rapid Education) which I have put together as kits which can be delivered to your home.
You can also use this form to order a kit (free) put together from our donated supplies of materials, including the 8mm dowel. Kits have enough materials to make ten visors (using the process above). * Each kit contains the main materials to make ten visors (but does not include: a stapler, scissors, clear adhesive tape or rolling pin).
I can deliver a kit (or multiple kits) to your home if you live within 3 miles of Flint High School. You can then make the visors which I will then collect a few days later.
Delivery (of kits): I'll observe the same social distancing procedures as other deliverers on the specified day between 8am and 10am (i.e. I'll leave the kits by your front door, knock your door, then 2m stand back).
Collection (of completed, part completed & donated materials): You will need to place your finished masks and any unused materials in a bag (e.g. clean carrier bag or bin bag) next to your front door. I will collect them without disturbing you between, 8am and 10am, on the specified day.
I can deliver a kit (or multiple kits) to your home if you live within 3 miles of Flint High School. You can then make the visors which I will then collect a few days later.
Delivery (of kits): I'll observe the same social distancing procedures as other deliverers on the specified day between 8am and 10am (i.e. I'll leave the kits by your front door, knock your door, then 2m stand back).
Collection (of completed, part completed & donated materials): You will need to place your finished masks and any unused materials in a bag (e.g. clean carrier bag or bin bag) next to your front door. I will collect them without disturbing you between, 8am and 10am, on the specified day.
Many thanks for any contribution you have mad to our Make a difference, Make a visor campaign.
Enquiries/photos to... Russell Davies, Head of D&T Flint High School
russell.davies@flint.flintshire.sch.uk
Enquiries/photos to... Russell Davies, Head of D&T Flint High School
russell.davies@flint.flintshire.sch.uk
