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If you would like to make a donation to help us buy materials to make more visors, please use the donate button. We're very grateful for any contribution, big or small - it will make a difference. |
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We're taking new orders for free kits again if you live in one of three areas in Flint (see the map below the order form at the bottom of this page). Sorry we can't deliver further a field, but do we need to minimise travel & maximise visor production! Next delivery is this Friday morning (01 May).
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Flint high School's Design & Technology Department are inviting you to help make visors needed by many front line workers to protect themselves from the virus reaching their mouth or eyes. We've developed a design which can be made from simple, low cost and environmentally friendly materials. The process of making the visor is straightforward and the final product is lightweight and robust.
We've asked the professionals (NEWCES - North East Wales Community Equipment Store, Hawarden) about the suitability & usefulness of the visor - they're eager to have as many as we can make! When the need for visors in the UK reduces, we'll keep making them for developing countries who are likely to have an even tougher time than us. Read more in this recent Leader Live article. |
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Many thanks to Rapid Education for their donation of materials
If you know anyone who maybe able to help supply us with more materials, please get in touch
email: russell.davies@flint.flintshire.sch.uk
If you know anyone who maybe able to help supply us with more materials, please get in touch
email: russell.davies@flint.flintshire.sch.uk
How can you help?
You will find details of how you can make the full visor below in a series of step-by-step videos. Alternatively, you may want or be able to make part of the visor - we can then complete the assembly for you. Or you may have materials which you can donate. Every contribution will help, big or small.
There is a form at the bottom of this page which you can use if you would like parts you have made to be collected, or if you have materials which you can donate.
You can also use this form to order a kit (free) put together from our donated supplies of materials, including the 8mm dowel.
* Each kit contains the main materials to make ten visors (but does not include: a stapler, scissors, clear adhesive tape or rolling pin)
You will find details of how you can make the full visor below in a series of step-by-step videos. Alternatively, you may want or be able to make part of the visor - we can then complete the assembly for you. Or you may have materials which you can donate. Every contribution will help, big or small.
There is a form at the bottom of this page which you can use if you would like parts you have made to be collected, or if you have materials which you can donate.
You can also use this form to order a kit (free) put together from our donated supplies of materials, including the 8mm dowel.
* Each kit contains the main materials to make ten visors (but does not include: a stapler, scissors, clear adhesive tape or rolling pin)
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.
Next collection day: Thursday 15 May (between 8am & 12am)
Many thanks for any contribution you make 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
