BNMS Face Mask Clip - COVID-19

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Hello folks! This is a fabric holder for people who own a 3D printer and lack the necessary sewing skills or machine. It's also perfect for those with a sewing machine but no experience in sewing. If you think this can be improved, please don't hesitate to reach out. If you're interested in optimizing it further and have sufficient FreeCAD/Parts knowledge, ask me for the CAD source file. If you find this useful, consider donating what you think it's worth to my PayPal account at http://paypal.me/sysdef. Your donation will help cover design time. This is a completely new construction inspired by https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/30380-facemask-clip-with-hinge-for-pla Thanks, Enjoy! --- *** This is not medical equipment! *** *** Use it at your own risk! *** *** Make sure you know how to disinfect 3D printed parts! *** https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+sterilize+3d+printed+objects --- ## You need * Two 30mm long filament pieces * Small pliers * Lighter * Fabric (about 17cm * 17 cm) * Rubber bands (at least 50cm) ## Steps * Stick the holder into the base and put the filament into the holes * Press the filament carefully but with force into the holes of both sides * Cut the endings of the filaments so 2-3mm is left outside * Use the lighter to melt the ends of the filament * Press against the hot filament to merge/meld it to the base part * Add some rubber band to the two eyelets (ca. 25cm, test before you cut 'em) * Fold your fabric and put it into the clamp * Close the clip Yay! You're done! ... Well, nope! You guessed it, you need two of them. **The clip is easy to close but hard to open. This is by design.** Did I forget anything? Contact me.