Face Shield with Sealed Top (Foam Tape + 3-hole punch)

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This is a comprehensive guide on how to assemble face shields for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes instructions, materials lists, and variant information. **Materials:** * M-D 10-ft x 3/4-in Gray Window Seal Foam Window Weatherstrip * Transparent films (available in various thicknesses and sources) * Small Zip Ties (4") * Elastic Band (3x5mm Natural Latex Rubber Band Tube) **Instructions:** 1. Cut about 10" of elastic band and tie it to the headband. 2. Cut about 10" of foam tape and glue to the headband. 3. Make 3-holes on the clear plastic sheet using a 3-hole punch. 4. Cut about 2" in diagonal on each of the bottom corners of the clear plastic sheet. 5. For v12-v19, just stretch the shield to fit into the headband pegs. For v3 Attach the plastic sheet to the headband using zip-ties (pro tip, insert the zip-tie through the headband first) and cut the remainder. **Variants:** * 3-hole punch pegs (v19): Print Time 52 mins, 18 g. * 3-hole punch pegs (v12): Print Time 1:50, 40 g. * 3-hole punch holes (v3): Print Time 2:15, 40 g. **Credit:** This guide is an adaptation of the Prusa Face Shield RC2, NIS approved design, and snap-on design.