Flat comfort band for 3DVerkstan Face Shield

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This small component can be printed alongside the 3DVerkstan Face Shield designed by Erik Cederburg. https://www.youmagine.com/designs/protective-visor-by-3dverkstan/ It adds just 5 minutes and 3 grams of material to the print. The process works by attaching a small strip of 1/2 inch (or 12mm) high-density/closed-cell foam tape, then pressing it onto the forehead piece on the frame. If you're wearing these without rubber bands, you likely don't need it. However, if you're using a rubber band to keep the shield on your head, this may make it more comfortable to wear. I print everything in PETG because that's what my local healthcare workers told me they prefer for cleaning and preparation purposes. It's also flexible enough to work for this application. PLA or ABS might not bend enough to function properly. UPDATE: I've added a simple template for a top cover to go above the forehead, which will work with most existing face shield designs that use the same 6-hole pattern based on the North American 3-hole punch. This addresses the number one concern people have with these types of frames. I can obtain clear binding covers for approximately 17 cents each. So this additional piece only adds another 9 cents to my cost. There's a little time spent in converting it, but I'm working on creating some jigs and assembly instructions to streamline this process.