Hello! This post is going to be a change of pace from my regular teaching/librarianship content. Since schools here are closed down, I have been out of work (other than a few hours a week of online teaching and tutoring). One of the many things I've been doing to keep busy is making masks for friends, family and community. These masks have the following features: -Ties at the back for adjustable fit -Double-fold structure that creates a pocket into which a filter layer can be placed -A wire over the bridge of the nose that can be shaped to fit the face and removed for machine washing I find I can make a batch of about 10 of these in a day if I really focus. They are relatively comfortable (as far as masks go) and I feel they give better coverage than the medical masks. I feel fewer air gaps where droplets can get in or out. But be warned, they will make your face sweaty! If you're wondering about why you should wear a mask and whether or not homemade masks are for y...