Face shields are essential for stopping the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic and they have become a daily accessory, not until President Rodrigo Duterte declared that face shields will no longer be required in many areas of the Philippines, more than a year after becoming one of the few countries in the world to impose the plastic barriers against the deadly virus.
So, what now?
We know that many of you have purchased a significant pile of face shields after several venues in the country have made it essential to wear disposable face shields before entering their establishment. Now, you might be asking where you should probably put them away? In our previous article, we talked about a group that would help you upcycle your face shields, but if you think they’re too far from your reach, we have some alternatives for you.
Since the pandemic has caused a turning point in every human race, we don’t want to add the rising amount of plastic waste so, don’t throw them away yet because we have collated some DIY helpful ideas you can create at home to get rid of your face shields.
1. Fake Nails
Instead of wasting money on and buying nail extensions with designs in online shops, you may craft your own nail extensions out of face shields. All you have to do is cut the plastic shield, shape and form it like your nails, and you can build artificial long nails on your own by following the directions in this Tiktok video.
@rosediy13DIY faceshield nails #faceshield #faceshieldnails #faceshieldfakenails #fakenails #diyfakenails #tiktokskwela #diyph #learnontiktok #diywithme #fyp♬ original sound – ROSE DIY
2. Shoes
How about knitting? Are you into crocheting clothes, bags, scarves, or hats? Since it is popular these days, you can make use of your time to produce crocheted baby shoes or anything you can think of with recycled face shields as a base that might be a perfect gift to someone this Christmas.
The harder you think and make the more you can create more things. Watch this Tiktok video to know about how to make handmade baby shoes with your face shields.
@dragflii_CROCHETED BABY SHOES with recycled faceshield #craftedlocally #handmade #supportlocal #recycle♬ New Soul – Yael Naïm
3. Flower Pot
On the other hand, utilized face shields can be used to create container designs just like this another Tiktok hack. To invent your personalized pot holder, you need to have only six things: a face shield, color spray, plastic bottle, string, glue stick, and a glue gun. It’s time to put your own spin on this video’s design and keep your garden looking fashionable.
@jcenon1Reply to @jaydenyoppo laban gagamba? 🤣 #pyf #upcycle #recycle #faceshield #foryoupage #trend♬ Cradles – Sub Urban
4. Photography Prop
Who would have thought that besides other things for photo shoots you can use plastic face shields as a prop and make your photos extraordinary. Sounds awesome, right? Get inspired by this video photography hack and make your pictures Instagramable.
@cidbacolodFaceshield Photography Hack 📷. #fyp #diy #faceshield #photography @kayeeen1997♬ Alcohol-Free – TWICE
5. Hologram
Lastly, turning a used face shield into a three-dimensional holographic effect, or 3D Hologram, is one of the best things you can do with it. Rather than shelling out cash for high-priced technology, make your own hologram by following the easy steps in this video.
@prizea.mabazzaDIY Hologram using Face shield 😁❤️ wait for the result hehe goodnight #diyhologram #hologram #art #fyp♬ Terpesona sama kamu – iam.moon:)
