What Kind of Mask Should I Buy for Covid-19 Protection?
Masks are now mandatory in Melbourne, Australia and the Premier of NSW recommends using a mask when social distancing isn’t possible. That, of course, is what I’ve been doing all along. But when you start looking for a mask, you’ll find many options which will make you wonder ‘What kind of Mask Should I Buy for Covid-19 Protection?’ I wondered the same thing months ago and did my research. A summary of the pertinent points follows. But first let’s answer the question of why the advice here has changed. Why has the advice on mask wearing in Australia changed? The main reason is that we are now seeing community transmission rising rapidly in Victoria and popping up in NSW, so we need more tools in our arsenal for protection, and as it says in a a Victorian Government press release, “Studies have recently shown that, even when factoring in imperfections and…
Covid-19 Mask Sewing Instructions
If you live in Australia, you can buy one of these masks at my Etsy store. Or follow the instructions below and make your own. Information you should know Click here to find out what the American Centre for Disease Control says about mask wearing. Note that wearing a mask is NOT enough to protect you against COVID-19. ‘Protection from COVID-19 requires social distancing and practising regular hand hygiene. Not to mention, you need a mask that fits, that provides good filtration, and you must know how to take it on and off without accidental contamination. How to remove it only touching the mask’s strings, for example, and remember to wash your hands before putting it on and after taking it off.’ This article (quoted above) from the Australian ABC covers everything you need to know in Australia. At the time of posting this, ‘The official advice [in Australia] remains…
Half mask and steampunk collar and cuffs
I love this photo of one of my masks and a steampunk collar and cuffs that I made. The gorgeous model is my daughter, the talented videographer and book cover artist from Velvet Wings Media. Buy the mask HERE Buy the collar and cuffs HERE
Steampunk Creativity
One of the things I love about steampunk is that you can be very creative with it. Take a look at this guy’s wings. I took this photo at last year’s Goulburn Steampunk Fair. CLICK HERE to see more creative props from the fair.
Old girls Can Wear Cool Clothes too!
I don’t go by the old girls should disappear into the woodwork idea. Some say we shouldn’t even wear jeans anymore. Wow, that’s no fun. I love this cute little skirt and the top is made of light cotton, making it useful even in Summer when a lot of steampunk style clothing is too hot. The hat is one of my own creations. See all the hats I have available at the moment in my Etsy Shop. I bought the clothes at my favorite online shop Fantasmagoria in Lithuania. They have good prices, good service and you can pay by Paypal; what more do you want from an online shop? The clothes come to me in Australia in a couple of weeks. The photographer is Rose of Velvet Wings Media.
steampunk fashion
I love steampunk fashion, and my clothes reflect that. I just sold a bunch of masks from my Etsy Shop … and then spent the money on clothes. One shirt and two jackets from my favourite shop Fantasmagoria. They’re in Lithuania, and they have great prices and low shipping costs. Their sevice and speed of delivery is much better than buying from China. AND I bought a skirt from Talismana Designs on Etsy. Oh dear. Did I overspend? Well, mask making is my hobby, and the sales paid for the clothes, so I figure that’s okay. What do I do with clothes like this? I wear them. I do. I get up in the morning and dress in this kind of gear, then go to work in my office – after I’ve done my meditation and taken a walk, that is. I have a bunch of posts on my Tahlia’s Masks blog on practical…
Unique Steampunk Hats for Ironfest Costumes
Ironfest is coming in April next year, and it’s not too early to think about Ironfest costumes. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for here, I can make you a hat to suit your costume. Just contact me with your requirements. Click HERE to see all my hats.