How to decorate a protective mask?

The famous phrase of D. Carnegie "If fate presents you with a lemon, make lemonade out of it" is very suitable for today's situation in the fashion world. Despite the fact that due to the deterioration of the epidemiological situation, many events had to be canceled, the famous fashion designers managed to beat the best-selling item to date, which is strongly associated with the coronavirus - a medical mask.

Thanks to this approach, the protective accessory has become a fashion trend. Both adults and children are looking for ways to show imagination in order to decorate a medical mask in an original way.

A large selection of handicraft products and decorative items allows you to make a decoration for a medical mask with your own hands. Today, many handicraft lovers offer original face accessories with unique decor. It is the uniqueness of the masks that explains the increased demand for this product.

Some famous people have already created and launched designer collections of accessories. These masks are expensive, but they provide the buyer with an additional level of protection.

In order to make a mask colorful and unique, it is not necessary to spend impressive funds. It is enough to find sources of inspiration or to show imagination.

The easiest option for self-decoration for disposable masks is funny inscriptions with multi-colored markers, or better with ink.

More complex types of decor:

• embroidery;
• sequins;
• applications;
• textile flowers;
• lace;
• ribbons.

Black face masks can be decorated with a combination of unusual fabrics, for example, leatherette with an interesting cut. It is important to provide for the presence of inserts to facilitate breathing.

You can even decorate a protective mask with a huge satin bow, as the designers did at one of the sensational shows. Fluorescent paint is another interesting decor option. It will look best at night. Any of the options is welcome, because it is a great way to distract yourself from the coronavirus.

Rhinestones have long been loved by glamorous young ladies for the variety of shapes, colors and ease of use.

Massive crystals sticking out in all directions can be found on the blogs of famous people.

Crystals of different sizes and shades are suitable for decorating a medical mask at home. The most stylish option is black or silver, combined with a dark or light fabric. The easiest option is to print the desired pattern, and then trace around the contour and glue the rhinestones.

Decorating ideas:

• lettering - suitable for beginners or for those who save time;
• animals - cute kittens, bunnies and bears will attract the attention of others and add freshness to the image;
• plants - flowers with large lush petals, trees, shrubs - all this will look great on almost any fabric;
• insects - a spider, a scarab beetle, bees will add mystery to the image;
• characters of cartoons and games - it is important that these are famous characters, then they can evoke a response from friends and acquaintances;
• logos are great for encouraging employees to wear masks. Here it is important to diversify the logo with a funny inscription or pattern.

Rhinestones are very easy to use, most of them are ready to be attached to the surface.

The girls who attended the embroidery circle during their school years were very lucky, because now they can delight others with unusual decorative patterns on medical masks. You can embroider almost any pattern, provided you have the necessary tools and multi-colored threads. Ethnic embroidery on a contrasting background will look very beautiful. Most of the decorations created using embroidery techniques are dedicated to flowers and plants.

To create an original decor, you will need a needle and thread for embroidery and a hoop, although some can work without them.

Beads are a terrific budget-friendly way to transform any piece of clothing into a masterpiece of design art. Almost in any craft store you can find all the necessary shapes and colors of beads.

Shiny beaded pieces will look great on dark, dense fabrics like velvet. You can use beaded decor to match the fabric or in brighter or contrasting colors. The easiest option is to pick up a pattern and sew it along the contour, then fill in the inside.

Children most of all need to get distracted from the topic of coronavirus, so it is very important to present the idea of ​​wearing a mask in a more positive way, with the help of all kinds of drawings, applications, stickers.

Even an ordinary disposable medical mask can be decorated in an original way for festive events. If you approach the task creatively, you can come up with a whole image.

New Year's theme is perfect for winter matinees. A medical mask decorated with white, green or blue tinsel will help create a festive look of a snowflake or Christmas tree.

For a girl, red and pink options are also suitable, which, in combination with a crown or a magic wand, can turn them into fabulous fairies or beautiful princesses.

Boys can be offered carnival costumes of bears, bunnies or wolves. In this case, on masks, it is important to make an application in the form of a nose, mouth and teeth of the corresponding character.

The reusable mask can be decorated with beads, multi-colored beads and sparkly sequins. Children's cloth mask is often decorated with embroidery or small size artificial flowers.

A simple white medical mask can be painted with paints, felt-tip pens, or markers. You can creatively use ordinary colored paper by cutting out the necessary elements from it and sticking them on the mask.

Resourceful teachers make mask applique or lettering a fun and creative process that will keep every child interested. Kids will love making animal figurines, flowers, trees and birds as decorations.

Butterfly applique looks very laconic and unobtrusive. Such a mask is appropriate both for walks and trips to friends, and for work in the office.

A black fabric mask with white flowers looks - not flashy, but at the same time original, girls will definitely appreciate it.

For lovers of fabric appliqués, a massive butterfly applique will be the best decor. Butterfly wings should be colorful and bright colors. It is important that the butterfly is in the center of the composition and its size is slightly smaller than the accessory itself. Mask attachments can be attached to protruding threads.

A plush mask with a large cute pattern is a trend in South Korean street fashion. Every girl will love this cute toy with a fluffy mask.

A very unusual option is a mask with a mosaic of mirror pieces. Colored glass will also look great, especially on matte solid color accessories.

There are a lot of ways to diversify the gray everyday life with the help of bright drawings and stickers. In pursuit of fashion, it is important not to forget about the main purpose of the mask - protection against coronavirus.