---
title: Make a Face Shield with a PET bottle
slug: make-a-face-shield-with-a-pet-bottle
description: Amid a global shortage of protective equipment, individuals with access to a 3D printer can assist by producing face shields for frontline workers. This design allows you to create face shields using a PET bottle.

For assembly instructions, view the video here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u6y6gD17rk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u6y6gD17rk)
tags: ["product"]
category: Products
difficulty: Easy
time: < 1 week
location: Oppenheim, Germany
---
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
# Make a Face Shield with a PET bottle
<Image src={import('./Face_maske_Image_cropped.jpg')} alt="Make a Face Shield with a PET bottle" />
Amid a global shortage of protective equipment, individuals with access to a 3D printer can assist by producing face shields for frontline workers. This design allows you to create face shields using a PET bottle.

For assembly instructions, view the video here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u6y6gD17rk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u6y6gD17rk)

User Location: Oppenheim, Germany
## Steps
### Step 1: Print Parts

To create the shield, 3D print the top and bottom parts. Download the files for free from websites like Thiniverse or Prusa, or access them from the zipped folder provided here.


<Image src={import('./Step1-Print_Parts.PNG')} alt="Step1-Print Parts.PNG" />


<Image src={import('./Step_0-_How_to_make_a_Face_Shield.PNG')} alt="Step 0- How to make a Face Shield.PNG" />


<Image src={import('./Step1-Printed_parts_design_1.PNG')} alt="Step1-Printed parts design 1.PNG" />

### Step 2: Get elastic Band

You can use a standard white elastic band, but one with buttonholes is preferable.


<Image src={import('./Step_-_get_elastic_Band.PNG')} alt="Step - get elastic Band.PNG" />

### Step 3: Prepare bottle

First, wash the bottle. Then, cut off the top and bottom. Finally, cut the side to open the plastic.


<Image src={import('./Step_3-prapare_bottle.PNG')} alt="Step 3-prapare bottle.PNG" />


<Image src={import('./Step_3_pepare_bottle_bottom_part.PNG')} alt="Step 3 pepare bottle bottom part.PNG" />


<Image src={import('./Step_3-Prapare_bottle_3_cut_allong_the_middle.PNG')} alt="Step 3-Prapare bottle 3 cut allong the middle.PNG" />

### Step 4: Connect 3D-Printed parts

### Instructions for Assembling the Bottle

1. **Prepare the Bottle Base**  
   Open the PET bottle and insert it into the slit at the bottom. Use a soldering iron to melt the PET and printed parts at three visible interior points.

2. **Attach the Top Part**  
   - Mark where to create holes in the bottle using a marker.  
   - Melt the holes with a soldering iron.  
   - After securing the top part, further melt the plastic together for enhanced durability.


<Image src={import('./Step_4-_Connect_bottom_part.PNG')} alt="Step 4- Connect bottom part.PNG" />


<Image src={import('./Step_4-_Connect_top_part.PNG')} alt="Step 4- Connect top part.PNG" />


<Image src={import('./Step_4_-_Hot_fuse.PNG')} alt="Step 4 - Hot fuse.PNG" />

### Step 5: Round off corners

Use nail scissors to round the corners at the bottom of the PET shield. Normal scissors can be used as an alternative.


<Image src={import('./Step_5_Use_Nail_sissors.PNG')} alt="Step 5 Use Nail sissors.PNG" />


<Image src={import('./Step_5_cutting.PNG')} alt="Step 5 cutting.PNG" />

### Step 6: Attach elastic band

Firstly, cut approximately 6-8 inches (16-20 cm) of elastic band. Securely tie the band around the holders on both sides.


<Image src={import('./Step_6_attach_Elastic_Band.PNG')} alt="Step 6 attach Elastic Band.PNG" />


<Image src={import('./step_6_-_attached_band.PNG')} alt="step 6 - attached band.PNG" />

### Step 7: Disinfect

Disinfect the inner side of the shield to remove bacteria. PRUSA provides a Sterilization Guide for further details.


<Image src={import('./Step_7_desinfecting.PNG')} alt="Step 7 desinfecting.PNG" />