How to Select a Blindfold

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Consider what type of program/activity you are doing.

   If the program is, for example, a birthday program/activity you may wish to use a blindfold which says "Happy Birthday." You may wish to find a bandana or cloth which conveys the birthday message or decorate a commercially available blindfold.
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   Step 2: Figure out what age group you will be blindfolding.

   Adult size blindfolds will simply slide off of children, and children's blindfolds will not fit adults comfortably. , Is it OK if the contestants can see a little through the blindfold or under the blindfold? , If you are performing on stage with a large audience, quick application and removal is important.
   
   If you are at a small party, this may not be critical. ,, While there are extremely high priced ones, you should be able to find what you need on eBay for less than $2.00, and sometimes for less than $1.00 (with free shipping). , If you need them very soon, you will need to purchase them at a local store.
   
   If you don't need them for a month or more, you might purchase them on eBay from China and save some money. ,,, Be able to blindfold someone quickly, without getting hair caught in the blindfold.
   
   Be sure that you are applying the blindfold so that contestant cannot peek through the area between the bottom of the blindfold and their cheeks.
   
   Seeing a small amount of light may be unavoidable and OK.
   
   More may not be. , Be sure the blindfolds are easy for you to find.
   
   Be sure to select the right blindfold for each contestant.
   
   Wash or sanitize hands before touching each blindfold and/or contestant.
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   Step 3: Understand how effective the blindfold needs to be for your contest.

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   Step 4: Decide how quickly you need to be able to apply and remove the blindfold.

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   Step 5: Consider whether look and/or comfort of the blindfold are important to you.

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   Step 6: Determine how much money you want to spend on each blindfold.

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   Step 7: Determine when you need the blindfolds.

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   Step 8: Compare the features you would like to have with the data presented in the chart to determine what style blindfold you would like to have.

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   Step 9: Shop online or at a local store to find the blindfold you would like to purchase.

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    Step 10: Practice putting it on.

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    Step 11: Use your blindfold at your event.

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