Microwave Heating Pads

Homemade Heat Packs

Tips and ideas for making your own heat pack. Post your ideas.

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RE: Homemade Lavender Heat Packs

Buy some lavender buds, you can find them and flea markets, or herb fairs. You only need a few, then go to a bulk store and buy flaxseed. I do this because you want the lavender for the smell and the flaxseed to fill the space up at a reasonable price. Lavender is expensive. Use about 1/4 to 1/2 cup lavender and the rest flaxseed. You can also add a few drops of lavender essential oil. (10/04/2004)

By Kathie

Heat Packs

Heat hot packs or foot warmers in the microwave! These can also be made cheaply by using some fabric and dry beans or rice. (12/20/2004)

By Robin

RE: Homemade Lavender Heat Packs

I've used a combination of the feedback you've already gotten. Use whatever fabric conatiner works for your ultimate purpose: something long, flexible and cylindrical for a neck warmer, or more of a pillow if that's what you need. A "dogbone" shape is good for neck support and warmth while sleeping. Use lavender flowers, not seeds. They have the essential oil with the scent. You can also use some essential oil as well, or a less expensive fragrance oil. Use rice as a filler. Flaxseed has its own properties that can add to a special pillow, but if you want something economical and that works, just use rice. (12/20/2004)

By Judi in Orlando

For A Quick Hot Pack To Sooth Sore Muscles

You need:

• Zip Lock Or Plastic Bag
• Wash Cloth
• Towel Or Pillow Case
• Microwave

Saturate the wash cloth with hot water that has been then placed into bag.

Microwave for about 5 minutes--times vary remove.

Then wrap inside a towel or pillow case (05/23/2005)

By Lucie Mclaud

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I use a sock. I fill it with a mixture of rice and lavender buds. Then tie it off with a rubber band and a pretty piece of ribbon. You can place this in the microwave for a couple of minutes, or the freezer for a few hours for a cold compress. This feels really good on sore joints or mussels. (05/23/2005)

By Susie

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

You can go to this web site to tell you how and what to use to make homemade heating pads. http://www.diamondthreadworks.com/microwave-heating-bags.htm (05/24/2005)

By seamstress

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I have Fibromyalgia and I wouldn't be without my rice packs. When my muscles start to tighten-up. I pop them into the microwave for no more than 2 minutes and then apply them to the offending muscle.

I've made my own. If you can sew a straight stitch on the sewing machine, you can too. Measure the area where you will want to apply the pack. If for example the area is 12 inches by 13 inches, you will need a piece of material 25 inches by 27 inches. You will have about a 1 inch seam. take your material over to your ironing board. With the wrong/inside of the material facing you, fold the 'top' edge of the material down about an inch & iron it flat. Do the same with the 'bottom' edge of the material. Now with the 'right'/outside of the material together, fold the maaterial in half. Pin the short side together, so you will have an envelope effect. Straight stitch the pinned ends. Turn the 'envelope' inside-out. Press the envelope flat. (All this ironing makes the sewing easier as it makes your project lie flat & easier to sew.) Fold the envelope in half & iron it,then fold the half in half again & iron that. Take some pins and put them where the ironed folds are. Go to your machine & sew from the top down to the first corner on your right. When you get to the corner, lift up your pressure foot, leaving the needle in the material, turn the material so you will be sewing along the bottom edge. Sew slowly so that when you get to the place where the pins are in the ironed fold, aso you can swivel the material & after having removed the pins you can sew from the bottom to the opened top. When you get to the top, you now have sewn in a U shape. Swivel the material so that you can go back down on the line you have just sewn to the bottom. When you get to the bottom swivel the material so that you are sewing along the bottom edge until the next set of pins in the middle fold. Sew up & down again & make another U.Now you have 2 'pockets' completed. Do this twice more and when you come to the top on the left side you will have 4 'pockets'.

Now you can fill them with rice. I use Jasmine rice as it doesn't have an old musty smell after a few uses (my rice packs have been in the microwave about 500 times. I've tried adding lavender to them but haven't been able to get the right preportions.) I use the top I've cut off a plastic coke bottle for the funnel. Fill the 'pockets' about half-way full. Carefully lay the pack down so that you won't spill all the rice out. Push the rice down to the bottom of the pack & pin along the top edge of the rice NOT the top of the pack. Use as many pins as necessary so the the rice does not escape & get in the way of you're sewing the final seam across the top. I always make one row of stitching across the top & then make another row of stitching just to make sure. I have wrapped them in a towel on occasion to keep them from getting dirty. But I finally make 'covers' for them. Now stick them in the Microwave & ENJOY. (06/05/2005)

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RE: Homemade Heat Packs - Vanilla Bean?

I've recently woken up with a n incredibly sore neck and have since been looking for an easy way to make a heat pack. I've tried the rice idea. Unfortunately, I used poly sock, so that was quite disastrous! I now know that cotton is the way to go. (07/27/2005)

By Sarah

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I've had several relatives who have used homemade microwave heat packs, but they were filled with either rice or corn -- and I thought they were extremely uncomfortable. One day I was in the mall and asked one of the vendors who sells these what made hers so soft. Ever since, I've been making them for friends and family, and I fill mine with a combination of oatmeal and flax-seed.

I also use about a half-bag of that scented ground potpourri (for sachets) you can buy at WalMart in the crafts section, per heat-pack. (It comes in lavender and other scents like Gardenia and Cinnamon.) Mix up about 2 cups of the oatmeal with 1-2 cups of the flax, and the sachet-potpourri, and fill about 3/4 full in a long sewn-together tube of fabric (about 30" x 6 or 7" folded in half), then sew ends together.

Microwave for one minute on high at first -- then just 30 seconds to warm it up each time after it starts cooling down within that same hour. I wouldn't live without these in the winter -- and I LOVE how they smell so great too! (11/08/2005)

By Ruth V

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I use regular cracked wheat seeds - the kind you use for growing 'wheat-grass'. Add a little bit of cloves, lavender, etc. (12/31/2005)

By Catherine

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I am probably older than most of the posters (67), and have suffered front pinched nerves and back problems since I was 20. Finally wound up with cervical spine surgery.

BUT, a zillion years ago, an old Italian Grandma helped me out by heating "kosher" salt in a pot and filling a white cotton sock with it. She sewed the top and that was it. Of course now you can heat the sock with the salt in it in the microwave. I never used any scents, just plain old "kosher" salt. (12/31/2005)

By Kathiebronx

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

Do not use instant rice! (03/01/2006)

By Anonymous

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Making a Heating Pad

By Christine

Ingredients:

• Any thick material (this project calls for 18", but you can make the heating pad any size you want
• sewing machine or needle and thread
• Flax seed or wheat
• Essential oil *optional

Directions:

We have all seen those microwave heating pads selling in the stores for big bucks, and I always thought "Boy I wish I knew how to make one" They look so easy to make. So my new friend Wendy gave me the "directions" and it is easy enough to do and so helpful to those of us who get cold easily or have sore muscles.

It's pretty easy to make a wheat bag heating pad. All you need is some strong material like cotton, canvas, or tartan, as long as there's no give in it, so it doesn't stretch. Keep in mind, it needs to be pretty thick so when the wheat is heated (and it gets pretty hot) that you don't burn yourself.

Once you pick your material, cut a square about 18" each side and fold it in half so it's inside out. It will be oblong shape. Stitch down one short side and the long side. A sewing machine works best as you need short stitches close together, so the wheat doesn't come out. If you stitch by hand go over it again to make sure the stitches are tight. Next, turn it the right way in so the seam is on the inside. You will need to buy some Flax seed or Wheat. They need to be the whole kernel. Fill the bag about 1/2 way, then stitch the one side that is left, sealing it tight.

If you are handy with sewing, and don't mind a little extra work, you might want to divide the bag into sections, maybe in 4. Put in 1/4 of your seeds then stitch the bag 1/4 of the way up, drop in another 1/4 of the seeds and stitch those in, repeating for the rest, so you will have 4 compartments full of seeds, instead of one big one. Then you will have seeds fairly distributed throughout your hand made heating pad. This isn't necessary, but a great tip.

At this point, if you desire, you can use essential oils to sprinkle on the material for aromatherapy.

You will need to microwave it for about 2 minutes.

* Please note all microwaves are different, so please "test" it a few times for more or less time to see what works for you. Please use caution when first using it, as it might come out of the microwave very hot. It stays warm for a couple of hours. You can also put these in the fridge/freezer if the cold is better for you.

If you want, you can make these any shape you like. For example, a horseshoe for your neck or a heart for a child to hold when going to sleep, etc. You can make these as big or as small as you desire. Just remember that you are going to need as many seeds as it takes to fill 1/2 the bag. Usually about 1lb is enough for the 18" bags.

These heating pads make great gifts for yourself or for others. They can be reused time and time again.

Good luck making yours.

About The Author: Christine Miserandino is a writer, motivational speaker, and patient advocate from NY. Her writing has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, medical newsletters and television media. Check out http://www.ButYouDontLookSick.com to read more of her articles, and to receive her monthly newsletter.

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RE: How to Make a Wheat Heating Pad

You can also use rice and I like to use close knit terry cloth, it's softer. (06/02/2005)

By Connie

RE: How to Make a Wheat Heating Pad

I have a friend who used a pre-made stuffed animal. She took out part of the body stuffing and replaced it with rice, making it floppy. Mine is a blue Teddy bear. This would be great for kids.

Mary Lynn (07/10/2005)

By Teddilyn56

RE: How to Make a Wheat Heating Pad

I posted a site about making heating pads out of deer corn. It was diamondthreadworks.com. Hope this helps because deer corn is cheaper. If you can't use all of it up make heating bags for Christmas presents or hand warmers in the winter. You can use rice if you like, either will work. (08/07/2005)

By seamstress

RE: How to Make a Wheat Heating Pad

I made one for myself to use after knee surgery. I used rice and heavy muslin to make mine, and I use it for a cold pack as well as a heating pad. Just pop it into a plastic bag and store it in the freezer until needed.

Harlean from AR (03/28/2007)

By Harlean from Arkansas

RE: How to Make a Wheat Heating Pad

I have made the heat bags for years. I use wheat and I add about 3/4 cup of dried Lavender to the wheat. I also advise people when they have used it 10 times, for the next time to heat it with a cup of water to get some moisture back into the wheat.

From Manny in Australia (09/17/2008)

By mannys

RE: How to Make a Wheat Heating Pad

A friend told me of using corn. Take my word. Do not use it. It is a very heavy heating pad. It hurt more then it helped. So thank-you for the better idea. Can anyone tell me which is the lightest? Thanks.

Shari (11/22/2008)

By Shari

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How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

Need instructions to sew hot/cold packs made from dried beans or rice and aromatic herbs for neck or muscle aches. Have some time during surgery recovery to make these as thank you gifts.

Rosemarie from Tampa Bay, FL

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RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

I put some rice in an old "unholey" sock and tied a knot in it. Of course it's for my own use not for a gift. Microwave for about 1 minute or less. Test the heat before placing it on the sore area.

I like making small items of this sort out of bandannas. They are easy to work with and there are no raw edges to worry about. You can put rice with a little lavender for relaxation. Fold the bandanna in half and stitch all the way around the open edges. Then fold again and stitch to make your tube then put the rice and lavender inside and close by machine stitching. These can be decorated with ribbon or lace.

You can also use the soft pajama fleece. You can get this in really nice prints and florals. Have someone check the remnant table at the fabric store. Bandannas are about a dollar twenty nine. Some of the dollar stores have several colors of bandannas. Dollar General has a really nice grade of red and blue bandannas.

I have always used these hot. I don't know how the rice will react to being placed in the freezer. Maybe someone else can help with that. (09/03/2007)

By MartyD

RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

There are crystals that you can buy online for the cooling ones. I can't seem to find the link right now, but when my Jaycees troop made them for the soldiers we had Googled "soldier's neck wrap" or something like that. (09/04/2007)

By cfbandit

RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

I make and sell the rice bags. I use fleece and cut a square 10 inches by 10 inches. Then put right sides together and sew leaving a space to fill. I turn them and fill with rice sew up the space and I sew 5 knots with yarn or embroidery floss. I put one in the middle and space 4 around the square, this makes it so the rice dosen't all stay in one big space. You microwave them 2-3 minutes for hot and put them in the freezer for cold. With fleece you get a moist heat. I have a bad back so the square is nice on the back. Enjoy. By dameemag

RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

You can also use feed corn, sold at feed stores. It has more weight than rice and I understand doesn't have that smell that comes from a rice bag. I bought men's cottons socks (they were the cheapest that were all cotton) and filled them with rice. As they were dress socks they have a curve in them already that makes for a nice neck warmer. I use them in the winter for our outside kitty's house under his towels, in my daughter's bed to heat her up (I don't like electric blankets for kids) and for me.

I'm going to try corn this year as the rice can really start to smell like, hmmm, well it's just a microwaved dry rice smell. Good luck though, they are awesome gifts. (09/04/2007)

By michawnpita

RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

We've used finger towels for these before. Just fold in half and sew as the other posts have said. As for the crystals for the cold ones, they're sold in the garden department at you local "discount" department stores. I can't rightfully remember the commercial name, but it's a crystal you put in a vase/pot; dampen and plant your plants in without soil. The only drawback to this is it has to be wet and wrung out to be used.

You can make your own freezer pack with regular rubbing alcohol and water (mixed approximately in equal parts) in a heavy duty freezer bag. The alcohol won't freeze, the water will. Play around with the ratio to get the consistency you like. (09/05/2007)

By dinkly

RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

As far as hot packs are concerned, I use an old white tube sock and empty a bag of white rice into it. You can fill it as full as you wish to make it more firm or more flexible. Secure the end of the sock with a rubber band. When you need a hot pack, simply heat it in the microwave for a few minutes and it's ready to use. It can be reused repeatedly. It smells like rice pudding while it's warm (yummy).

As for an ice pack, take a sponge and saturate it with a 50/50 solution of water and rubbing alcohol. Place this in a heavy duty zip lock freezer bag and place in freezer. The alcohol will keep it from freezing solid and keep it pliable enough to wrap around a skinned knee or whatever. These can be refrozen and reused countless times. They make sponges and Ziploc bags in such cute designs now that you can make really cute ones. (09/05/2007)

By tjcofth

RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

I used to make and sell these. They are great. Mine were made in a variety of shapes and sizes using 100% cotton quilting material or 100% cotton flannel. I used cow corn for the filler. It is cheaper than rice, about $6 or $7 for a 50 lb. bag. When new, they smell like popcorn and are a bit moist which is great for aches and pains. Eventually they start to dry out, but then I just dampen a washcloth or kitchen towel to wrap around it for moisture.

Warm them and toss them under the sheet while you are getting ready for bed and you will be snug as a bug when you hit the sheets. My kids keep several sizes in zipper bags in the freezer for ice packs, as they are flexible and hold the cold for a good long while. (09/07/2007)

By Trisch

RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

I add dried lavender which is a very calming smell. This completely covers the nuked rice odor, which isn't too bad to begin with. I have also used dried rosemary, but I'm sure you could use any herb. Even at the Whole Foods market lavender is only 19.99/lb which ends up being really inexpensive. A little goes a long way. (09/15/2007)

By biscuit

RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

For the person who didn't know how well rice would work in the freezer: A flexible ice pack can be made by filling a plastic resealable bag with rice and placing into a freezer. They work well, because they are flexible. However, they do not stay cold for long (maximum of 30 minutes), so I recommend making more than one. It is always beneficial to have multiple ice packs available anyway. Good luck. (01/09/2008)

By NativeRose

RE: How To Make Homemade Hot/Cold Packs

Enjoyed all of your suggestions very much and thank you. I have two bad bulging discs in the back of my neck. I use moist hot packs. I make my own and use a black tube sock filled with beans and knot the top. I use black as the white shows everything and I am a neat freak so black does not show the soil as much.

I use a sock over a sock so I can wash the outer sock without bothering the beans. For bulging disc people only moist heat helps my neck, dry heat will make it worse. If I'm in much pain I use cold first then put the heat on after about 10 minutes of cold. It stays warm for a long time, too. Works great for me. (01/27/2008)

By Sandy B

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Homemade Heat Packs

What can I use to fill a homemade heat pack?

Lori from Ponca, NE

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RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I made a whole bunch of heat packs and filled them with oats. Because I had to buy a 50 lb. bag of oats, I used them in the bird feeder. (12/29/2006)

By siris.

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

Rice grains, uncooked of course. Beans will work too. Add lavender or some sage if you want to. Enjoy! (12/30/2006)

By meoowmom

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

Use an off brand rice, but not minute rice. It works great! (01/03/2007)

By eyelovecats

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

Fill a cotton tube sock 3/4 of the length with plain white rice and sew the end shut. Heat this in the microwave on a pie plate (to keep it clean) for 2 minutes. I usually put a washcloth under the heated sock at the beginning because it is really warm. As it cools, I remove the washcloth. It will stay warm for about 20 minutes. Mine have been used repeatedly. (01/06/2007)

By Jazzylazzy

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I had the idea to make one for myself last night having sore muscles from jogging. I poured some Sushi rice I had on hand in a sock and tied it off with a scrunchie rubber hair band. It worked awesome. My legs went from being tight and sore to barely sore the next day. I'm gonna try adding lavender or sage, any other herb suggestions? Also, just curious why not minute rice? Does it puff up or explode or something? Now I want to try it to see. :) (02/15/2007)

By Sami

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

Minute rice works well too. I didn't have regular rice. I also tied the sock in a knot at the end. (04/29/2007)

By wilma

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I use rice in an old tube sock. I just tie the opening in a knot. I have one I microwave for a heat-pack, and one I keep in the freezer for an ice pack. So simple. (08/08/2007)

By Brenda Chavis

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

There's this website selling specialized heating pad filled with mineral salt. The heating pad not only retained heat, but available with very nice natural flower scent. For some reason, salt ingredient has strong stimulate effect for blood circulation, and the weight of the salt also allows heat to penetrate under our skin surface that creates a more therapeutic effect.

This is definitely unique, and effective. It's available at http://www.saleyaremedy.com (09/03/2007)

By SoSandra

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I woke up at 3:00am with terrible back pain and was in NO condition to pull out a needle and thread and sew up a sock with rice in it. I took a wet medium sized bath towel and zapped it in the microwave for 2 minutes then placed the towel in a large freezer storage bag (don't put bag in microwave, it may melt) and TADA! Instant heating pad. The towel stayed very warm for almost an hour and solved my back pain problem. (10/28/2007)

By Christine

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

Has anyone had problems with microwaving neck pillows burning, that are filled with a combo of flax seed and lavender? (11/30/2007)

By Gloria

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

We made one with flax seed, but the flax seed seems to turn bad a stink after a few uses. We will try rice or beans. (12/13/2007)

By Joe

RE: Homemade Heat Packs - specific instructions

I was able to make 13 homemade heating pads with 25 lbs of rice, two bath towels, and 26 one serving packets of tea. First I cut the towels into pieces measuring 10 x 20 inches. I folded each piece long ways and sewed two sides, leaving one side open. I turned it right side outward and filled each sack with one full 20oz Dixie cup of rice. Then I added one packet of tea, a half a Dixie cup of rice, another packet of tea, and another half Dixie cup of rice. So each heating pad this size needs 40oz of rice (two full Dixie cups).

If these measurements are followed exactly there should be just enough rice and no extra. Lastly, I folded the raw edges in just enough to catch them in my seam as I sewed the last edge shut. Each heating pad should be about three quarters; full of rice. Three bath towels may be needed for some, as I had no scrap left over. Get the measurements of the towels you want and be sure to do the math before you buy them. Also make sure you get 100% cloth, whether you use a towel or not.

The tea I used was peppermint and chamomile, but any fragrant tea may be used, or none at all if you prefer, it's just to make it smell good. My only other note in making these heating pads is to be sure to have a funnel handy, it is a necessity. This project cost me approximately $24 for 13 beautiful and useful gifts ($1.84 per gift), and I know for a fact it can be done cheaper. (12/18/2007)

By always2bfaithful

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I filled a bandanna with some pinto beans. I tied all the corners together and put it in the microwave. No sewing needed. (04/27/2008)

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I have been using rice with whole clove or cinnamon stick for scent enhancement to make my hot packs. I usually just buy the scrap fabrics that are reduced in price at the fabric shop for mine, so I have a variety of shapes and sizes for all different uses. I'd like to know if anyone has ever tried using the small river stones to retain heat longer?

April (09/22/2008)

By jess

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

DO NOT PUT LAVENDER IN THE MICROWAVE! It is one of the few herbs that burns in the microwave. I recommend dumping the contents of a tea bag (peppermint works best) to make it smell nice, as well as rice and a little salt, and place it in scrap cloth that you have tied into a small sack. Old socks tend to be smelly, especially after being microwaved. Works like a charm. They do tend to cool down within an hour, so be prepared to reheat. (11/27/2008)

By Maegan

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

My mom and I made 2 homemade heat packs to give as presents. My dad has one and uses it constantly. We put uncooked brown rice and lavender buds in them. Believe it or not, I'm 9 years old and might start going into a business with these cool things! (12/24/2008)

By Anonymous

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I buy fabric napkins on sale, generally for a dollar or so, and use those either two sewn together and sectioned off to make a BIG sack, or one folded in half, which is a perfect length to fit across my shoulders or along my spine (I'm kinda little). :) The napkins are generally a brushed cotton which is nice and soft and have pretty colors - and of course are pre-cut and edged which helps! If folding in half, I then just sew two of the open sides shut, turn inside out, fill with rice or wheat, fold in the top edges and sew shut.

Often you can find a napkin that's slightly bigger than the others and I use that to make a cover, simply fold in half and sew two sides shut and slip over the sack. These are wonderful gifts. I am a massage therapist and use them all the time on myself or clients. (01/01/2009)

By Lisa

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I bought the hand warmers that stay hot for about 7+ hours and they work great. All you do is take them from the packet and they heat up. Then after they are done you can reuse them, by putting them into the microwave for 10-25 seconds and voila! It will be extremely hot for at least an hour. You might wanna wrap it up in a small hand towel after you take it out. (01/17/2009)

By shannon

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I make heat packs all the time and I find that using an old mismatch sock works great. Add uncooked white rice, tie the top and place in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes depending on the size of the sock. (02/07/2009)

By Becky

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

We use these to help soothe our puppy in his crate at night. It is effective and safe if he happened to chew one open. I place it under his bedding. (02/11/2009)

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Homemade Heat Packs

I am going to make some therapeutic bags for heating and cooling muscles and injuries. I plan to use flax seed for filler. What is the best kind of fabric (heat resistant, yet breathes) for me to use as the outer shell?

By Trixee from Phoenix, AZ

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RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I made rice bags years ago, and I used unbleached muslin. I heat them in the microwave. I've not had any problems. (11/22/2010)

By mrs.story

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

Jersey knit, like from jersey t-shirt sheets works great too! (11/22/2010)

By bkvander

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

Rice would be better than flax seed. The flax seed is smaller and easier to burn if you have it in too long. Rice burns too, but not as easily. They all crumble with time. Stocking fabric is good. Buy tube socks and use them. Cut off at the ankle and sew it at both ends. (11/24/2010)

By TandT Grandma

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

Flax seed will mold when exposed to moisture and the oils in it will probably turn rancid when exposed to repeated heat. I'd use rice, beans, or something dry. (11/25/2010)

By susanmajp

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I have a friend who sells these at a chiropractor's office locally. She recommends only using cotton fabric (denim) and cotton thread and then fills them with corn from a feed store. They heat evenly, stay warm longer, and the cotton will not flame out in the microwave. (11/26/2010)

By steelerfan43

RE: Homemade Heat Packs

I made microwaveable heatpacks using terry cloth and rice. I put Velcro across one end so the rice could be emptied out and the terry washed. I also made covers for this using different fabrics for the different seasons. Good luck. (11/26/2010)

By Banty

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Homemade Heat Packs

Can you use polyester fabric for making the microwave heating bags?

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