easy moist heating pad

Posted by rosie on January 22, 2000 at 03:02:57:

In Reply to: handwarmers - 3 types posted by Eliz. on January 15, 2000 at 15:49:32:

Reading these warming devices makes me realize that I probably have
another great solution sitting in a drawer. Great for sore necks
and stiff bodyparts (oh dear--I swear that was intended as an innocent
remark. I looked at it and almost changed it to muscular stiffness but
that is worse :-o)is this easy to make heating pad:

1. Cut a square of soft fabric (anything that will not fry in a
microwave--it has to be soft and have some give) approximately
8"x15"
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2. Fold the fabric the "long way" wrong side out and sew on short
edge around to a long edge so that you have the "top" short edge
open.

open---> ____
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3. Turn right side out and fill halfway with uncooked rice
(cooked would be gross), and sew shut. Tadah! Toss it in the
microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes and there you go. It lasts
for at least half an hour. Be careful--it's very hot at first.
You can also put it in the freezer for a few hours and have a
homemade icepack.

I am expecting some henna from castleart (thanks Carrie) soon, and I
will try out my heating padd and let you guys know how it turns out.

Rosie

Follow-ups:

• Re: easy moist heating pad rosie 03:04:55 1/22/00 (2)
  • Re: easy moist heating pad Catherine Nielsen 21:59:38 1/22/00 (1)
    • a momentary (almost)OT awwwwww Catherine Cartwright JOnes 18:53:57 1/23/00 (0)