DIY Heat Pad With Rice
These rice heat bags are an easy way to make a natural heating pad. Throw it in the freezer for an ice pack too!
Servings: 1 rice bag
Equipment
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
Ingredients
- 12 inch square piece of cotton fabric or whatever shape/size you prefer
- 5 pound bag white rice (might not all be used)
Instructions
- Fold the material in half with right sides together. Start at one of the short sides and sew the long side and part of the opposite short side, leaving a gap of several inches on the last short side. This is where you're going to put the uncooked rice in.
- Turn the fabric tube inside out so that the rough ends are hidden.
- Fill the tube with rice until it is about 2/3 full. You can also add some lavender buds or a few drops of essential oils for a relaxing experience.
- Fold the remaining side in so that the rough ends are hidden and sew closed.
Notes
To use: Heat on high in the microwave for 60 seconds or until the desired temperature is reached. The exact time will depend on your microwave.