Originally Posted by LiveToQuilt
The directions say to put the shiny side toward the hot (or cold)object.
I have found that insulbrite is not enough, by itself, for potholders. You need that extra layer of cotton batting.
I find that "shiny side toward the hot" direction rather silly. Once you have the pot holder made, how do you know which side to use? I use both sides of my pot holders. Who stands there and looks to see which side is up before they pick up a hot pot? Surely not me.