hot cold packs
#5
I have used cracked corn a lot in the hot packs I make. I use heavy ticking fabric. I have sev. sizes that I use. Usually 3 mins. in the microwave is all it takes for a lg one (about 5X8 inch). Made sev. small sz for hand warmers to stick in your pocket.
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i know a lady who uses corn and beans (not together but one at a time) i guess they (work) ok...but when heated in the microwave they sure stink up the house. i hated the smell of the one she gave me as a gift that had beans in it...and the corn ones, well, if you love the house smelling like popped corn....personally i will stick to the rice. much more subtle odor, and you can add lavender making it even better.
Originally Posted by Fancy Nancy
i read somewhere to use whole kernel cracked corn - like you find at a feed store. you can crack it up into smaller pieces. has anyone ever used this in a hot/cold pack instead of rice?
#8
I use regular POPCORN - I've made a bunch of pocketwarmers using 6" squares of old denim jeans. Right sides together sew around 3 edges (2 long - 1 short), turn right side out, fill with POPCORN, turn down top edge and sew closed on machine.
Heat for 1 minute (or a little more - you have to test your microwave).
Easy to find - pretty inexpensive - smells good when heated - great gifts for those who work in the cold.
Heat for 1 minute (or a little more - you have to test your microwave).
Easy to find - pretty inexpensive - smells good when heated - great gifts for those who work in the cold.
#9
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Since we grow grain on our farm, I use wheat, barley or oats. The wheat kernels are denser so hold the heat longer and give off a slightly porridge smell when heated. I store hot packs not being used in a small rubbermaid container just to discourage any mouse guests and they have not chewed through any of the plastic. I also store a bucket of wheat in an old empty large popcron can for future hotpacks.
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