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04-17-2010, 08:09 PM
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It is a very soft, silky, synthetic fabric.
I wouldn't want to microwave it... most of the patterns for these packs all recommend using a natural fiber :wink: but it would make a luxurious cover :D:D:D
I wouldn't want to microwave it... most of the patterns for these packs all recommend using a natural fiber :wink: but it would make a luxurious cover :D:D:D
04-18-2010, 01:40 AM
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I have made heat bags out of cotton, but you can add any type of cover you want.
I also use corn instead of rice or wheat. I do not like the smell however corn smells like popcorn cooking, who wouldn't like that. :thumbup:
I have attached an instruction link: http://www.diamondthreadworks.com/mi...ating_bags.htm
I also use corn instead of rice or wheat. I do not like the smell however corn smells like popcorn cooking, who wouldn't like that. :thumbup:
I have attached an instruction link: http://www.diamondthreadworks.com/mi...ating_bags.htm
04-18-2010, 02:36 AM
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we only use cotton four our rice bags, my nephew messed up once and found a cotton/poly blend...it melted and burned in the microwave...i would be very leery of using any synthetic material in the microwave.
if you are making them for cold packs it would be ok i suppose but i would NOT heat any synthetic in the microwave!
if you are making them for cold packs it would be ok i suppose but i would NOT heat any synthetic in the microwave!
04-18-2010, 11:10 AM
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If your vintage chenille is cotton than it should be OK...but if you have a piece of rayon/cotton or poly/cotton vintage chenille...I wouldn't touch it...could melt.
New chenille yardage is cotton...so that should be fine.
New chenille yardage is cotton...so that should be fine.
04-18-2010, 04:17 PM
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Funny I seen this thread. My mom has a sinus infection so she has been using a rice pack made out of two washcloths on her face. She came to my house yesterday and put it in the microwave, she pulled it out (after about 30 seconds or so) because it started smelling like burnt popcorn! there was a hole burnt all the way through both washclothes! so BE CAREFUL with rice backs!
I too have used 100% cotton and never had a problem but I guess there is always a first time for everything.
I too have used 100% cotton and never had a problem but I guess there is always a first time for everything.
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