Place the rice heating pad in the microwave along with one cup of water for 1 3 minutes.
Diy microwavable heating pad no rice.
This will add moist heat and keep the rice from scorching.
How to use a microwavable heating pad.
It s easy to make diy microwave heating pads with items you likely have around your house.
Sew an invisible stitch or use fabric glue to close the opening in the heating pads.
7 1 2 x 40 1 2 rectangle of cotton.
I chose a scarf shape for this heating pad as it can be used for all ages and sizes and will easily cover body parts while staying in position.
The heated rice smells a bit like popcorn or lavender flavored popcorn in this case but you can keep reheating it in these 2 3 minute intervals as long as you need to.
Herbs like lavender rosemary or chamomile can be added or a few drops of essential oils.
This diy rice heating pad can be made in 30 minutes.
Tips for making.
Alternatively heat the pads in an oven safe dish in the oven at low heat 200 degrees f or less for 10 15 minutes.
Here s how to make an easy diy microwavable rice heating pad.
Supplies for microwavable heating pad.
Heat it for 2 3 minutes and apply where you need heat.
Apply the warmed heating pad to the desired body part.
Rice heating pads are good for nursing aches and pains.
Two minutes in the microwave if you want your diy rice heating pad to be extra warm.
Just warm these homemade rice heating pads in the microwave and it will.
Just warm your heating pad at one minute intervals in the microwave.
I ve had one diy rice heating pad for a couple of years now that i have used over and over again.
A sock or sewn washcloth or piece of flannel can be filled with things like rice corn flaxseed buckwheat or lentils.
It is attractive and makes a nice gift for friends and family alike.
Microwave the heating pads for about 30 seconds at a time for no more than a total of 1 to 1 5 minutes.
Start heating your rice filled heating pad at one minute.
This step by step tutorial will show you how to make a microwavable heating pad.
Keep an eye on your heating pad so that it doesn t smoke.