Things needed:
* A clean cotton tube sock
* Uncooked rice (DO NOT use instant) or flax seed.
* A thread and a needle
* Some cloth cut to a little bigger then your sock
It's as easy as one, two, three...
1) Take your sock and fill it with rice (I use ground flax seed as it stays hotter longer). Fill it half way, cut off the tube part and sew the sock part closed. You can also add in scents if you at this part. (I added two cotton disks with eucalyptus and mint scented oil.)
2) Take your cloth (I use jersey knit, cause I like it) and sew a pouch slightly bigger then your sock. Put your sock in it and sew it shut. (This isn't necessary, but it makes it look prettier :)
3) Heat that sucker up for about 60-90 sec in your microwave, or let it chill in the freezer for an hour. Set it on those sore muscles and relax!
The Facts:
I have level 0.5 for sewing skills. My mom taught me the basics when I was a kid. I goofed a few times when making the pouch but it came out ok. It looks a lot better then just a sock tied at it's end. I got 12 socks for $8 at Marshalls, I got the flax seed from my kitchen. I got it a while ago. I've found it online for $1 a pound, figure about a pound for each sock. In total you should be able to make this project 12 times for about $20 or once for about $10. Not bad.
The Test:
After making this project I had to test it against my store bought ceramic heating pad. This pad cost me about $30 from Target. To my surprise the flax seed stayed hotter longer and actually felt better as it had a moister to it. I ended up using it on my shoulders/neck and lower back before the heat was gone.
The Ratings:
Difficulty
Child's playCost
Enjoyment
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