skip to main content

Making Microwave heating pad

20 years ago

I have owned several of the Thermophore type heating pads for at least eight years The outer covers are now getting ragged. I made a new cover from flannel and then cut open one of the pads. No problem in making a new one but I am curious as to the material in the heating pads. It looks something like rice but it isn't. Any ideas of what it might be ? (small, white kernels).

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

msmeow
20 years ago
I have read about making these, and it seems like the stuffing IS rice, or flax seed or something else similar.
bkfdwife
20 years ago
the company I sew for, that's what we make. Ours is a combo of rice, flax and spices. Sounds like you have a corn one, a friend of mine in New York makes them from corn.
Hope it helps,
Lisa
Related Professionals
Rochester Furniture & Accessories · Burlington Furniture & Accessories · Pocatello Furniture & Accessories · New Orleans Interior Designers & Decorators · Muskogee Interior Designers & Decorators · Newport News Interior Designers & Decorators · Worthington Interior Designers & Decorators · Portsmouth Interior Designers & Decorators · Springfield Furniture & Accessories · Lincoln Furniture & Accessories · Westerly Furniture & Accessories · Merced Furniture & Accessories · Riverside Furniture & Accessories · Colorado Springs Furniture & Accessories · San Angelo Furniture & Accessories
covehillsoaper
20 years ago
Could it be barley?
buteau3rd
20 years ago
I only use rice in mine.....heat for two minutes in micro wave. I only use 100% cotton fabric.
clairdo2
20 years ago
I think it's some kind of wheat.
keepeminstitches
20 years ago
I've heard barley, but have never tried making one.

Mary

Related Stories

LOFTS Houzz Tour: A Bachelor Pad’s Part II

By Becky Harris

A designer has a hand in two phases of this movie director’s life and his loft in a landmark Art Deco building in L.A.

HOUSEKEEPING The Quick and Easy Way to Clean a Microwave

By Marianne Lipanovich

All you need is water and a couple of other natural ingredients to get your appliance sparkling and smelling fresh again

GREEN BUILDING Insulation Basics: Heat, R-Value and the Building Envelope

By Mariana Pickering (Emu Building Science)

Learn how heat moves through a home and the materials that can stop it, to make sure your insulation is as effective as you think

KITCHEN DESIGN Discover the Pull of Microwave Drawers

By Rachel Grace

More accessible, less noticeable and highly space efficient, microwave drawers are a welcome newcomer in kitchen appliances

APARTMENTS Houzz Tour: Personalizing a Miami Bachelor Pad

By Becky Harris

Meaningful artwork and other taste-specific touches make for a masculine home that happily fits the owner

THE HARDWORKING HOME Make the Most of Your Window Wall

By Catherine Hug — Einrichtungsberatung

The Hardworking Home: Put that area under your window to work as a mini library, a crash pad, a workspace, storage and more

KITCHEN DESIGN Get Cookin' With the Right Microwave

By KitchenLab Interiors

Energy zapped from trying to pick a microwave model and location? This guide will fire up your decision making

KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS Kitchen Counters: High-Tech Solid Surfaces Make Maintenance Easy

By Ivon Street Studio

Sculpted by heat and nonporous by nature, solid-surface countertops bring imagination and low maintenance to the kitchen

FLOORS Is Radiant Heating or Cooling Right for You?

By Mariana Pickering (Emu Building Science)

Questions to ask before you go for one of these temperature systems in your floors or walls (yes, walls)

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Chill Out: 10 Cool Ways to Beat the Heat Outdoors

By Steve Asbell

Step away from the A/C's artificial blast — and treat yourself to these more natural cool-down methods in the great outdoors

Sponsored

Industry Leading General Contractors in Franklin County, Ohio

More Discussions

Sewing Sling Chair seats. It's easy! You can do it!

3

Before and After with Chat GPT

12