Hmmm, not so sure about making my own. Wouldn’t the rice be likely to catch on fire? I know the wheat packs recomnend you put a small cup of water in microwave with the pack to avoid damage. This one doesn’t seem to give same warning

wow – never knew it could be so simple

yeah these would make great gifts especially in care packs for un-well friends

I actually made one of these before and apparently I did it right so yay for that

So simple! a perfect project to do on a weekend. Gives me an idea to make a small one for my daughter instead of paying $15…this will cost only a few dollars and can be made to suit your own needs.

It’s that time of year again – frosty, blustering wind outside. Would love to try out my new sewing machine with a simple project like this

easy and cute idea, pity I cant sew

Thanks for the creative project. Love heat packs and they work well when instructions are followed on heat times and safety.

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  A nice little project for the weekend.

How amazing! And so simple. Thank you very much.

I’m not a crafty person, but surely even I could make these. I do love a heat pack and have a number of them in my home. What a great gift idea, too.

Sounds so simple to make. I’ll have to make some of these for myself and friends. Great idea as Christmas gifts I think. Better start making them now.

Nice idea but like moms have already mentioned be “FIRE SAFE” .
Wheat, rice what ever be aware!
Video for fire dangers with rice heat bags▶ 1:40
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FIRE SERVICE FILM HIGHLIGHTS WHEAT BAG DANGER West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has teamed …

i LOVE THIS Idea. I think these would make a great gift also

I thing this is a great idea for Mums to help kiddies make for gifts. I think they would be a great idea for Father’s day presents at school fetes too!

I sent one of these to my Mum when she was under going Chemo. Chemo makes you feel very cold and she was just skin and bone so felt the cold even in the middle of Summer. She loved her heat pack. When she passed away I kept the heat pack…I feel like when I use it that im sharing Mums warmth if that makes sense.

Sounds good – but will they catch fire like I have heard?

I never thought of using rice. I’m not a fan of the toasted wheaty smell even with essential oils sprinkled on it.

These would make beautiful home made gifts!! Although does the rice work the same as wheat?

ive been wanting to make this for ages, I don’t know why I don’t do it, now I have seen this post, I need to learn to use the sewing machine….one question, do I need to put essential oil in every now and then? hope someone can answer this question.

Does the rice dry out after a while?