tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post5371932366541457550..comments2022-12-03T15:37:02.726-06:00Comments on {Not all those that wander are lost - Tolkien}: Up-cycling Hubby's Old T-shirtCariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-88278451296228734432016-04-04T11:08:10.390-05:002016-04-04T11:08:10.390-05:00I made this a year ago making my own pattern out o...I made this a year ago making my own pattern out of cloth. Wish I would have thought of the shirt thing *geesh* But I used shelled corn. Talk about HEAVY and it took forever to heat up. So I will try this with rice to see if its lighter that way. :) :) Dawnettahttp://www.ltlbitscreations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-42175121010600051042016-01-24T15:39:48.471-06:002016-01-24T15:39:48.471-06:00heat in the microwave or one or two mins. if not h...heat in the microwave or one or two mins. if not hot enough for you gradually add time until right for you. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER HEAT SINCE YOU CAN GET SERIOUS BURNS IF TOO HOT.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156208092999735724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-72719020399546180102016-01-20T17:32:17.231-06:002016-01-20T17:32:17.231-06:00I make something similar to this using field corn ...I make something similar to this using field corn and polar fleece. The polar fleece, which is 100% polyester, has never once caught on fire while in the microwave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-26673234470606241162016-01-01T19:50:29.550-06:002016-01-01T19:50:29.550-06:00Did you wind up trying this, Val? I would love to ...Did you wind up trying this, Val? I would love to know how it works and how you did it! I am trying to brainstorm some way to make it wearable! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-59889352171133836372015-11-24T23:22:16.883-06:002015-11-24T23:22:16.883-06:00I converted 5kg using google it say roughly 11lbs....I converted 5kg using google it say roughly 11lbs. ig that helps anyone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07153327195748444739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-84302667458901019912015-01-01T12:06:06.690-06:002015-01-01T12:06:06.690-06:00Sorry for the slow reply, we have had family visit...Sorry for the slow reply, we have had family visiting for Christmas. We used two t-shirts because one did not seem strong enough for the project, so it would probably depend on the material of the t-shirt. Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-71279919948050752014-12-24T12:14:11.301-06:002014-12-24T12:14:11.301-06:00I'm going to make one of these for my Dad. Can...I'm going to make one of these for my Dad. Can you tell me why you used two shirts instead of one? I wonder if it would make a difference.amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-76560707362298494832014-12-06T17:22:13.175-06:002014-12-06T17:22:13.175-06:00I don't think rice has any healing properties....I don't think rice has any healing properties. I think it is the warmth that makes you more comfortable, but I'm not sure.Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-31017217682111797822014-12-06T17:19:02.340-06:002014-12-06T17:19:02.340-06:00That's awesome! I would love to see a picture...That's awesome! I would love to see a picture of your finished product. Feel free to leave a picture on my FB page. https://www.facebook.com/purposefulwanderingCariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-34164122737526608782014-12-06T17:15:31.658-06:002014-12-06T17:15:31.658-06:00Thanks for the tip! I'll make sure and put it...Thanks for the tip! I'll make sure and put it in the post as an update. :)Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-10765095055084019032014-12-06T16:10:15.412-06:002014-12-06T16:10:15.412-06:00I used 18 cups of rice for this project. My husban...I used 18 cups of rice for this project. My husband is in the Army, and constantly complaining of back pain. I'm sure this will work wonders for him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-12491836910909106282014-12-03T00:41:46.864-06:002014-12-03T00:41:46.864-06:00Nice! I have disc issues as well but after attempt...Nice! I have disc issues as well but after attempting intense hula-hooping for a few days, realised it was more so an inflammation of the nerve/muscle when it 'swelled' up =( still having great pain.. am so gona try this =)<br />Just curious though, does the rice itself actually have a healing therapy or its just a more practical option? Also, would the little black insects start dominating the rice in the long run?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02432317769400945750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-29408813246133932952014-12-01T23:39:33.629-06:002014-12-01T23:39:33.629-06:00Word of warning. Use oly 100% cotton t-shirts and ...Word of warning. Use oly 100% cotton t-shirts and 100% cotton thread. Polyester can catch fire in a microwave.Gehnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945844972823898779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-31326300685770970462014-11-30T22:24:41.526-06:002014-11-30T22:24:41.526-06:00I have used rice socks for years, but I think your...I have used rice socks for years, but I think your idea of covering the entire back will help even more! Thanks so much for sharing!Jan @ Another Hatchett Jobhttp://www.anotherhatchettjob.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-26837947412757123122014-11-19T20:50:44.247-06:002014-11-19T20:50:44.247-06:00More than 5 cups. I would say ten cups, but I...More than 5 cups. I would say ten cups, but I'm not sure.Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-31330680871396741982014-11-19T20:49:15.049-06:002014-11-19T20:49:15.049-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-22411549741089135822014-11-19T20:40:14.826-06:002014-11-19T20:40:14.826-06:00Would love to make this,,,what is 5k for the rice...Would love to make this,,,what is 5k for the rice measurement? 5 cups?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-32966578648378508012014-09-28T10:06:17.006-05:002014-09-28T10:06:17.006-05:00Hello Christmas presents!! I don't know anyone...Hello Christmas presents!! I don't know anyone over the age of 40, who doesn't need one of these!! Great motivator to clean off my sewing table too! Well, I'm off to the Goodwill store to find some fun T-shirts!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683259598128948324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-25917127734696714142014-02-06T21:11:12.772-06:002014-02-06T21:11:12.772-06:00I don't have any problem fitting it in my micr...I don't have any problem fitting it in my microwave and I think my microwave is normal to small in size. Glad you like my little project. Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-89007366862301503942014-02-06T20:50:59.572-06:002014-02-06T20:50:59.572-06:00Great idea!! Does it actually fit in the microwave...Great idea!! Does it actually fit in the microwave? It looks huge! I want one of these so badly. I also wonder if peppermint oil could be used.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17844822614459383139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-42985217723646884242014-01-19T17:17:25.499-06:002014-01-19T17:17:25.499-06:00Every microwave is different. Start with two minu...Every microwave is different. Start with two minutes and if it is not hot enough, put it in for one more minute. Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-50566962039357577082014-01-19T16:56:41.614-06:002014-01-19T16:56:41.614-06:00How long do you leave it in the microwave??How long do you leave it in the microwave??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-85982749804709905742014-01-04T21:46:42.464-06:002014-01-04T21:46:42.464-06:00You heat it the microwave. :)You heat it the microwave. :)Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-85972822751916530262014-01-04T20:16:23.247-06:002014-01-04T20:16:23.247-06:00This may be a silly question but how do you heat t...This may be a silly question but how do you heat this? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4023844655261063940.post-51831149138408351162014-01-03T21:49:28.351-06:002014-01-03T21:49:28.351-06:00That would be awesome Val! I've been meaning ...That would be awesome Val! I've been meaning to make a new and improved version. If you make one I would love to see it. :)Cariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543228508186123866noreply@blogger.com