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| NotQuiteJuneCleaver |
Posted - Nov 24 2007 : 1:07:21 PM
I was flipping thru a magazine in the past few week and saw a little article on making microwavable handwarmers made from ceramic pie weights...anyone else see this and if so WHERE did I read it????? any help appreciated.
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| Miss Sassy |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 3:48:52 PM
I know it. I'm thinking it could be the thread I used as it is cotton/poly blend but I'm pretty irritated at the people at Martha Stewart for not helping me on this one.
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Yeah...I couldnt find it on the website either...mmmm...maybe the pie weights are a fire hazard!
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| NotQuiteJuneCleaver |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 3:33:36 PM
Yeah...I couldnt find it on the website either...mmmm...maybe the pie weights are a fire hazard!
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| tribalcime |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 3:11:56 PM
what about whole walnuts or whole buckeyes or even small pieces of wood in them ? would that work
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| Miss Sassy |
Posted - Dec 10 2007 : 3:02:48 PM
Hello,
I've been trying to resolve a problem where my hand warmers are catching on fire. I used the pattern from Martha Stewart's website (now conspicuously missing) for pie weights in cashmere. The cashmere is not synthetic but I'm wondering if the thread on them is the problem as it is a blend. Has anyone else had this happen? Would adding a cup of water to the microwave help? I tried contacting the staff at Martha Stewart but they have been less than helpful (transcript is on my blog). I bought my pie weights on eBay, BTWj, and found some at World Market, too. Thank you! Sarah
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 9:55:01 PM
I micro my herbal pillows for two minutes. They are 6 x 10 and hold about 3 1/2 cups of seeds. I would think with the handwarmers probably no longer than a minute? I'm going to use felted wool for mine.
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| bboopster |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 2:37:28 PM
Sorry Ladies No ceramic beads. The second company has them but the are very small .8mm and $3.55 a pound and min. order is 55lbs. That does not include shipping from Ohio to WI. SO Flax seeds it is. But how long do you micro and do you have to do anything to the seeds before you fill the bags.
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| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 08:58:25 AM
I am thinking of going with the flax seed unless you can find the beads somehow. I do like the fleece too, I had thought to use it. I want to make them for hockey games and sell some to parents etc. (hockey only costs a small fortune!ugh =o[ ) Does anyone know how long to microwave them and how long they stay hot?
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| bboopster |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 06:14:41 AM
Well spoke with one company today. They have what we need but the min. order is 20 metric tons. How many beads do you ladies want? Thanked him politely and told him I could really only use 50-100 pounds. Maybe we'll get lucky and he will send us a small sample. One more company to go and then I think we will all be using flax seed.  Will talk to the other company today. Will post this evening.
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 12:13:51 AM
note to self..do not let the kids know about the effects of pea gravel in a microwave..file away this information in the "kids shall not know how to burn up the microwave file" and toss away the key..LOL (just funning with ya Susan) LOL
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 10:10:44 PM
At the bazaar I attended on Saturday there was a lady that made handwarmers. Of course I jumped right on that to find out what she used in hers. It was flax seed. She made them out of polar fleece and just sewed the bottom shut. I think Martha's are much cuter with the blanket stitch all around.
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| NotQuiteJuneCleaver |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 6:43:02 PM
Yeah for you! Cant wait to hear!
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| bboopster |
Posted - Dec 03 2007 : 6:39:47 PM
I am in contact with two companies that sell the ceramic beads and will post in the next day what they say. I think, they think I'm nuts, when I tell them the story of why I want the beads. Hand warmers made out of old felted wool sweaters? What's a felted sweater? You shrink wool sweaters, make them into bags and fill them with beads that you microwave, to warm your hands? OK lady any thing you say. All in the name of warm hands!!!!!!!! 10 inches of snow and ice Saturday and 4 more on the way. Winter has hit Wisconsin. 
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| bboopster |
Posted - Dec 01 2007 : 07:34:35 AM
Place close today I will call first thing Monday AM and try to post before I go to work. Yes If this comes threw I would gladly sell and ship to all you Farmgirls.
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| bboopster |
Posted - Nov 30 2007 : 3:51:21 PM
Hello,
Guy never called back today. He might of thought I was nuts when I told him what I was going to use them for. I will call Saturday and Monday to find out more. I'm really interested as my son is bringing his girl friend home for Christmas. She lives in CA. We live in WI. She's going to freeze.  I think I will make her a muff with pockets to put the warmers in to.
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Nov 30 2007 : 09:37:19 AM
Yup - flax works pretty well and doesn't get stinky like rice.
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| NotQuiteJuneCleaver |
Posted - Nov 30 2007 : 03:52:19 AM
HAHA! But what fun it has been trying things! I too would love some pie weights if they become available. In the meantime I think I will stick to flax seeds myself.
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| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 9:13:59 PM
Susan-my dear please, do not catch anything on fire on in the name of science!!!!!!
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| nut4fabric |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 9:13:18 PM
Bummer on the pea gravel!!!! I too keep checking to see how the latest experiment is going, lots more fun than anything I should be getting done. LOL Betty Jo count me in if you can get them from your husbands supplier.
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| shawna |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 9:02:51 PM
well i'm sort of jumping in here, and i skipped page 2 and 3. i will say that flax works great in my micro. i use it in my "special" eye pillows, and it doesn't stink or get yucky. also very cheap if you buy in bulk from like a co-op. are you looking for the pie marbles? betty crocker catalog has some, i don't know about $$$$ though, can't be more an a new micro....
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 7:22:32 PM
Susan -- I'm sorry but I'm absolutely dying laughing here! Suppose the pea gravel got too hot??
I put my herbal heat packs in the microwave all the time and never have a problem. They're filled with rice or flax.
Betty Jo - if you could get the beads we could all buy some from you.
I'm supposed to be getting ready for a bazaar on Saturday and, instead, I keep coming here to find out how the latest experiment turned out.
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| Mountain Girl |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 3:00:53 PM
Try putting a glass of water with the handwarmer(not in the water). I've read anytime you microwave something dry you need to put a glass of water with it. Good Luck JoAnn |
| NotQuiteJuneCleaver |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 2:43:05 PM
Okay, one dish cloth UP IN FLAMES in my microwave. Well, that is a bit of an exaggeration...it was just black...no flames as I tossed it in the sink. So...I will try different fabric. It was only in there one minute too!!! So never put terry cloth wrapped pea gravel in a microwave...k????
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| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 2:25:01 PM
Pea gravel? WONDERFUL, I have access to unlimited amounts for free at my hubbys work. The lant is closed until spring when work picks up but I am sure I could get some. I can give these to my fellow football moms at the banquet in two weeks. Perfect for sitting outside at a football game or watching a hockey game! Ooh- can you say fundraiser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (jumping up and down in my office chair!!!)
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| Mountain Girl |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 1:59:27 PM
Does anyone know how long the ceramic pie weights would stay warm? I saw them at our Kitchen Store and they are pretty small. JoAnn |
| bboopster |
Posted - Nov 29 2007 : 1:05:12 PM
Hello,
I might have a lead on ceramic beads. My DH has a motorcycle shop and does bead blasting. I called his supplier for blasting materials and he will be calling me back regarding price on a 50 pound bag. Yep the smallest bag he sells but may be cheaper in the long run with left overs to trade or sell off. The pie weights I saw were explained to be pea sized but I think smaller could work also. So anyone have an idea on size using millimeters for measurement? You could use these also to make those shoulder heat bags, foot warmers, the ideas are limitless. I'll post what he has to say tomorrow.
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