I made DIY cold packs (to use on injuries or for headaches, or any other minor pain that benefits from cold). I know that, in a pinch, a bag of frozen peas or corn work just great, but multiple freezings and thawing leave you with a cold rock of frozen veggies. These don’t freeze, so there’s no danger of that.
It’s very basic: one part 91% rubbing alcohol to two parts water in a ziplock bag. Remove as much air as is possible and seal. It doesn’t turn to ice, gets really cold, and stays cold for quite a while. Just make sure that the plastic bag is sealed well and doesn’t leak.
I would like it to be more viscous though. Is there anything I could add that would make the mixture a little more gel-like? Gelatin?
Mark and I both use cold packs frequently. Any input from y’all would be welcomed.
It’s very basic: one part 91% rubbing alcohol to two parts water in a ziplock bag. Remove as much air as is possible and seal. It doesn’t turn to ice, gets really cold, and stays cold for quite a while. Just make sure that the plastic bag is sealed well and doesn’t leak.
I would like it to be more viscous though. Is there anything I could add that would make the mixture a little more gel-like? Gelatin?
Mark and I both use cold packs frequently. Any input from y’all would be welcomed.