How to Make a Warm Sand Neck Pillow
When you are trying to help yourself relax, you may think of using a neck pillow to ease the tension in your neck muscles. One way to further the relaxation is to use a neck pillow that is filled with sand, which can be warmed in a standard microwave. Instead of buying a premade warming neck pillow, you can save money by making one yourself using a few basic materials that can be found at any arts and crafts store.
Instructions
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Cut a rectangle from silk fabric using scissors to measure 12-by-24-inches long.
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Fold the rectangle in half width wise, then pin around the open edges using straight pins. Leave a 1/2 inch seam allowance around the pinned edges.
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Sew around the pinned edges using a needle and thread, leaving 2 inches unsewn. Remove the straight pins.
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Turn the sewn form right side out through the 2-inch hole. Insert a funnel into the hole.
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Pour sand into the sewn form through the hole, filling the sewn pillow halfway.
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Remove the funnel from the hole. Turn the edges of the opening in by 1/2 inch, then sew the opening closed.
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Heat the sand neck pillow in a microwave for 10 seconds to make it warm, then drape it around your neck.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep sharp scissors, straight pins and sewing needles away from children.
