To make a rice sock (a homemade cold or hot pack), you simply fill a sock with rice and tie it off. Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Fill a clean sock (cotton or a natural fiber works best) with uncooked rice. You can use a spoon or funnel to make this easier. A funnel can be made from paper if you don't have one handy.
- Once filled to your desired fullness, tie a knot at the open end of the sock tightly to prevent the rice from spilling out. Alternatively, you can sew or use a rubber band to secure the opening.
The rice sock can then be heated in the microwave for short intervals (e.g., 30 seconds) or cooled in the freezer to be used as a comforting hot or cold pack.
