Making an electric blanket yourself typically involves integrating heating elements safely within layers of fabric. Based on one DIY approach, this process utilizes specific materials like carbon tape and conductive glue to create a heating component.
DIY Electric Blanket Steps
Creating a custom electric blanket can be a hands-on project. Here are the fundamental steps involved in one method using carbon heating elements and no-sew techniques:
Materials (Based on Process)
While a full list isn't provided, the process indicates the need for:
- Fabric: At least two pieces.
- Carbon Tape: Serves as the heating element.
- Wire: To connect the carbon tape to power.
- Silver Conductive Wire Glue: To make the connection between wire and carbon tape.
- No-Sew Hem Tape: For securing the wire/element and potentially edges.
- Plug: To connect to a power source.
Construction Process
Follow these steps to assemble your electric blanket based on the described method:
- Prepare Fabric: Start by taking two pieces of inexpensive fabric.
- Cut Fabric: Cut one piece of fabric to a specific size, such as a length of 5 feet (150 cm). This will likely form the main layer or a component of the blanket structure.
- Assemble Heating Element: Glue the wire directly to the carbon tape. Use silver conductive wire glue to ensure a proper electrical connection. This combination of wire and carbon tape forms the heating element of the blanket.
- Secure Heating Element (Step 1): Place strips of no-sew hem tape along the entire length of the wire that is attached to the carbon tape. This tape helps to secure the heating element assembly in place on the fabric.
- Secure Fabric Edges/Element (Step 2): Apply contour fabric no-sew hem tape. This step might be for finishing the edges of the fabric layers or for further securing the heating element components within the blanket structure.
- Connect Power: Solder the plug onto the wires connected to the carbon heating element. This allows the blanket to be connected to an electrical outlet for power.
By following these steps, you integrate a carbon heating element into fabric layers, creating a functional electric blanket without traditional sewing techniques.
