DIY Reusable Rice Heatpack (or Trivet) Tutorial

Rice Heatpack Tutorial: In this video we show you how to make a rice heating pad or you can use this as a trivet in your kitchen to place your hot saucepans or teapot on,.the choice is yours. They are made with just 2 layer cake squares (10" x 10" squares of fabric) and are so quick and easy to make .
Just fill with rice and spices or essential oils of your choice and heat in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds or until you reach the desired level of heat. The smell is divine.
You don't need to heat in the microwave if you are using this as a trivet for your hot pans. And if you use rice, cloves and allspice as a filler, your kitchen will smell divine as the heat from the pan warms up the spice and releases the fragrance.
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[@beccad6891]

Out of all the tutorials for rice packs, this one was so easy to follow, and has the best looking result. I didn’t even think to put scents in it! ^_^

[@alandacraft]

That's great to hear Becca. These make great gifts. I put them in the laundry cupboard as well as using them as heat packs. You can add scent to the next one you make :)

[@freeagent678]

This was an exponentially better tutorial than I’ve seen in a while. I’m using my heating pad now and I’m so happy with the way it turned out and how good it looks

[@alandacraft]

Excellent, thank you for the feedback.

[@carawestgate]

The cloves and allspice are such a good idea! I love how you're so committed to making your projects precise and pretty :) thank you for the video!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Cara. Yes the spices certainly smell lovely. I have popped a couple of these into my linen cupboard. I love the scent when I open the door.

[@wendyhansen3223]

I made these for my neighbors last year at Christmas. I wish I would have thought to sew in the channels; looks so much nicer and keeps the rice where it's supposed to be and stay! Well done ladies, love your channel.

[@alandacraft]

+Wendy Hansen Thank you Wendy. Yes the channels certainly do help to keep those pesky rice grains in place. These do make great xmas gifts - pretty and practical.

[@alohachristine]

Wow! Thank you! My daughter made this for me years ago at a church activity days for girls, and I use it all the time...until tonight when I'm hurting a LOT, (I heat it in the microwave for a couple of minutes and use it on my body pain!) but no one knows where it is! So I came to see how to make one. You gave clear, complete instructions, and I will be making this in the next few days! I appreciate it so much. Sincerely, a new subscriber! :) P.S. For those in a hurry, you can just use an old sock, fill it with rice and tie the end--that's what I'm using tonight, but your design is much prettier and nicer to lay my back on.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Christine. Nice tip about using an old sock in an emergency. I have made quite a few of these trivet/heat pads now and I add various scents to them. I toss them in the linen cupboard, use some for trivets and some as heat pads. They make great gifts as well.

[@alohachristine]

Do you add only spices-like cloves, or can you use lavendar oil? (I have hesitated to do anything that might cause the rice to mold or sprout!!)

[@alandacraft]

I have used essential oils. Just work the oil into the rice before adding it to the heat pack. I can't guarantee that the rice won't go mouldy or sprout but I haven't had any problems as yet. You can also use small pebbles or wood chips as filling.

[@alohachristine]

Wow! Talk about clever ideas. But those probably wouldn't be used to heat....just for trivet's, huh?

[@annasmith4669]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I made one for my boyfriend last Christmas, initially, he wasn't interested in a heat pad. A year later, out of all the gifts I gave him this is the one he used daily on his hands. Loves it! Says it's the best ever and doesn't slide around due to the channels. About to make another for my sister.

[@alandacraft]

I love mine. I actually use it as a trivet for my cup of tea.

[@pamie63]

Very nice tutorial. You gave the measurements to know where to stop filling with the rice. Couldn't find the answer anywhere else. Have a great day from Pamie in New York.

[@alandacraft]

Glad we were able to sort that out for you Pamie. Have a great day from Wanda here in OZ :)

[@KDAlaska]

Thank you! My daughter wanted to make her papaw a heating pad for Christmas and your tutorial will be three one she uses! Very easy to understand and follow.

[@alandacraft]

Excellent. I'm glad she likes the tutorial 😊

[@yoder1211]

Thank you so very much for showing me how to make one of these I really appreciate it. I love you videos in your teaching is really good

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Pamela. 😃

[@maggiesands7625]

Love this. To the point and clear instructions. THANK YOU!!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Maggie, appreciate your lovely comment. :)

[@trishazelis5754]

Thanks for the easy instructions to make the heating pad/trivet! This what I was looking for making some Christmas gifts. Appreciate your video. Trisha

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your comment Trisha. These make awesome gifts I made up a few and filled some with lavender and some with spices.

[@analisavillanueva399]

Made myself one to use as a heating pad. Very easy to follow, thank you!

[@alandacraft]

Excellent Analisa. Thank you for your comment :)

[@caroleth5617]

Excellent tutorial. So much easier than the last attempt I had using wheat.

[@charlenehawk2578]

Really enjoyed this video. I would like to make some for Christmas gifts. Thanks for sharing.

[@alandacraft]

You are most welcome Charlene. They make lovely stocking fillers for xmas and they don't take long to make.

[@junellharris9137]

Easy and well explained. I like the channels and the use of fragrant herbs. Great tutorial 👌

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Junell 😊

[@KimberlyNichols]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@alandacraft]

Glad you liked it!

[@softkitty8031]

It turned out great! Thanks for the tutorial

[@alandacraft]

Excellent. :)

[@eileenfb1948]

A very practical idea. So versatile. Thank you.

[@alandacraft]

+eileenfb1948 They make great heat packs for aches and pains but I like using one of mine as a trivet. The kitchen fills with the heavenly aroma of cloves as the pack heats up.

[@rachelmorgan8235]

I love the design of this. I made one but only a plain piece of material with rice.

[@alandacraft]

They look just as nice whatever material you use Rachael. And they are so practical.

[@timmyangeltlc4888]

I have been wondering how to make this type of rice back/trivit. Thank you for sharing. I will be making some in larger sizes. Making my dad 2 of them large enough to use on his lower back.

[@alandacraft]

What a lovely idea. The pattern is easy to enlarge and I am sure your father will appreciate the comfort the heat pack will give him.

[@rainneday13579]

Such a great idea! Your projects are so easy to follow. Thanks for the videos! 😊

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Rainne. 😊

[@pattymancillag]

I loved this ! I am making this tomorrow! Thank you for sharing! Have a great weekend! 💞💞🌼🌼

[@alandacraft]

Thats awesome. I filled my trivets with cloves and spices and they smell divine. Would love to see photos when you have made them. If you would like to share some photos here is a link to the website. Submit Project :)

[@alandacraft]

oops looks like the link didn't work so here it is again www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/

[@Maggie_R]

Lovely tutorial! Thank you so much.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Maggie 😊

[@debrakellerman7364]

Neat idea. Would like to make one or two!

[@alandacraft]

+Debra Kellerman They are so easy to make Debra and would make great xmas gifts.

[@ellyh2489]

Loved this tutorial, thank you very much!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment Elly :)

[@veronicac.9137]

Hi, it looks so easy, I will do it, I love your videos, thanks.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Veronica 😊. These really are easy to make.

[@beverlykagan1870]

Nice for Christmas gifts

[@alandacraft]

And quick and easy to make as well Beverly 😃

[@lourdes3269]

Thank u for sharing . Very clear and easy instructions

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Maria.These are so easy to make and they make excellent gifts as well. :)

[@ImmaMink]

Here is a question for an idea I'm having, and all answers are appreciated. We LOVE these bags, and after buying 4 in the past, I started making my own. I'm hosting a bridal shower, and would like to make/give these as a party gift/favor. For instance, if the theme is "at the beach" using seashell fabric; or "love" using heart fabric, etc. I would print out the poem and wrap each with ribbon. Is this a weird favor or a useful favor?

[@alandacraft]

+ImmaMink I think it's a wonderful idea, these are so useful and would look great rolled and tied with a ribbon.

[@ImmaMink]

+Alanda Craft - Thanks for the reply. I mentioned it to the bride and she loved it. :)

[@esthersfaith]

ImmaMink. I love the idea. Useful

[@debbieingraham793]

Great ideas

[@angelaowens1075]

Great job.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Angela 🙂

[@abiharris1826]

Thanks

[@EmilyStory]

Great video! Thank you for this

[@rhondaforde8070]

Love this

[@talb.1805]

This is great! Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@blueuluru9037]

Loved this video 😃 Thank you!

[@thelegendriderx2740]

Lovely tutorial

[@alandacraft]

Thank you! 😊

[@marlycampos8124]

Ameiiiii Parabéns lindo e útil projeto.😘😘😘😘👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@alandacraft]

You are most welcome Marly. :)

[@micheleheidekamp2853]

Does the 1/4 in top opening , also get 1/4 shorter when the 3 sides get 1/4 inch stitch?

[@lisesheeba4156]

Love it…..Will make one

[@alandacraft]

Excellent Lise. They also make lovely gifts, something to keep in mind with Christmas fast approaching. 😊

[@mildredlindsey3144]

GREAT IDEA---THANK YOU--

[@alandacraft]

+Mildred Lindsey Thank you Mildred. These are so easy to make and they smell awesome.

[@akbunny5221]

Love it....! Thank you......

[@sabrinarina4]

Great video!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Sabrina :)

[@sabrinarina4]

@@alandacraft I finished making mine tonight with the help of your video and it turned out great! The lavender oils I used and the warmth from the rice actually put me to sleep! Thanks for the tutorial! It was quick and easy to put together and I'll make more as gifts!

[@marygrether1]

oved it. going to try for a Christmas present!

[@alandacraft]

These trivet/heatpacks make really great Christmas presents Mary. And they are practical.

[@inezsmith368]

Alanda Craft

[@ethannicholls7332]

thanks ,90

[@arielford6303]

Is there a specific kind of rice that should be used for a heat pack?

[@alandacraft]

I don't think it makes any difference Ariel. I just use plain white rice. But if anyone else has another opinion, please let us know.

[@waddles56]

Could you add loose tea to the rice for fragrance?

[@alandacraft]

I can't see why not, although I haven't tried it Karen. There are so many lovely fragrances available these days, and I do have a preference for rose, vanilla and lavender. But I drink herbal tea and they do have a lovely scent so I'm going to try it next time I make these. Should be fine as long as they don't get wet. Thank you for the suggestion.😀

[@som7839]

Hi, this is really a great idea. Can you please tell me the life cycle of this heat-pack ? I am planning to make it as a gift and I want to know the durability of this heat-pack. Thanks :)

[@alandacraft]

+Somtapa Bhattacharya Well that's a hard one. There are so many variables, it depends on the fabric you use, how much use it is going to get, whether it gets wet, what they are going to be using for - heat pack or trivet. I really can't give you definite answer on this one Somtapa.

[@ImmaMink]

+Somtapa Bhattacharya - Truly depends on how much they are used and how long they are heated in the microwave, but about 2 years I'd say. My husband likes 7 minutes which is WAY TOO LONG and too hot; but he wraps it in a kitchen towel to use and it stays hotter longer. 3 to 4 minutes is sufficient. The fabric can scorch from heat, get holes, and also get old and dirty looking. Some people make removable/washable covers. When the fabric gets ratty, new bags can be sewn and the rice transferred into the new bags.

[@judithkalb861]

Somtapa Bhattacharya hh

[@nebbarnes3404]

My big question is after a few months, won't the rice start going bad and those little critters will start growing in the bags? Is there a specific type of rice I would use? A quick response would be appreciated.

[@alandacraft]

I have just noticed that my response to you didn't save. I do apologise. You can use small stones that are available from aquarium suppliers. We haven't had a problem with the rice as yet, but as Nicole has stated she uses Barley, so you may like to try that.

[@nebbarnes3404]

Its ok. I found that the little round puffy things you would use for a bean bag work just fine. I got a HUGE bag for around 15. Not using for heating or anything. thanks.

[@alandacraft]

Excellent, that's a great idea.

[@Lily-se2op]

NEB Barnes NEB Barnes

[@sabrinarina4]

I use the same uncooked rice over and over for years to blind bake my pie crusts whenever I make pie in the oven and have not had any issue with maggots or the rice going "bad." I would imagine this would apply for the heating pads as well, since they are microwaved over and over again.

[@doggydog1817]

My rice pads always smell so nice of essential oil at first, but then the smell fads so quickly and I just smell rice! Have you found a solution to this problem? I’m not sure if there’s a trick to make the scent stick for longer. Maybe soaking the rice in a certain way, adding the oils in strategically, adding oil to the fabric itself, etc. Any advice you have would be so appreciated!

[@alandacraft]

Hi Anna, depending on what scent I am using, I add pot pourri in with the rice. This tends to absorb some of the oils and the scent seems to last a bit longer. Otherwise I just add a few drops to the fabric on the finished rice pack, as it fades.

[@diannsapien3138]

Love your work!🥰 I'm working on flaxseed heating pads :) p.s my quilt I did with fleece came out beautiful with the jelly rolls :)

[@viviennegreenwood8817]

Would be great if the measurements were metric. Will find a tape with both on. I presume the Allspice is the powder? ❤

[@alandacraft]

I try to use whole spices where possible, but powders work.

[@lesleygilbert1945]

A lovely quick tutorial, thanks. I've seen other projects using rice and wondered what would happen if the fabric got wet? Will the rice swell/go mouldy? I have some very tiny stones I was going to use for a door stopper - maybe I could use those instead (if making a trivet) and no reason why I couldn't put some spices/oils into the mix :)

[@alandacraft]

+Lesley Gilbert You would want to avoid using these around too much water but getting them damp every now and then shouldn't be an issue. These are so quick and easy to make and use only a tiny bit of fabric so even if they are ruined, a new one can be sewn up pretty quickly. But using tiny stones might work. It's definitely worth a try.

[@bumblebee.c]

Thank you made my first one and worked out beautifully. well would’ve been perfect .. if I could only sew straighter! 😂

[@alandacraft]

That's great to hear, and I'm sure your stitching is just fine. 😀

[@ysyee98]

Thx I hope it helps coz is killlling meeee

[@skinnydee1886]

The cloves and allspice is an excellent idea! I've one question can I use Parboiled rice? Thank you for a great tutorial 🙏

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your comment. I love the aroma of the spices. As far as I am aware, you can use parboiled rice. I haven't used it myself so I can't guarantee the result. But my research shows that you can use it but it doesn't stay hot for very long. Uncooked white rice is preferable to use.

[@skinnydee1886]

@@alandacraft You're welcome and thank you Alanda; I appreciate your quick response. I already made the bag and a covering so I can wash the covering; I was only awaiting your reply to have it filled. Thank you again and stay safe 🙏🙏🙏

[@naydanjay]

Hello! Thank you for your video. I love this idea. I do have a question about what to do when your trivet gets dirty. Can you wash them? or? I see this video was done many years ago. I hope you are still monitoring it. I'd love to get an answer from you. : )

[@alandacraft]

If you use rice it will more than likely sprout. I just make a new one when they get too ghastly looking. They are so easy to make and only take a couple of left over layer cake squares.

[@naydanjay]

@@alandacraft Thank you for answering. Have an awesome day.

[@michellef7463]

Hello, great idea. Can you also use wheat?

[@alandacraft]

+Michelle Fenske Yes Michelle you can use wheat.

[@riploveunay09]

What Fabri's Would Be Best To Use

[@alandacraft]

We used Moda layer cake squares which are 100% cotton. You can petty much make these out of any medium weight material or quilting material.

[@abiharris1826]

How long do u heat it for

[@alandacraft]

+Abi Harris The information is in the description field but usually 30 to 60 seconds is about right.

[@jl4603]

when you say allspice, do you mean ground allspice or whole berries?

[@alandacraft]

I used dried spices and berries. You can use ground herbs and spices but they tend to squeeze out through the fibers. That doesn't bother me so I do on occasion use them but I prefer to use the whole spices.

[@jl4603]

@@alandacraft Thank you. I am a beginner at sewing, and am enjoying your tutorials very much.

[@cassandrakatselis8912]

what type of fabric did you use?

[@alandacraft]

These are made from 100% cotton. I used some left over Moda layer cake squares but you can cut your own from quilting fabric.

[@tonicontreras5718]

I don’t own a sewing machining, would this work fine being hand stitched ?

[@alandacraft]

I can't see why not Toni. The stitching is just to make the channels to pour the rice into.

[@Erinraewellness]

How many cups of rice did you use to fill it?

[@alandacraft]

I'm sorry Erin I can't remember. It may have been a 2-3 cups but it's the one thing I didn't take note of.

[@shereezeelie8157]

Think i pinned mine wrong and was over fill as i had rice fall everywhere! 😭

[@bitchhp2973]

Does the rice burn overtime?

[@alandacraft]

They can if you heat them for too long. Personally we use them as trivets for our cups of tea rather than as heat packs. I have heard that some people use flax seeds instead as they are less likely to burn.

[@michellegunawan4855]

How long does it last?

[@alandacraft]

I guess it depends what you are using it for. If you are using it as a trivet to put saucepans on it will eventually start to get grubby looking and you will want to replace it. If you are using it as a heat pack it should last for ages. And when it wears out it is fun to make another one.

[@gitakb1980]

Trivets get dirty eventually. Can I wash this trivet with the rice inside??

[@alandacraft]

+nirav dismal No Nirav, washing the trivet with the rice isn't recommended. But they are so inexpensive, quick and easy to make if it gets too dirty.

[@ImmaMink]

+nirav dinmali - you can make a washable cover.

[@Redl16]

Why rice? Can it be sand?

[@alandacraft]

I haven't used sand, Sandy, but I did a bit of research for you and it appears that some people have used it with success. I guess the only thing is to try it.

[@bon_toa]

For just a heat pack, can you use a shirt?

[@alandacraft]

+B2ST AND VIXX FAN Yes you can, just be careful of the type of fabric the shirt is made out of as you don't want anything that has the potential to melt in the microwave. Cotton is good.

[@user-ew8qz6fy9t]

Help please it is a big no no

[@leonafernandez897]

is there an alternative for the rice? something that you can just put in hot water then it heats up?

[@alandacraft]

You could probably tiny little pebbles Leona. The type that are sold in aquarium stores might work.

[@nicolemwilcox]

I use Barley in mine :)

[@grmagreen18mini]

@@nicolemwilcox how has the barley filled held up? I have alot of barley and would like to put it to use lol

[@none5185]

You talked so fast and with your accent hard to follow. Would have liked to have seen you sew the heat pack instead of telling us about it.

[@carlenegunn5267]

You can slow down the video if you have trouble understanding her.