How To Make Cooling Neck Ties

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How To Make Cooling Neck Ties
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Have you ever used a cooling necktie? If you have I
bet two things surprised you. How they helped you keep
cool and how much they cost. About $8 each. Ouch!

This article shows you how to
make your own, for just a few cents.

Supplies you will need:

1 yd cotton fabric that is at least 42" wide and a
maximum of 45". This will make 8 ties
Wash the fabric before use.

Water absorbing polymers these are available at
hardware's for gardening or you can purchase them at
Watersorb http://www.watersorb.com If ordering from
Watersorb, order the medium granules.

A tape measure.

Sewing machine.

Scissors.

1. Cut or tear strips 4 1/2" wide by the fabric width
eg. 45".

2. Fold fabric in half, right sides together, on the long
edge sew the long seam.

3. Turn over and iron.

4.Mark the centre and stitch along it. Now you have a tube
about 2" wide and 42" - 45" long.

5. Drop in 1/8 tsp of crystals on each side of the seam.
You can roll up a piece of paper to use as a funnel to
make it easier.

IMPORTANT: At first only make a test tie with the brand of
polymers you're using to make sure its the correct amount
after it's soaked.

6. Mark 4 1/2" from the
centre and seam again.

Now you have 2 pockets with crystals.

7. Add another 1/8 tsp of in both sides and seam 4 1/2
inches from the first set of seams again. You will now have
4 pockets. Hopefully!!

8. Fold in raw edges and sew across to finish. If you prefer
you can make the ends diagonal.

Care instructions:

* Place in cold water approx 30 min, until crystals
become gel.

* Tie around head or neck. Tie will be more
effective if placed in the refrigerator before
use or soaked in ice cold water.

* Regenerate by soaking 1-3 minutes.

* Do not freeze

* Dehydrate to store

* Hand wash only with a mild soap