How to Make an Ice Pack from a Balloon
Find a suitable balloon., Fill the balloon with water., Tie the balloon to prevent the water from escaping. , Place between 2 sheets of wax paper., Mould the ice pack., Allow to freeze. , Use as needed.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a suitable balloon.
It must be good quality and durable. -
Step 2: Fill the balloon with water.
Fill as much as you need to cover the area of an injury or pain.
Don't overfill, however, less is best. ,, This will help to prevent it from sticking to anything in the freezer. , You will need to mould it to the shape that you want for your ice pack; any shape that you make will stick once frozen.
Flatten the balloon ice pack under a box or a heavy item in the freezer.
Use ice cream containers or similar to create curved shapes, etc. ,, Return to the freezer for reuse. -
Step 3: Tie the balloon to prevent the water from escaping.
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Step 4: Place between 2 sheets of wax paper.
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Step 5: Mould the ice pack.
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Step 6: Allow to freeze.
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Step 7: Use as needed.
Detailed Guide
It must be good quality and durable.
Fill as much as you need to cover the area of an injury or pain.
Don't overfill, however, less is best. ,, This will help to prevent it from sticking to anything in the freezer. , You will need to mould it to the shape that you want for your ice pack; any shape that you make will stick once frozen.
Flatten the balloon ice pack under a box or a heavy item in the freezer.
Use ice cream containers or similar to create curved shapes, etc. ,, Return to the freezer for reuse.
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