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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Large Gel Pack 811g

Recipe makes 1 Large Gel Pack)

Calories 0
Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 14mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%

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Homemade Gel Pack

Recipe #91931 | add private note

By: JustaQT
May 26, 2004

This is great for injuries and keeping beverages cool.

1 Large Gel Pack (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix, then seal in a freezer bag, then encase in a second bag.
  2. 2
    Place in the freezer.
  3. 3
    Note: The more alcohol you use, the softer the pack will be, making it more gentle on injuries than an ice pack.

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From: Terri Newell

On Oct 1, 2008

Great idea! My daughter is always saying she's too hot to sleep, and this is perfect. I colored it blue....it looks even colder, more icy!

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  • From: Preachers Wife

    On Mar 18, 2008

    I am amazed how well this works! Now I am prepared for any aches and pains!

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  • From: luvmybge

    On May 28, 2004

    Just had to try this when I saw the recipe. I've been having knee trouble and this worked great! I came here to leave the tip to freeze and then put in the vacuum sealer and you had all beat me to it!! lol.. But I also did something a little different. I folded a cotton dish towel and inserted it into the bag along with the water and alcohol. I froze it flat on the shelf in the freezer and it works great. It's very flexible, too.

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  • From: Mom2 T, K, K & G

    On Sep 28, 2006

    This is awesome...DH had a toothache, and we didn't have an ice pack. He was a bit whiney saying that ice wouldn't help it, but...who would've thought that I was right! =) Was soft enough to gently mold to his face...toothache was gone in no time! I added blue food coloring to make it easier to find in the fridge. Thanks for posting this!

    9 people found this review helpful

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