Handwarmers are useful for treating mild-moderate aches, joint pain, cramps, and stomach pain. My handmade handwarmers can be reused, by boiling the bag until completely dissolved (30-40 seconds) and slowly cooling it. Because of its many uses, instead of throwing the used handwarmers in the trash, it can be used to clean out rust, scales, and stains on metal surfaces, it can be poured out on to the concrete, sealing it, preventing water damage, it can be used to lightly season your potato chips, it is used for preserving food as well, because it prevents bacteria growth. Sodium Acetate has other industrial uses, such as textiles (as a photoresist), in the laboratory to study molecular biology and biochemistry, and as a buffer, when acetic acid (ex. vinegar) is added, to balance a mildly acidic pH level.

I made a jacket with scented, salt based handwarmers. They are scented with essential oils, which can be chosen between peppermint or chamomile. The handwarmers are stored in cotton/polyester pouches, for better insulation. There are separate pockets in the jacket; one for the handwarmers, and one for anything else. I sewed the zipper, buttons, thumb holes, pockets, ribbon, and fabrics all by hand, as well as painting the back.

Here, ingredients from miss vickie’s chips conatin sodium acetate. (Yes, I ate them)

These are the materials I began with to create the jacket. Most were thrifted, or accessories I already had. 

These are the materials I started with to create the sodium acetate for my handwarmers, which I purchased from the grocery store. 

I  sewed the back cloth on, and  some ribbon around the borders to make the logo pop.

I sewed another pair of pockets, and added a little decoration, then cut out some thumb holes and buttons.