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How to make homemade ice packs

Posted at 11:18 AM, Feb 14, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-14 11:17:24-05

When those home emergencies pop up, it's frustrating when you don't have an ice pack on hand. Take a look at how to make one from common ingredients and materials in your home.

Materials

  • Ziplock bags
  • 5 cups of water
  • 1 cup rubbing alcohol
  • Food coloring and sparkles (optional)

Mix all of these ingredients together in the Ziplock bag and put it in the freezer for a few hours. When you take it out, you'll have a flexible ice pack.