This is a response to @NightHawkInLight who made an amazing PCM cooling super-material with an excellent DIY video explaining the science and the recipe. Throw him a sub, he's doing amazing work on energy efficiency and sustainability DIY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqxjfp4Gi0k
I'm using sheets of reinforced silicone baking mat that I got off Amazon. I'm using standard 100% silicone as the adhesive. Wait until the gel is below 150 ºF before putting it in the bags!
This video is specifically aimed at the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) hence the use of my persona. The most common injury we face in SCA combat are heat injuries. Use of PCMs underneath armor is a means of reducing these and improving safety and comfort.
If you found this helpful and want to say thanks, paypal.me/sharxbyte is where you can do so!
Thanks for watching!
Here are some affiliate links. I either picked the ones I used, or for tools and materials I had, I grabbed the cheapest decent looking one. You can totally use the tools and supplies you have on hand, like I did. These are just in case you want to save some time!
Silicone Roll:
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Silicone tube:
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Xanthan Gum
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Morton Salt
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Sodium Sulfate:
(20 lbs)
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(5lbs)
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Sandwich Bags:
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Nitrile Gloves:
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If you need some tools:
Caulking gun:
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Cutting mat:
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Straight edge:
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Utility knife
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Measuring cups:
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Steel pot:
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Thermometer:
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Hot Plate:
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