Daily Archives: April 13, 2013

Make Single-Use Ointment Packs!

These DIY single-use packets are great for camping or keeping in backpacks and/or purses!

Keep in mind, you don’t have to use this just for ointment. You can use this same process for toothpaste (see how to make your own natural toothpaste by clicking the link), Vaseline, lip gloss, etc.

  • What You’ll Need; 

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scissors, pliers, ointment (or your preference), clean straw, lighter

  • STEP ONE;

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Squeeze ointment into straw (only enough for a single-time use).

(Ignore my scratched up craft/coffee table! )

  • STEP TWO; 

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Take your pliers and squeeze the end of straw shut.

(Some of the ointment may squeeze out while doing this– just wipe away with paper towel.)

  • STEP THREE;

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Use your lighter to burn the tip. Keep burning until you think it has melted closed. Squeeze the part you just melted to give it an extra seal.

  • STEP FOUR;

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Cut the straw– leaving a little extra room to seal it.

  • STEP FIVE;

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Take your pliers and repeat on this end.

That’s it. Easy, right?

One normal length straw makes about 4-5 individual packets for single-time use. 

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I tossed these bad boys in my purse, along with a few band-aids, and now I’ll always be prepared.

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If you’re interested in where to find the floral pliers. Check them out here–  Floral Tool Kit or click the picture below.