Homemade Bandages

Flint · 12-25-2008, 09:56 PM

I guess it started when I worked in construction. When I would cut my hand, I’d just cover it with a bit of napkin and wrap it in duct tape. I found it was much more effective and durable than a band-aid. Not to mention cheaper, and quicker than going to find a band-aid.

I realize that sometimes you need a band-aid, quick! Like when a kid gets hurt, and is crying. But when it comes to dressing one of my own wounds (even a small one) I prefer to cut a piece of gauze, cut strips of medical tape, and build a custom-sized bandage.

Do you build your own bandages; and if so, what special techniques etc. do you use?

12-25-2008, 09:56 PM	#1
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Homemade Bandages I guess it started when I worked in construction. When I would cut my hand, I’d just cover it with a bit of napkin and wrap it in duct tape. I found it was much more effective and durable than a band-aid. Not to mention cheaper, and quicker than going to find a band-aid. I realize that sometimes you need a band-aid, quick! Like when a kid gets hurt, and is crying. But when it comes to dressing one of my own wounds (even a small one) I prefer to cut a piece of gauze, cut strips of medical tape, and build a custom-sized bandage. Do you build your own bandages; and if so, what special techniques etc. do you use? __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

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