Using Shearling Wool To Insulate A Can Holder.

[BryanD]

I've been looking at making a can holder that is shaped like a mug for a friend to use at the various ren fests that we attend (can't stand the sight of people walking around in nice looking clothing and having the look spoiled by a beer/soda can or bottle).

I saw a couple that had a similar design for what I had in mind. My question is this... I saw one that was sold by J. W. Hulme Co. that was using shearling wool in it. I know that wool works great for making clothing, blankets ect. but how well would this work to keep the can insulated?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Tree Reaper]

Another option is the can koozie, I use these and they work well.

http://www.amazon.com/Can-Insulator-Koozies-10-Pack/dp/B00CWFHJZ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385472131&sr=8-1&keywords=can+koozie

[Bob Blea]

Hi Bryan, and welcome to the forum!

Short answer is that both the koozie foam and the shearling will make good insulators for the can. The closed cell foam of the koozie is probably a better insulator just for the fact that it will take less thickness of it to get the same insulating power as the shearling, but in the end you won't be able to tell much difference between the two. Both will keep the can colder than just holding it in your hand. It will probably come down to which one is easier to get. If you have a saddle shop nearby you can probably buy shearling scraps from them pretty cheap, but if you had to order a whole skin that's expensive. On the other hand, you can get plain koozies at your local craft store.

Bob

[Northmount]

And having the kozzie or sheepskin removable will help in case of slops or spills. Easier to clean up.

Tom

[BryanD]

Thanks for the replies. I already have some shearling scraps froma remnant pack from Tandy that I had hoped to use on another project but ended up not using (the person it was for was alergic to it.) As far as slops and spills, wasn't going to be to worried about that as I plan to put an angled lip of some kind at the top that would fit snugly around the can to prevent any spillage to make it back into the interior of the holder.

Now to sit down and work the pattern out. If I remember to do so once I'm finished with it, I'll post the final product here.

Edited November 27, 2013 by BryanD