Do you play a caster, alchemist, or other person in need of a bunch of packets, but you find the process to be a pain in the ass? Here’s a method that will hopefully make it a bit simpler.

Required Materials

Cotton or Linen Cloth – I recommend going to a local craft store for cheaper cloth, but here’s what I typically use:

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Small Rubber Bands – You want the tiny ones so they fit tighter. https://amzn.to/3QIaFNd

Tablespoon Scoop – Any measuring cup will do, but I bought this set some time back and use it for practically everything craft-related: https://amzn.to/3S1Mfz9

Measuring Device – A Straight edge or tape measure works fine.

Scissors or Cutting Wheel – You need something to cut your cloth. I’ve found these cutting wheels are really useful for both cloth and thinner leathers. https://amzn.to/3BFponG

Small Plastic Storage Containers – Generally anything that holds around ½ a cup is perfect.

I bought mine at a dollar store, but you can get them here from Amazon:

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Filler – This can be Bird Seed, Native Grass Seed, Biodegradable Airsoft Pellets, or any number of other things. It’s always best to speak with your local players and see what they use.

Here’s the bird seed I use (just gotta remove the sunflower seeds) https://amzn.to/3QXUc7T

And here’s the airsoft pellets I’ve seen used: https://amzn.to/3DqExuv

Instructions

First off, cut the cloth. You will want to make squares approximately 6 inches by 6 inches, unless you want more of a “tail” for personal preference, at which point just increase the dimensions. I prefer 6 inches on a side, because I get the most out of my cloth, as with a normal square yard of cloth I end up with approximately 36 squares.

Next, open up your containers. Place a piece of fabric inside so that the center of the fabric touches the bottom, and the excess emerges from the container. Then pour two tablespoons of your chosen filler into the middle of the fabric.

Gather the fabric that pokes out of the top of the container, and pinch it together in one hand. Slide the rubber band down the empty part of the fabric until it reaches the filler. Half-twist the rubber band and take the new portion and slide it back down the fabric, looping it over several times until the rubber band is tight against the top of the filler. Alternatively, you might use twine or cotton string if you wish to be more environmentally friendly.

Congrats, now you should have a suitable packet(s).

Bonus use for the Small Plastic Storage Containers:

I fill them with various dry condiments. I have one full of sugar, one full of coffee grounds, and another full of non-dairy creamer. That way, the containers are unlikely to spill out onto the rest of my kit, and I can have a guaranteed source of early morning caffeination.