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Draft Snake Stuffing?

 
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Someone requested I make a Draft Snake to stop the draft getting in the door.  It doesn't have to be all that pretty, but it's what they want.

What can I use for stuffing?  Anything better than other things?  

I'm hoping to upcycle stuff to make this.  
 
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Sand or rice or would-be-trash styrofoam would work well!
 
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I think you need something with some mass and that's moldable so it fits snugly against the door if it's going to do any good. Have you considered making a snake within a snake with the core being sand for mass, and between it and the snake you see, stuffing with wool? Or maybe sawdust?
 
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There might be some good suggestions in this thread:

https://permies.com/t/154775/sewing/fiber-arts/DIY-Draft-Stopper-Door-Snake

 
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