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Making Mattresses

Making your own mattress can be a more inexpensive way to provide a mattress for your sleeping area. It can also ensure that you will not be exposed to the harsh chemicals which mattress manufacturing companies use. You can also make a mattress that's customized for the size and shape you need.

Things You'll Need

  • 3 in. latex slab
  • Mattress topper
  • Mattress Pad
  • Fitted Sheet
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Instructions

  1. Making a Mattress

    • 1

      Purchase a three inch slab of latex in the dimensions you would like. Just remember if you choose to create a mattress that is not the standard dimensions you may have to be creative with the other elements of the design to make them conform to your preferred dimensions.

    • 2

      Place your mattress topper on top of your latex slab.

    • 3

      Wrap your mattress pad around your two layers securely.

    • 4

      Place your fitted sheet on top of your three layers.