Protecting the carpets

[BeadsbyJules]

This might sound like a daft question  but here goes....

My torch is currently set up in the office of my shop, the flooring is old & really not worth worrying about. I was hoping to bring my lit home & get it set up here as I think I'll get more play time, only problem is due to lack of space I'd have to get set up in a carpeted area, do you think an old piece of carpet that doesn't matter would be enough to protect the newer cream carpet underneath or would i need something more heat resistant?

Cheers

Jules x

[helbels]

Well, lots of people will probably tell you not to do it. as it's not ideal, and glass can ping off and fly a fair way... BUT I have been torching in my bedroom for nearly 9 months now without incident (I do have perspex sides on my work booth which helps contain any bits of flying glass).

I did once drop a bead out of the kiln onto the carpet, and it melted it a bit and made a nasty smell, but there were no flames or anything.  I don't really care about the carpet as I have an errant cat who has shredded it to within an inch of its life anyway.

I guess just make sure the carpet goes as far as possible, and it SHOULD be ok.

[♥♥Tan♥♥]

What about a couple of full size sheets of board? Less melty and perhaps further reaching, I found glass that had pinged from one corner of the kitchen, across the kitchen and into the living room the other day, about 12 feet!

[BeadsbyJules]

Thanks guys, think I'll put a second layer of old carpet down & hope for the best!

I've had my starter kit since last summer but as it's at work i never get the chance to play, today is the first time I've sat down with it for more than 10 minutes so I think if i bring it home I'll be more inclined to sit and play in the evenings, just the carpets that are worrying me as we rent our house & the carpets are cream 

Jules x

[sarah t]

i think the problem with VERY old carpet is fumes before flames ! .............if it is treated or new and modern fire regs stuff should be less of an issue.........might be worth looking at alternatives though .........