small piece of ceramic wool wanted

[CarvedTones]

I would like to do this:

http://caribooblades.homestead.com/makingahook.html

but I don't know where to get just a small piece of ceramic wool.

[mxracer]

Ceramic wool. a.k.a. Welding Blanket can be found at most welding supply shops or most anywhere welding supplies are sold.

[gritz]

Most fireplace and wood stove shops have ceramic firestop which is used around wall penetrations, etc.

Charlie Hanft can send you some from http://www.hearthandpatio.com/

[CarvedTones]

Thanks!

The welding blankets I found are fiberglass rated for 1000 F, but the fireplace stuff is the ceramic rated at 3000. I also found out about another alternative - 100% clay clumping cat litter in an old cast iron hibachi!

[mxracer]

The welding blankets come in both fiberglass and ceramic as well. Not sure which way the price will be better for you but here is one example.

http://www.toughweld.com/black-stall...productid=2027

The cat litter sounds like it will beat the price of everything though

[CarvedTones]

I did find one place that sells a 1'x2' piece of ceramic wool insulation for $20. That's probably the best option if I want to do this a few times and have it on hand.