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Features

Paragon Xpress-1193

The 3" wall Xpress-1193 can fire porcelain on a 120 volt, 20 amp outlet. With a temperature rating of 2300°F, it is ideal for porcelain dolls, porcelain jewelry, and glaze testing.

The Sentry Xpress 3-key controller is packed with features. It includes Cone-Fire and 8-segment Ramp-Hold modes. (Note: Ramp-Hold and Cone-Fire on the Sentry Xpress do not include some of the advanced features of the 12-key Sentry 2.0.)

Features of the Sentry Xpress 3-key Controller for Ceramic Kilns

Fire to a pyrometric cone by merely entering cone number and slow, medium or fast speed.

Program Review lets you check the program you are about to fire.

Program the Temperature Alarm to sound when the kiln reaches a specific temperature. Set the alarm to remind yourself to close a vented lid.

Design Ramp-Hold programs with up to 8 segments (steps).

Skip a segment in Ramp-Hold during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram.

Hold (soak) the temperature in both Cone-Fire and Ramp-Hold. Experiment with Hold to improve color saturation of china paints. ...

Introducing the Paragon FireFly Kiln

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The kiln has plenty of power to reach 2350 degrees F.

The portable and convenient Paragon FireFly will give you unbridled freedom. It plugs in almost anywhere on a household 120 volt outlet. Take this kiln to seminars or on vacation.

The firing results will thrill you. Create breathtaking glass bracelets and pendants in the 8" square x 4 1/2" high interior. Fire small glass casting molds and even drop molds. But you are not limited to glass. Fire porcelain or stoneware pendants and beads. Test glazes. The kiln has plenty of power to reach 2350 degrees F.

The Paragon FireFly is an excellent choice for beginners. It fires rapidly. Fuse glass in minutes. Yet you can also slow it down with the infinite control switch. The pilot light glows brightly during firing.

Enjoy digital accuracy on a modest budget: Watch the kiln temperature on the hand-held, easy-to-read digital pyrometer, which is included at no extra charge. The pyrometer will help you determine the cooling rate of difficult glazes or know when to begin monitoring glass. It takes the guesswork out of firing.

The reliable hand-held pyrometer weighs only 5 ounces and measures in degrees F up to 1999F. (Please note: If you fire hotter than 1999 F, you will need a pyrometer that reads higher temperatures.) The liquid crystal display is easy to read even in bright daylight. Replace the Type-K thermocouple in seconds with a simple plug-in connection.

The Paragon FireFly is made of durable 2 1/2" thick insulating firebrick, which stores heat for slow cooling and safe annealing of smaller glass projects. The solid 2 1/2" thick firebrick top and bottom help seal in the heat.

To strengthen the firing chamber, the firebrick corners are fitted together like ...

Discover the fun of making fired ceramic art Inside the Paragon Home Kiln, heat performs magic. Clay is hardened just as it was thousands of years ago by early craftsmen. Paints are transformed into vibrant colors. Clays and colors become permanent inside the Home Kiln. Create heirlooms that will last through generations. When properly baked, a slab of clay embedded with your child's hand prints becomes as permanent as the ancient ware exhibited in museums. Take the Home Kiln on vacation! The Home Kiln plugs into a 15 amp, 120 volt standard household outlet. It has a built-in luggage carrier for easy moving. Children love painting Children have always loved the excitement of ceramics. Your Home Kiln will pull them away from their computers and video games. Instead of watching TV, they will create beautiful objects with their hands. Your whole family will spend time together shaping and painting clay art.

Projects you can make

The Home Kiln can harden clay and bake ceramic and china paint, gold, and decals. Examples:

Roll out clay and press it into shapes with a cookie cutter.
Make ceramic figurines that look like expensive gallery pieces.
Decorate your bathroom and kitchen with hand-painted ceramic tiles.
Make ceramic earrings and pendants.
Embellish ceramic wall hangings with your own poetry.
China paint plates up to 10" wide.

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Features

Paragon TnF-28-3

The massive, 12-sided Paragon digital TnF-28-3 kiln is a profit center of the busy ceramic studio. It eats up stacks of low-fire ware. At a cost per cubic foot, the TnF-28-3 is one of the most economically priced standard kilns we make.

The TnF-28-3 now features sectional construction. Separate the kiln bottom and sections to repair bricks, change elements, or to move the kiln down narrow stairwells or through the narrowest doorways. Twist-lock spring latches hold the assembled collars securely.

The top row of brick in the TnF-28-3 is 2” high and without element grooves. It is less susceptible to damage during loading than a grooved brick. We have upgraded the TnF-28-3 kiln to 48 amps. With beefier elements, it fires to temperature with less strain. It is rated to 2150°F, ideal for low-fire ware.

During busy seasons when orders are backlogged, you will be grateful you own a dependable Paragon kiln. Studio owners call these kilns “real work horses.”

Paragon studio kilns have withstood years of abuse in school environments. High school ceramics teachers fire these kilns unmercifully, without remorse. Yet the kilns keep going. People swear by them.

Hinged at the bottom, the switch box on 8, 10 & 12 sided TnF kilns opens forward for easy maintenance. A folding support arm holds the box in the open position. The Sentry is mounted at the top of the switch box within easy reach. Operate it from a comfortable position.