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I am the first person to represent and sell Paragon kilns in Australia, a range of which can be viewed below.
I am a fulltime artist with 16 years of professional kiln experience, building and maintanence. I work in the areas of kiln formed glass, lampworking and glass bead making, precious petal play silver and gold, enameling, jewellery making and teaching. I can provide expert advice as to which kiln would best suit your needs as an artist as well as provide back-up support once you have your kiln. Kilns are one of my specialties as I have 5 in my studio that I use on a regular basis for my artwork, my passion. I hope I can help you.
These models are wired for standard 240 volt single phase Australian domestic supply. The complete Paragon range is available upon request.

Paragon kilns are covered by a 12 month warranty
Product
Description
Cost

BLUEBIRD
   Glass Bead Annealing   


The new BlueBird is a dream kiln for the glass bead enthusiast. It safely anneals the glass to prevent breakage during cooling.
The kiln opens doorways of opportunity in beadmaking. The 2 ¾” tall, 10” wide double doors give a total of 20” width for inserting bead rods. This kiln is ideal for seminar teachers. It is like having two kilns instead of one.

Chamber: Width/508mm-Depth/127mm-Height/127mm
Outer size: 851 W x 293 D x 331 H mm
Shipping weight: 21.77 kg.
Max. temp: 648 C

 


Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$908.00


Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$370.00



BLUEBIRD XL
China Painting    Enameling   Glass Fusing   Silver Clay   Decals   Glass Bead Annealing    Low-Fire Ceramics   


The Paragon BlueBird XL is a dream kiln for the glass bead enthusiast. It safely anneals the glass to prevent breakage during cooling.

The kiln opens doorways of opportunity in beadmaking. The 4 ½” tall, 10” wide double doors give a total of 20” width for inserting bead rods. This kiln is ideal for seminar teachers. It is like having two kilns instead of one.

Chamber: Width/508mm-Depth/229mm-Height/115mm
Outer size: 826 W x 381 D x 318 H mm
Shipping weight: 36.29 kg
Max. temp: 926 C


Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$1130.00


Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$370.00



SC2
China Painting    Decals    Enameling    Glass Fusing    Lost Wax Casting    Low-Fire Ceramics    Silver Clay   


Paragon SC-2 Silver & Glass Kiln

The heat of the kiln is magical and offers wonderful surprises. Stained glass, enamels, and ceramic glazes undergo a complete transformation in the kiln. Opening a kiln to view your treasures is a festive moment that you will never outgrow. Artists have said, “Woohooo! Opening a kiln is a celebration!”The digital SC-2 kiln fires silver clay, decals, china paint, enameling, and glass in minutes up to 2000°F. The SC-2 is popular with seminar teachers because it fires fast, plugs into a standard 120 volt household outlet, ships by UPS, and is easy to sell.The SC-2 has been in production since 1997. It is a proven design that we have steadily refined every year. Thousands of artists in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan love their SC-2.Chamber: Width/204mm-Depth/197mm-Height/147mm
Outer size; 337 W x 356 D x 394 H mm
Shipping weight: 16.33 kg
Max. temperature: 1093 C

 


Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$846.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$260.00

 



SC2 WITH WINDOW
Decals    Glass Fusing    Low-Fire Ceramics    China Painting    Enameling    Lost Wax Casting    Silver Clay   


Paragon SC-2 Silver & Glass Kiln with Window
. Glass View PortWatch the bright red kiln interior through the SC-2’s 2” x 2” glass view port. (Note: always wear firing safety glasses when viewing the kiln interior.) The glass view port is guaranteed up to 1700°F.The view port is especially useful for glass fusing. Watch the glass progress through every stage of firing to the precise stage you desire.The reliable Sentry Xpress 3-key controller is packed with features. It includes two modes: Single Speed and 8-segment Ramp-Hold.Chamber: Width/204mm-Depth/197mm-Height/147mm
Outer size; 337 W x 356 D x 394 H mm
Shipping weight: 16.33 kg
Max. temperature: 1093 C



Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$908.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$260.00

 



SC2 WITH BEAD DOOR
China Painting    Decals    Enameling    Glass Bead Annealing    Glass Fusing    Lost Wax Casting    Low-Fire Ceramics    Silver Clay


Paragon SC-2 Silver & Glass Kiln with Bead Door.
The 6 1/2” wide bead door includes a brushed stainless steel mandrel holder. The high-tech ceramic fiber firing chamber is wrapped in a steel inner case. The outer steel case remains cool due to the layer of air between it and the inner case. In addition, the case is slotted for air circulation. Electrical components, located in the base, stay cool even at extended hold times.The fast-firing element is embedded in the firing chamber shell. The SC-2 heats from the sides and back. Each SC-2 includes a 1/4” thick ceramic fiber shelf.Chamber: Width/204mm-Depth/197mm-Height/147mm
Outer size; 337 W x 356 D x 394 H mm
Shipping weight: 16.33 kg
Max. temperature: 1093 C

 


Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$883.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$260.00

 



SC2 WITH BEAD DOOR AND WINDOW
China Painting    Decals    Enameling    Glass Bead Annealing    Glass Fusing    Lost Wax Casting    Low-Fire Ceramics    Silver Clay

Paragon SC-2 Silver & Glass Kiln with Bead Door and Window

The 6 1/2” wide bead door includes a brushed stainless steel mandrel holder. The 1” x 3” window is beveled for a wide view of the kiln interior. Chamber: Width/204mm-Depth/197mm-Height/147mm
Outer size; 337 W x 356 D x 394 H mm
Shipping weight: 16.33 kg
Max. temperature: 1093 C

 


Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$926.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$260.00

 



SC3
China Painting    Decals    Enameling    Glass Fusing    Lost Wax Casting   
Low-Fire Ceramics
   Silver Clay


Paragon SC-3 Silver & Glass Kiln.
The SC-3, for a digital kiln, is surprisingly affordable. It fires automatically at the rate and temperature you enter. A large, brightly lit display prompts for firing rate, temperature and hold time. Use the hold feature to automatically soak any type of clay silver to its recommended time.The ceramic fiber firing chamber is wrapped in a steel inner case. The outer steel case remains cool due to the layer of air between it and the inner case. In addition, the case is slotted for air circulation. Electrical components, located in the base, stay cool even at extended hold times.The fast firing element is embedded in the firing chamber shell. The SC-3 heats from the two sides and back. It includes a top vent for lost wax casting.Each SC-3 includes a 1/4” thick ceramic fiber shelf.Chamber: Width/197mm-Depth/204mm-Height/197mm
Outer size; 338 W x 356 D x 432 H mm
Shipping weight: 17.69 kg
Max. temperature: 1093 C

 


Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$957.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$260.00

 



SC3 WITH WINDOW
China Painting    Decals    Enameling    Glass Fusing    Lost Wax Casting    Low-Fire Ceramics    Silver Clay


Paragon SC-3 Silver & Glass Kiln with Glass Window
. Glass View PortWatch the bright red kiln interior through the SC's 2” x 2” glass view port. (Note: always wear firing safety glasses when viewing the kiln interior.) The glass view port is guaranteed up to 1700°F.The view port is especially useful for glass fusing. Watch the glass progress through every stage of firing to the precise stage you desire.The fast firing element is embedded in the firing chamber shell. The SC-3 heats from the two sides and back. It includes a top vent for lost wax casting.Each SC-3 includes a 1/4” thick ceramic fiber shelf.

Chamber: Width/197mm-Depth/204mm-Height/197mm
Outer size; 338 W x 356 D x 432 H mm
Shipping weight: 17.69 kg
Max. temperature: 1093 C


Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$1019.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$260.00

 



SC3 WITH BEAD DOOR
China Painting    Decals    Enameling    Glass Bead Annealing    Glass Fusing    Lost Wax Casting    Low-Fire Ceramics    Silver Clay


Paragon SC-3 Silver & Glass Kiln with Bead Door
. The 6 1/2” wide bead door includes a brushed stainless steel mandrel holder. The high-tech ceramic fiber firing chamber is wrapped in a steel inner case. The outer steel case remains cool due to the layer of air between it and the inner case. In addition, the case is slotted for air circulation. Electrical components, located in the base, stay cool even at extended hold times.Chamber: Width/197mm-Depth/204mm-Height/197mm
Outer size; 338 W x 356 D x 432 H mm
Shipping weight: 17.69 kg
Max. temperature: 1093 C

 


Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$995.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$260.00

 



SC3 WITH BEAD DOOR AND WINDOW
Enameling    Glass Fusing    Low-Fire Ceramics    Decals    Glass Bead Annealing    Lost Wax Casting    Silver Clay


Paragon SC-3 Silver & Glass Kiln with Glass Window

The ceramic fiber firing chamber is wrapped in a steel inner case. The outer steel case remains cool due to the layer of air between it and the inner case. In addition, the case is slotted for air circulation. Electrical components, located in the base, stay cool even at extended hold times.The 6 1/2” wide bead door includes a brushed stainless steel mandrel holder. The 1” x 3” window is beveled for a wide view of the kiln interior. Watch your project turn bright red through the window, which is guaranteed up to 1700°F. (Note: Always wear firing safety glasses when viewing the kiln interior.)

Chamber: Width/197mm-Depth/204mm-Height/197mm
Outer size; 338 W x 356 D x 432 H mm
Shipping weight: 17.69 kg
Max. temperature: 1093 C


Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$1037.00


Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$260.00

 

All SC kilns come with one fibre board shelf; 5mm thick


FIREFLY - no controller
Decals    Fast Firings    Glaze Testing    Porcelain and Stoneware    China Painting    Dolls    Glass Fusing    Low-Fire Ceramics


Paragon FireFly
. 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.You will never outgrow a small kiln. If you later buy a larger kiln, continue to use the small one for testing or small projects. Perfect a new design in the small kiln before running production quantities in the large kiln. A small test kiln is invaluable in solving ceramic glaze problems and perfecting difficult glazes such as crystallines.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. Yet you can slow it down with the infinite control switch. The pilot light glows brightly during firing.Chamber: Width/204mm-Depth/204mm-Height/115mm
Outer size; 381 W x 470 D x 305 H mm
Shipping weight: 20.42 kg
Max. temperature: 1287 C



Recommended
Retail Price $AUS
$519.00


Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$320.00

 

 



FIREFLY DIGITAL

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

The Paragon FireFly Digital is an excellent choice for beginners. It fires rapidly with a digital Sentry Xpress controller at the precise rate and temperature you choose. The controller stores up to 4 custom programs in memory. The display shows the kiln temperature throughout firing and cooling in your choice of °F or °C. Customize your programs with up to 8 segments per firing.

You will never outgrow a small kiln. If you later buy a larger kiln, continue to use the small one for testing or small projects. The heat of the kiln is magical and offers wonderful surprises. Glass, enamels, silver clays and ceramic glazes undergo a complete transformation in the kiln. Opening a kiln to view your treasures is a festive moment that you will never outgrow. 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 1290 degrees C.

The Paragon FireFly Digital 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. Rugged construction makes this kiln a little workhorse.

The hinged lid is self-adjusting to compensate for expansion at high temperatures. The hinge includes a stop that holds the lid open and out of the way. Lift the lid with a handle on the front or a separate handle on the side.

A built-in 3" tall steel base with mar-proof rubber feet covers the entire firebrick bottom. Place the kiln directly onto a heat-resistant work surface. No extra stand is needed.

The FireFly Digital is the same size kiln as the standard FireFly.
Electrical: 240 volts, 14 amps, 1,680 watts
Interior: 200mm square x 112mm high
Exterior; 375mm wide x 531mm long x 300mm high [ the 75mm tall built-in stand is included in the exterior height]
Maximum temperature: [ 1290 Celsius]
Shipping Weight: 45 lbs. [21 kilos]

Recommended Retail Price: AUS $ 784.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$320.00




Caldera Digital

Crystalline Glazes Dolls Fast Firings Glass Fusing Low-Fire Ceramics Silver Clay
China Painting Decals Enameling Glass Casting Glaze Testing Porcelain and
Stoneware

Paragon’s digital Caldera kiln. It makes glass compatibility and glaze colour tests fast and easy. It fires rapidly to 2350°F/1287°C. With a separate top and bottom, it is stackable and completely portable. The kiln is easy to carry to seminars. Take it with you on vacation. For a digital kiln that can do this much, the Caldera is surprisingly affordable.To strengthen the firing chamber, the firebrick corners are fitted together with L-shaped notches. This type of joint lasts longer than the butted joint and the "picture frame" mitred joint found on competitive brands. Rugged construction makes this kiln a little workhorse.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. Set a temperature
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. Hold (soak) the
temperature in both Cone-Fire and Ramp-Hold. Control both heating and cooling in Ramp-Hold. Add hold time in Ramp-Hold during firing. Change the target temperature in
Ramp-Hold during firing. Temperature Display throughout firing and cooling in your choice of °F or °C Thermocouple Offset adjusts the thermocouple readout. Set the Delay
to turn on the kiln later to suit your schedule. Error Messages report mechanical problems such as a disconnected thermocouple, stuck relay or broken element. 12 Month Warranty LED Lights show whether you are in program, review, or firing mode. Colourful, illustrated instruction manual. Download it from the “Additional Information” section below to review these features in more detail. Add 4 ½” of height to the Caldera with a collar. The Caldera-BC collar has a 7½” x 2” door on the side for annealing glass beads. The Caldera-X is the same type of collar, but without the bead door.
· 2 ½” insulating refractory firebricks
· Dropped, recessed brick grooves protect the element for long life.
· Louvered switch box, heavy duty wiring for years of reliable service.
· The Caldera, even with a collar, still fires to 2000°F/1093°C
· 4 - 2” x 2” x 2” firebrick blocks included with each kiln, to be placed under the kiln during firing. Specially designed cartons and foam padding assure that the kiln will arrive safely. The Furniture Kit is extra. The furniture kit consists of carefully selected fireclay shelves and posts for this particular model. When estimating the price of the kiln, include the cost of furniture. The furniture allows you to stack multiple layers of ware. Without it, you could fire only the
ware that would fit on the kiln bottom.
Caldera & Caldera-S Furniture Kit
1 C-7 Shelf
4 - 2” long 1” wide Square Posts
1 lb. Bag Glass Separator
Furniture Kit Shipping Weight: 8 lbs.
Specifications
Maximum temperature; 2350F or 1287C
Opening; 8” x 8” or 204mm x 204mm
Height; 6 ¾” or 172mm
Recommended Retail Price: AUS $ 858.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$320.00


Caldera BC- Bead Collar

China Painting Decals Enameling Glass Bead Annealing Glass Fusing Glaze Testing

Caldera-BC Bead Annealing Collar
The Caldera-BC collar is a kiln section that stacks onto the Caldera or Caldera-S kiln. The Caldera-BC collar has a 7½” x 2” door on the side for annealing glass beads. The Caldera-BC collar adds 4 ½” of height to the kiln. The collar has no heating elements. The Caldera and Caldera-S, even with a collar, still fire to 2000°F/1093°C. The Collar is made of 2 ½” insulating refractory firebricks. To strengthen the firing chamber, the firebrick corners are fitted together with L-shaped notches. This type of joint lasts longer than the butted joint and the "picture frame" mitred joint found on competitive brands. Rugged construction makes this kiln a little workhorse. Specially designed cartons and foam padding assure that the kiln will arrive safely.

Specifications
Opening; 8” x 8” or 204mm x 204mm
depth; 4.5” or 115mm

Recommended Retail Price: AUS $ 161.00

Add $25 to Kiln Shipping Price

Shipping price on
request



Caldera S

China Painting Decals Dolls Enameling Fast Firings Glass Fusing Low-Fire
Ceramics Porcelain and Stoneware

Features
Paragon Caldera-S Fire silver clay, china, ceramics, and glass in Paragon’s manual-fire Caldera-S kiln. It makes glass compatibility and glaze colour tests fast and easy. It fires rapidly to 2350°F/1287°C. With a separate top and bottom, it is stackable and completely portable. The Caldera-S comes with an infinite control switch, pilot light, and a convenient pyrometer. This kiln is built to last. Elements are coiled from the finest high-temperature wire
available. They use heat-dissipating element connectors refined and proven over many years in Paragon kilns. Dropped, recessed brick grooves protect the elements for long life. To strengthen the firing chamber, the firebrick corners are fitted together with L-shaped notches. This type of joint lasts longer than the butted joint and the "picture frame" mitred joint found on competitive brands. Rugged construction makes this kiln a little workhorse.
Imagine the glass you could make with this kiln: Sag, slump, and fuse. Make small bowls, pendants, earrings, cufflinks, and even bracelets. Enjoy the glittering beauty of dichroics. This kiln will give you a haven of creative enjoyment that you will especially appreciate when life gets hectic. You will never outgrow a small kiln. If you later buy a larger kiln, continue to use the small one for testing or small projects. Perfect a new design in the small kiln before
running production quantities in the large kiln. The heat of the kiln is magical and offers wonderful surprises. Stained glass, enamels, and ceramic glazes undergo a complete transformation in the kiln. Opening a kiln to view your treasures is a festive moment that you will never outgrow. Artists have said, “Woohooo! Opening a kiln is a celebration!” Add 4 ½” of height to the Caldera-S with a collar. The Caldera-BC collar has a 7½” x 2” door on the side for annealing glass beads. The Caldera-X is the same type of collar, but without the bead door.
· 2 ½” insulating refractory firebricks
· Dropped, recessed brick grooves
· Louvered switch box, heavy duty wiring
· The Caldera, even with a collar, still fire to 2000°F/1093°C
· 4 - 2” x 2” x 2” firebrick blocks included with each kiln, to be placed under the kiln during firing.
The Furniture Kit is extra The furniture kit consists of carefully selected fireclay shelves and posts for this particular model. When estimating the price of the kiln, include the cost of furniture. The furniture allows you to stack multiple layers of ware. Without it, you could fire only the
ware that would fit on the kiln bottom. Specially designed cartons and foam padding assure that the kiln will arrive safely.
Caldera & Caldera-S Furniture Kit
1 C-7 Shelf
4 - 2” long 1” wide Square Posts
1 lb. Bag Glass Separator
Furniture Kit Shipping Weight: 8 lbs.
Specifications
Control type; Infinite Control Switch
Maximum temperature; 2350 F or 1287 C
Kiln opening; 8” x 8” or or 204mm x 204mm
Height 6.75" or 172mm

Recommended Retail Price: AUS $ 531.00

Shipping from US to Client (Aus.)
$320.00

Caldera X- Blank Collar

China Painting Decals Enameling Glass Fusing Glaze Testing Low-Fire Ceramics
Silver Clay
Caldera-X Blank Collar
The Caldera-X collar is a kiln section that stacks onto the Caldera or Caldera-S kiln. The collar adds 4½” of height to the kiln. The Caldera-X has no heating elements. It is
designed to give extra space for low-fire projects. The Caldera and Caldera-S, even with a collar, still fire to 2000°F/1093°C. The Collar is made of 2 ½” insulating refractory firebricks.

Recommended Retail Price: AUS $ 130.00

Add $25 to Kiln Shipping Price

Shipping price on
request


Optional Glass Window for Firefly or Caldera

No extra shipping
when ordered
with kiln
Optional 2” x 2” Glass Window

Retail Price:
AUS $ 50.00

No shipping when ordered with Kiln

Accessories
    IMPORTANT - There is no shipping charge for the following products, but they can only be purchased and shipped with a     kiln  order.
    Product
Cost ($AUS)
     
    Safety Glasses
$26.00
No extra shipping
when ordered
with kiln
    Heat Gloves
$55.00
No extra shipping
when ordered
with kiln
*Firefly or Caldera Shelf Kit
$34.00
No extra shipping
when ordered
with kiln
    **SC Shelf Kit
$18.50
No extra shipping
when ordered
with kiln
 
    *Firefly or Caldera Shelf Kit includes: 1- 7” Cordierite Shelf, 4-1” Posts, 1-1lb Bag Glass Separator
   **All SC Kits include: includes props & 7x7" ceramic shelf

To inquire about these and all other Paragon kilns and products please email me
Merchant enquiries are also welcome.