Name: Paragon SC2 Digital Silver and Glass Kiln
Brand: Paragon
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

The Paragon  SC-2  Digital Silver and Glass Kiln has been in production since 1997, with a proven design that has been steadily refined over the years. A popular kiln for art centers, colleges, craft classes, and even engineering laboratories, the  SC-2  is large enough to accommodate three shelves of silver clay, yet portable enough to transport between classes. 


The  SC-2's   high-tech  ceramic fiber firing chamber is wrapped in a steel inner case. The outer steel case remains cool because of a layer of air between it and the inner case, which is slotted to encourage air circulation. The  fast-firing  element is embedded in the firing chamber shell. The electrical components, which are located in the base, stay cool even at extended hold times. 


Affordable and completely programmable, the  SC-2  lets the user select the firing schedule appropriate for the project. A large, brightly lit display prompts for firing rate, temperature, and hold time. The programmer turns itself off after the firing is completed. 


The  SC-2  has two separate heating elements in the left and right sides of the firing chamber but no element in the back of the chamber, as testing has shown that this configuration distributes the heat more evenly throughout the firing chamber. 


Additional features of the  SC-2  include: 
 

- On/off toggle switch
- Built-in  base (no extra stand needed)
- Door that opens 180&deg; for easy loading
- Top vent that includes a tapered plug for lost wax casting
- 1/4" thick ceramic fiber shelf
- Optional glass view port
- Optional 6-1/2" wide bead door with mandrel holder
- 28-page  kiln instruction manual 
  


Features of the Sentry Xpress  3-Key  Controller include: 
  

- Two modes: Single Speed and  8-segment   Ramp-Hold
- Design programs with up to eight segments (steps) in  Ramp-Hold  mode
- Fire to a single temperature at a single speed in the simplified Single Speed mode
- Ramp-Hold  mode can store four programs
- Skip a segment in  Ramp-Hold  during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram
- Change the target temperature in  Ramp-Hold  during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram
- Hold (soak) the temperature in both Single Speed and  Ramp-Hold
- Add Hold Time during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram
- Control both heating and cooling in  Ramp-Hold
- Program Review allows users to check the program before firing
- Temperature Alarm sounds when the kiln reaches a specific temperature
- Temperature display throughout firing and cooling in &deg;F or &deg;C
- Thermocouple Offset adjusts the thermocouple readout
- Delay turns the kiln on at a scheduled time
- Error Messages report mechanical problems such as a disconnected thermocouple, stuck relay, or broken element
- 12-Month  Warranty
- LED Lights display program, review, and firing modes
- Colorful, illustrated instruction manual (separate from the kiln manual)
- Handy Quick Start Guide 
  
  
  
Made in the USA. 


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Paragon SC-2 Digital Silver and Glass Kiln

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The Caldera Kiln by Paragon is built to last. Ideal for classrooms, studios, and more, the Caldera is portable, stackable, and surprisingly affordable. 


Make jewelry from silver, bronze, and copper clays. Fire ceramics, porcelain, or stoneware jewelry&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;or even china, decals, enameling, and glass. Sag, slump, and fuse. Make small bowls, pendants, earrings, cufflinks, and bracelets. Enjoy the glittering beauty of dichroic glass. 


Glass compatibility and glaze color tests are fast and easy with the Caldera, which fires rapidly to 2350&deg;F (1287&deg;C). 


The Caldera's 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. The thermocouple, which senses temperature in the kiln, is protected with a  high-nickel  stainless steel sheath for long life. 


Made to exacting standards, the Caldera features 2-1/2" (6.4cm) insulating refractory firebricks, and dropped, recessed brick grooves that protect the element 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 &quot;picture frame&quot; mitered joint found on competitive brands.


The vented switchbox has  heavy-duty  wiring for years of reliable service, and is coated with a durable,  high-temperature , waterbased finish. A  heavy-duty  steel stand with  mar-proof  rubber feet is a standard feature. 


Used as a test kiln, the Caldera is relatively inexpensive, allowing students to make gifts in time for birthdays or holidays instead of waiting until a large kiln is fired. Used this way, the Caldera creates enthusiasm for a clay program because students can test glazes as they go instead of waiting for their projects to be fired in a larger kiln. 


Included with the Paragon Caldera Kiln is the Sentry Xpress Digital Controller, which fires in either  Ramp-Hold  or  Cone-Fire  mode. Heating and cooling are controlled with simple  3-key  operation. An on/off toggle switch allows users to turn the power off to the controller when the kiln is idle. 


Features of the Sentry Xpress  3-key  Digital Controller include: 
 

- Two modes: Single Speed and  8-segment   Ramp-Hold
- Design programs with up to eight segments (steps) in  Ramp-Hold  mode
- Fire to a single temperature at a single speed in the simplified Single Speed mode
- Ramp-Hold  mode can store four programs
- Skip a segment in  Ramp-Hold  during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram
- Change the target temperature in  Ramp-Hold  during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram
- Hold (soak) the temperature in both Single Speed and  Ramp-Hold
- Add Hold Time during firing without having to stop the kiln to reprogram
- Control both heating and cooling in  Ramp-Hold
- Program Review allows users to check the program before firing
- Temperature Alarm sounds when the kiln reaches a specific temperature
- Temperature display throughout firing and cooling in &deg;F or &deg;C
- Thermocouple Offset adjusts the thermocouple readout
- Delay turns the kiln on at a scheduled time
- Error Messages report mechanical problems such as a disconnected thermocouple, stuck relay, or broken element
- 12-Month  Warranty
- LED Lights display program, review, and firing modes
- Colorful, illustrated instruction manual (separate from the kiln manual)
- Handy Quick Start Guide 
  


The Paragon Caldera Kiln is made in the USA.

The Caldera Kiln by Paragon is built to last. Ideal for classrooms, studios, and more, the Caldera is portable, stackable, and surprisingly affordable. Glass compatibility and glaze color tests are fast and easy with the Caldera, which fires rapidly to 2350°F/1287°C.

A popular kiln for art centers, colleges, craft classes, and even engineering laboratories, the SC-2 is large enough to accommodate three shelves of silver clay, yet portable enough to transport between classes.

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Outside Height	15½"	39 cm
Outside Width	13¼"	34 cm
Outside Depth	14"	36 cm
Chamber Height	5¾"	15 cm
Chamber Width	8"	20 cm
Chamber Depth	7¾"	20 cm
Max Temp.	2000°F	1093°C
Shipping Weight	36 lb	16 kg

Paragon SC-2 Digital Silver and Glass Kiln

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