Paragon Pearl-22 Glass Fusing Kiln
The Pearl-22 top lifts away to give access to
the shelf area. Air pistons assist in lifting the top. You can place
the Pearl on a table without an extra stand.
“You can compose directly on the kiln shelf,
then close the kiln top,” said glass artist Judith Conway, who uses the
Pearl-18 in her Washington, DC studio. “There is no need to balance and
carry a heavy kiln shelf from your work table over to your kiln, trying
to load the shelf in the kiln while not disturbing the glass pieces in
your design.”
The elements in the top are mounted in
pinless element grooves. Since the groove opening is narrower than the
element coil, the elements stay in place without pins.
Electrical components are mounted inside the base of the kilns. The Pearl-22 uses the digital 12-key Sentry 2.0 controller.
You will be amazed at the convenience of digital firing. The reliable solid-state Sentry
controller continually monitors the firing so you can spend your time
productively without closely watching the kiln. (Please remember,
however, to check the kiln during firing and to monitor it near the
expected shutoff time.) The sealed touch pad keeps out dust and is easy
to wipe clean.
The controller has powerful features that
you will enjoy using. Yet we have also worked hard to make the
controller user-friendly.
Do you ever wonder how much electricity
your kiln uses? The digital controller can figure this for you with the
press of a button. Find out how little a kiln actually costs to fire.
Learn to conserve energy by experimenting with firing speed, load
density, etc.
Features of the Pearl-22
- Heating elements in the top of the kiln are mounted in pinless grooves.
- ¼” heavy duty sheathed Type-K thermocouple
- 12-key Sentry 2.0 digital controller
- Safety switch and pilot light
- Air pistons assist lifting the lid.
- Louvered switch box, heavy duty wiring
- Includes a built-in stand.
The Pearl-22 Furniture Kit
Glass must be fired on a ceramic shelf; never directly on the kiln firing chamber bottom.
1 - C-20 - 20” Square Shelf
4 - 1” wide Square Posts, ½” long
1 lb. Bag Glass Separator
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