The
portable and convenient Paragon FireFly Digital 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 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. 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.
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 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 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.
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"
mitered joint found on competitive brands.
Dropped, recessed grooves protect the
replaceable heating elements for longer life. Wires are fastened to the
elements with heat-dissipating connectors refined and proven over many
years in Paragon kilns. Rugged construction makes this kiln a little
workhorse.
This kiln is built to last. Elements are coiled from the finest high-temperature wire available.
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.
A stainless steel heat shield inside the
switch box protects wiring from contact with the case. Costly
nickel-plated copper wiring is covered with high temperature
glass-braided insulation. Louvers on the top, side, and bottom of the
switch box circulate air for the long life of the electrical components
while keeping dust inside the box to a minimum.
The Furniture Kit
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.
FireFly Digital, 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.
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