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

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 color 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" mitered 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. A small test kiln is invaluable in solving ceramic glaze problems and perfecting difficult glazes such as crystallines.

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

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.

The Caldera-S can ship by UPS. Enjoy lower shipping cost and faster service. 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

Max. Temperature	2350F 1287C
Amps	7
Phase	1
Watts	1680
Nema	SWISS
Breaker Size	15
Circuit Wire Size	14 gauge
Certified to CSA & UL Std 499	Y
CE	N
Control Type	Infinite Control Switch
Voltage	240
Hertz	50
Disclaimer: The specifications above assume that the kiln will be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Local electric codes supersede our recommendations. The pricing and electrical specifications for the above products reflect their design for use in the United States. The International versions of most models will have variations in electrical specifications and price due to consumer safety requirements or electrical regulations.

Sides	4
Chamber Volume	0.25 CU.FT. 7.08 litres
Chamber Width	8.00 203 mm
Chamber Depth	6.75 171 mm
Chamber Height	8.00 203 mm
Outer Size	13.00W x 19.50D x 11.80H Inches 330W x 495D x 300H mm
Ship Size	25.00W x 18.00D x 18.00H Inches 635W x 457D x 457H mm
Ship Weight	46.00 Lbs. 20.87 Kg.
Ship Method	This Kiln Ships Via UPS


Part Number	S0743-11
Price	$430.00
Quantity

Options
	Part Number	Description	Quantity	Price
	2 inch x 2 inch Glass Window, Caldera	Watch the bright red kiln interior through the optional 2” x 2” high-temperature glass window. This is especially convenient for glass fusing. Watch your glass treasures progress through every stage from tack fuse to full fuse. (Note: always wear		$40.00
	T2	PYROMETER, NEEDLE INDICATOR, 2200F MAX		$150.00
	FSCALDERA	Recommended furniture kit for the CALDERA and equivalent sized kilns. Paragon's durable cordierite shelves resist warpage and thermal shock. They are volume-stable. (Note: The photo shows a general assortment of furniture rather than the exact conten		$27.00
	Doll Video	90 minute VHS tape packed with tips on pouring, cleaning and firing porcelain dolls. Plastic library case.		$20.00
	Firing Safety Glasses	Wear firing safety glasses whenever looking into the firing chamber of a hot kiln. Filters the infra-red and ultra-violet light. Reduces glare, makes pyrometric cones easier to see.		$18.00