Description
Paragon FireFly Digital
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 .
Test Glazes with digital accuracy
Test glass and glazes in the FireFly Digital before firingproduction load in a large kiln . Perfecting colors for larger work is faster and cheaper in a small test kiln than in a large kiln . Test glazes while you feel the momentum instead of when you have enough ware to fill your large kiln .
An excellent classroom kiln
Because new teachers often inherit bags of unlabeled clay,many kiln load have been ruined because the clay was fired to the wrong temperature . With your own classroom test kiln,you can fire small clay samples to determine the correct temperature . Your students can make gifts in time for a birthday or holiday instead of when the school's large kiln is available .
Teachers are delighted to find that the FireFly Digital is relatively inexpensive . The kiln creates enthusiasm for the clay program,because students see their test results right away . And testing in a small kiln will vastly increase your students' knowledge of glazes .
You will never outgrow a small kiln . If you later buy a larger one,continue to use the small one for testing or small projects . A small test kiln is invaluable in solving ceramic glaze problems .
The kiln addiction
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 no matter how much experience you gain .
The firingresults will thrill you . Create breathtaking glass bracelets and pendants in the 8 square x 4½high 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℉ (1287℃) .
L-shaped notches strengthen the firingchamber
The Paragon FireFly Digital is made of durable 2½thick insulating firebrick,which stores heat for slow cooling and safe annealing of smaller glass projects . The solid 2½thick firebrick top and bottom help seal in the heat .
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 .
To strengthen the firingchamber,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 .
Long-Lasting Elements and Thermocouple
Dropped,recessed grooves protect the replaceable heating elements for longer life . Wires are fastened to the elements with heat-dissipating connectors refined and proven for decades in Paragon kilns . Rugged construction makes this little kiln a workhorse . This kiln is built to last . Elements are coiled from the finest high-temperature wire available . font>
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 . Slots on the top,side,and bottom of the switch box circulate air for the long life of the electrical components . In addition,Paragon kilns go through a 15-step quality control inspection .
Made in the USA
The FireFly Digital is proudly made in Mesquite,Texas by skilled craftspeople . We are open from 7 a .m . to 5:30 p .m . Central Standard Time Monday through Thursday . Our expanded hours allow us to serve customers in differing time zones . Call us−we would enjoy hearing from you . Our customer service representatives will be glad to help you after the sale,even long after the kiln is out of warranty .
Designed for production
Paragon's warranty is not affected by frequency of use . Fire your new kiln every day if you want,even in commercial settings . That will have no effect on the warranty period .
Optional colors at no extra charge
Brighten your studio with color! Order your kiln in one of our standard colors at no extra charge . . . berry,black,blue,hot pink,jade,navy,purple,or turquoise . Scroll down to see color samples in the options section .