FrogBlog — Ceramic

We all know that the pandemic has hit all of the manufacturing industries pretty hard and it is just taking longer to get anything these days. Try going out and finding a washer and dryer that isn’t going to take weeks for delivery! The kiln industry has been hit pretty hard, too. Some kiln manufacturers went from taking a few weeks to taking several months to get a kiln built and ready to ship!WHEN YOU NEED IT - YOU NEED IT!NOW… NO WAITING FOR A KILN!The Paragon Ready-to-Ship kilns leave the factory in 3-5 business days from the time of order. They’re equipped with the...

  Orton has recently introduced a new Smart Controller called the AutoFire Slide Controller.  Now, in addition to the TAP Smart Controller by SDS Industries and the Genesis Smart Controller by Bartlett, you have another choice for a great controller with the convenience of a touchscreen interface.  Smart Controllers give you precise control over your firings and with their large touchscreen interfaces they give you much more information than you can get from a standard digital controller with a simple four-digit display.   Orton has been in the controller business for years, and they have been pioneers in the digital...

You may have noticed that some of our kilns have elements wrapped around ceramic rods or encased in quartz tubes in the lids.  These design features add a lot of value to the design of the kiln in different ways.  Here is a quick breakdown of how these different materials enhance the function of the kiln environment.  Ceramic Rods Some kilns have elements in the lid that are wrapped around ceramic rods.  The main benefit for using this building technique is to keep the elements from dropping or sagging.  As elements age they sometimes lose their shape.  When they are...

For a limited time, the Paragon TNF82, TNF823, TNF1613, TNF233, Janus 1613, and Janus23 kilns have joined our READY to SHIP program! Say goodbye to waiting weeks for your kiln as they will be on their way to you within 3-5 business days of your order!! All READY to SHIP models are single-phase and are equipped with an upgraded 12-key digital controller! TNF82 / TNF823 - The TNF82 kiln is large enough for most ceramic projects. Figured at the cost per cubic foot, it is among Paragon's lowest priced hobby kilns. The TNF82 features a top row of 2” high...

Did you know that all Paragon 7, 8, 10, and 12-sided top-loading ceramic and glass kilns now include a Deluxe Rolling Stand!  That means you can have wheels at no extra charge! The new Deluxe Rolling Stands have locking casters, a mounting bracket for the Orton Kiln Vent, and a greenware/mold drying rack. We love the convenience of effortlessly moving the kiln out of the way when not in use. The ceramic kiln stands are 12” high, and the glass kiln stands are 18” high. The Ovation oval kilns will receive two stands per kiln. The Deluxe Stand replaces the discontinued standard...