Paragon F130 Elite Digital Kiln

PARAGON F130: A Versatile Kiln for Glass Artists Who Want More Than Annealing

Overview

The PARAGON F Series was developed specifically for flame workers, beadmakers, and glass artists who demand precise temperature control, ease of access, and the ability to anneal hot glass safely and consistently. Designed around the needs of artists who use punty rods, mandrels, and torches, every F Series model includes a spring-loaded vertical-drop door, a dedicated punty rod port, and the powerful Sentinel Touch Xpress touchscreen controller for intuitive, repeatable firings.

The kilns are built with thick firebrick insulation, durable steel exteriors, and thoughtfully engineered layouts to suit a range of workflows. Whether you’re working with molten glass, forming small sculptures, or experimenting with fused glass components, the F Series gives you the tools to do it safely—and with confidence.

What makes the PARAGON F130 (Top-Firing) special

The PARAGON F130 (Top-Firing) is a unique and flexible kiln designed for artists who want to anneal AND fuse glass in one powerful chamber. Unlike the standard side-fired version, this model features a top-mounted heating element recessed into pinless grooves in the 3” firebrick roof. This overhead heat provides direct radiant energy across the chamber, which makes it ideal not just for annealing, but also for fusing tiles, working with dichroic glass, slumping small molds, or casting jewelry components.

With a firing chamber tall enough to accommodate glass pieces up to 12 inches high, the F130 Top-Firing model offers a rare combination of vertical space and flat, overhead heat—perfect for artists who do a bit of everything.

Door design and heat retention

The spring-assisted vertical-drop door opens easily and stays in position while you load, while the 4” x 8” punty rod door provides a pass-through for glass rods or mandrels during firing. Dual woven gaskets and rare-earth magnets help the rod door seal tight to retain heat, even when the main door is open or punty rods are extended.

Designed for Artists Who Fuse and Flame Work

This kiln is ideal for:

• Jewelry makers working with fused glass or small slumped molds
• Lampworkers who also want to explore kilnforming techniques
• Studios that need annealing and fusing in a single, space-saving unit
• Artists looking for top-down heat for flatter, surface-oriented work

It comes equipped with a stainless steel rod warmer slotted for five rods, perfect for keeping glass preheated during busy studio sessions. The control panel is mounted on a sloped, stainless steel faceplate, allowing for ergonomic programming and easier visibility.

Standard Features

• Sentinel Touch Xpress touchscreen controller
• Top-mounted heating element in pinless grooves
• Spring-loaded vertical-drop main door
• 4” x 8” punty rod door with rare-earth magnets
• Dual high-temperature woven gaskets
• 3” thick insulating firebrick roof, walls, door, and floor
• Optional Conversion Stand with 7-slot mandrel holder
• Stainless steel rod warmer (top-mounted)
• Sloped stainless steel control panel
• On/off switch for rebooting the controller
• Safety pilot light

The Perfect Kiln For

• Flame workers who want to try fusing without buying a second kiln
• Jewelry artists needing overhead heat for flat, uniform pieces
• Studios looking for compact, multi-use equipment with vertical clearance
• Makers who require a reliable, American-made kiln with long-term serviceability

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