Paragon Caldera Test Kiln

The Caldera from Paragon is a compact test kiln with an 7-1/2” x 7-1/2” x 6-3/4” deep firing chamber. The Caldera operates on 120 volt household current and draws 15-amps. Rated to Cone 10 (2350 F), it’s ideal for testing clay & glazes. It features a sentinel touch xpress for precise control over every firing and true test results. A computer control is critical on a Test Kiln in order to follow the same firing profile as your larger kiln. If tests are run at a significantly different firing schedule, the results may not match those achieved in your larger kiln.
In addition to clay & glaze tests, the Caldera is large enough to fire small pieces including vases, bowls, mugs, wind chimes, jewelry and more. The Caldera can also be converted to a bead annealing kiln with the addition of a Bead Collar (see Related Products below). Note: the addition of the Bead Collar reduces the firing capability of the Caldera to a maximum of Cone 03.