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Paragon Kiln Catalog


Paragon Kilns on display

A selection of Paragon Kilns on display at Dogwood Ceramic Supply.

TnF 27-3 in the front left position, Viking 28 in the back left position
Then from left to right is the Viking 28, TnF 23-3, TnF 82-3 and TnF 1613-3



Dogwood Ceramic Supply is a Paragon Exclusive Distributor


    Dogwood Ceramic Supply being a Paragon Exclusive Distributor means far more than just selling a single brand of kilns.  Paragon Exclusive means that we are able to offer better pricing, faster delivery times on custom orders and far better support than distributors and dealers who split their resources among every brand of kiln.  Because of our commitment to Paragon, Dogwood Ceramic Supply is also the largest stocking distributor of Paragon pottery and ceramic kilns in North America and is consistently rated as one of the Top Selling Distributors of Paragon kilns world wide.



    Local and regional customers love coming to visit The Showroom to select their new Paragon Kiln in person. Besides having a wide variety of sizes of Paragon kilns on display to assist kiln customers with their selection process, Dogwood Ceramic Supply also heavily stocks the showroom models as well as many other large Paragon Kilns in our warehouse for immediate shipment.

 

Display of Paragon Kilns in stock


    Dogwood Ceramic Supply doesn't just serve a local and regional market with new Paragon Kilns, we also provide Paragon Kilns to schools, colleges, universities, recreation centers, production and commercial customers as well as hobbyists throughout North America.

    Dogwood Ceramic Supply's extensive Paragon Kiln Information page provides general and technical information about Paragon Kilns, special features and options to assist kiln buyers in determining the best kiln model for their needs.  Detailed information explaining the common options available for top loading ceramic and pottery kilns as well as most glass kilns is included on the Paragon Kiln Information page.







Featured Paragon Kilns

2012 Paragon Prices


Please note: kiln pictures are not proportional size



Paragon Front Loading Ceramic and Pottery Kilns


Suggested Dogwood's
  Retail Price
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Super Dragon $10,200.00 $6,660.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Dragon $5,820.00 $3,840.00
 
Paragon Kilns  Paragon Iguana $3,130.00 $2,160.00

    If you have ever broken an object loading it in a top loading kiln you already understand the idea for a front loading kiln.  Paragon Front loading kilns allows ease of access for loading large sculptural works or other difficult to load items.


    The easy to load Paragon Front Loading Pottery Kilns will fire to Cone 10 and figuratively beyond due their thick insulation and high amperage elements.  The insulation on these kilns is so thick that on a cost per cubic foot basis the Paragon Front Loading Pottery Kilns are Paragon's most economical kilns for electrical consumption, however, Paragon's front loading kilns are more expensive than traditional top loading kilns due to use thick wall bricks and structural steel needed for the complex kiln design.







Paragon Top Loading Ceramic and Pottery Kilns


  Suggested Dogwood's
  Retail Price
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Viking-28 $3,750.00 $2,580.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Viking-27 $3,355.00 $2,320.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Viking-24 $3,330.00 $2,320.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Ovation-22 $3,290.00 $2,320.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon TnF 27-3 $2,840.00 $2,020.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon TnF 24-3 $2,820.00 $2,020.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon TnF 23-3 $2,380.00 $1,720.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon TnF 82-3 $1,750.00 $1,300.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon TnF 1613-3 $1,410.00 $1,060.00

    All of the Paragon Top Loading Ceramic and Pottery Kilns sold by Dogwood Ceramic Supply are rated to Cone 10.  The kilns grouped together under the Top Loading Kiln classification is the widest selection of kilns produced by Paragon.  These kilns are more economical than a comparable sized Paragon front loading pottery kilns yet these kilns sacrifice nothing in quality or firing capability.  Paragon's Top Loading Pottery Kilns include the ultra high performance Paragon Viking Kilns and all of the Energy Miser 3" inch brick kilns from the standard Paragon TnF Series of Kilns plus all of the Paragon Big Oval Kilns.  Because of the Cone 10 rating, each of these kilns is perfect for stoneware, porcelain and of course low fire earthenware.






Paragon Janus Kilns for both Pottery and Glass


  Suggested Dogwood's
Retail Price
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Janus Dragon
see Paragon Dragon Options
$6,630.00 $4,480.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Janus 24 $3,280.00 $2,340.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Janus Ovation $4,280.00 $2,980.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Janus 27 $2,930.00 $2,160.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Janus 23 $2,640.00 $1,980.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Janus 1613 $1,620.00 $1,240.00

    Built upon the most popular Paragon Kiln designs, the Paragon Janus Kilns are the newest series of kilns from Paragon.  The Paragon Janus Kilns were designed with a dual purpose, to fire both glass and pottery in a single kiln.  Every Paragon Janus Kiln is capable of repeatedly firing to Cone 10 as well evenly slumping or fusing glass.







Paragon GL-Series Glass Kilns


  Suggested Dogwood's
Retail Price
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon GL-24 ADTSD $3,160.00 $2,200.00

    The Paragon GL 24ADTSD Glass Kiln is the standard by which all other glass kilns are measured.  The Paragon GL-24ADTSD, also known by many customers as the GL-24 Alphabet, is loaded with individually controlled elements in the top, sides and door to achieve the best heat distribution for critical glass projects and is purchased by universities for glass research as well as production and serious glass artists.








Paragon Pearl Series Glass Kilns


    Suggested Dogwood's
Retail Price
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Pearl-56 $12,100.00 $7,920.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Pearl-44 $6,690.00 $4,520.00
 
Paragon Kilns  Paragon Pearl-22 $2,650.00 $1,840.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Pearl 18 $1,930.00 $1,360.00

    The Pearl Kilns by Paragon feature a clamshell design to increase the functionality and performance of the kilns.  The clamshell design allows for easy loading and assembly of glass projects at eye level while the voluminous top section of the kiln allows for heat retention during firing stages when the kiln chamber may be opened.







Paragon Fusion and Ovation Series Glass Kilns


Suggested Dogwood's
  Retail Price
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Ovation-10 $2,720.00 $1,900.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Ovation-1013 $2,790.00 $1,940.00
       
Paragon Kilns Paragon Fusion 10 $1,525.00 $1,120.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Fusion 8 $1,150.00 $860.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Fusion 7 $850.00 $620.00

    The Paragon Fusion Series of Glass Kilns has been joined by the Paragon Ovation Glass Kiln. The Fusion Series is Paragon's classic top loading glass kilns which are popular with glass artists that need a basic kiln for fusing and slumping of glass. The Paragon Ovation-10 Oval Glass Kiln and the companion Ovation-1013 are classic oval kiln designs that allows for larger and more importantly wider pieces of glass to be fired in an economical top loading glass kiln.








Paragon Professional Glass Annealing Kilns

 

  Suggested Dogwood's
  Retail Price
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon PAF10-1
Paragon PAF20-1
Paragon PAF30-1
$  9,800.00
$11,300.00
$12,400.00
$6,440.00
$7,420.00
$8,140.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon PAT10-1
Paragon PAT20-1
Paragon PAT30-1
$  8,050.00
$10,350.00
$11,700.00
$5,300.00
$6,800.00
$7,680.00

    Paragon's Professional Glass Annealing Kilns are designed as either Front-Loaders (PAF) or Top-Loading (PAT).  The front loaders are especially attractive to studios with limited space as multiple kilns can be stacked one on top of another to increase the annealing capacity of the studio with out requiring additional floor space.








Paragon F-Series Lamp Working Kilns


    Suggested Dogwood's
Retail Price
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon F-500 $3,050.00 $2,140.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon F-240 TS
(Top and Side Elements)
$2,510.00 $1,780.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon F-240
(Top Elements only)
$2,310.00 $1,640.00
       
Paragon Kilns Paragon F-130 Elite $1,450.00 $1,040.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon F-120 $1,350.00 $960.00

    The Paragon's F-Series of Lamp Working Kilns has been expanded to include a number of larger kilns suitable for the small professional studio.







Paragon Small Front Loading and Specialty Kilns


  Suggested Dogwood's
Retail Price
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Xpress-1193 $950.00 $700.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Xpress-E-10A $1,025.00  
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Xpress-E-12A $995.00  
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Xpress-E-12T $1,095.00  
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Xpress-E-14A $1,350.00  
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon TnF-J-14 $1,865.00  
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon SC-2 $745.00 $600.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon SC-3 $850.00 $680.00
 
Paragon Kilns Paragon Vulcan $2,210.00  

    The small front loading and specialty kiln group is an eccentric mix of special application kilns, many of which are designed to operate from 120v.  For additional information for comparing small kilns and determining their appropriateness to your needs please review Dogwood Ceramic Supply's Small Kiln Comparison Guide.







Paragon Kilns  

     Paragon produces a wide variety of kilns.  The Paragon Kilns featured on this page are the best selling kilns from each class of kiln manufactured by Paragon for artists, schools and businesses.


     In addition to the various catalog standard kilns, Paragon also manufactures custom kilns based upon existing kiln designs as well as customer specific designs such as the metal annealing kiln seen to the left.





    Dogwood Ceramic Supply's extensive Paragon Kiln Information section provides general and technical information about Paragon Kilns and discusses the various special features and options to assist kiln buyers in determining the best kiln model for their needs.  Detailed information explaining the common and not so common options available for top loading ceramic and pottery kilns as well as most glass kilns is also included.  Beyond answer the basic questions of "which kiln is best for me", the Paragon Kiln Information section contains important kiln delivery information for customers having a kiln shipped to their location as well as kiln customers accepting a kiln directly from Dogwood's warehouse stock, extensive service, support and repair information including estimated life span of common parts and a basic primer to assist the customer when ordering critical repair parts.

 

 







 






Dogwood Ceramic Supply


12590 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport Mississippi, 39503
Telephone (228) 831-4848        Fax (228) 831-3111




Showroom Business Hours:


Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10AM to 5PM
Thursday 1PM to 6PM


Closed Wednesday and Sunday



 

     The Paragon Kiln Catalog features all of the high performance Paragon Pottery Kilns, Paragon Glass Kilns and the Paragon Janus Kilns for Ceramic, Pottery and Glass Artists.