Product Overview
Paragon BlueBird Glass Bead Annealing Kiln – Professional-Grade, Compact, and Easy to Use
The Paragon BlueBird Glass Bead Annealing Kiln is a powerful, compact kiln designed specifically for glass bead artists and lampworkers. Built for both studio and production use, the BlueBird combines advanced ceramic fiber insulation, fast-heating embedded elements, and the intuitive Sentinel TouchXpress touchscreen controller—delivering precise annealing performance in an efficient, user-friendly package.
Fast, Even Heating with Long-Lasting Elements
The kiln’s vacuum-formed ceramic fiber top houses Paragon’s innovative “wavy” sinusoidal heating elements, mounted closer to the surface than traditional coils. This design radiates heat more efficiently, reduces internal dust, and extends element lifespan. With ceramic fiber walls, floor, and 1" thick doors, the BlueBird heats quickly and maintains stable annealing temperatures with minimal energy loss.
Designed for Beadmakers
With a 6" deep firing chamber and double 10” x 2” doors, the BlueBird makes it easy to load and unload multiple mandrels. The adjustable stainless steel mandrel holder supports up to 20 mandrels at once, keeping your workspace organized and productive. A glass rod warmer on top preheats rods for faster workflow and reduced breakage.
⚙️ Precision Control
At the heart of the BlueBird is the Sentinel TouchXpress digital controller, ergonomically mounted on a sloped front panel to save space and simplify operation. Program your annealing schedules with ease and let the kiln automatically hold the perfect temperature throughout your work sessions.
Safety and Build Quality
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Side latches secure the doors during operation
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Rare-earth magnets hold doors open when needed
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On/off safety switch cuts power to the controller when idle
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Cool-touch phenolic knobs for safe handling
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Double-layer steel base for structural support and heat dissipation
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Rubber feet protect work surfaces
Compact, Energy-Efficient, and Ready to Use
The BlueBird runs on standard household 120V power and draws just 1,500 watts, making it economical and easy to install. At only 6” deep (chamber) and weighing ~52 lbs, it ships safely via UPS/FedEx in durable foam-packed packaging.
Included Features at a Glance:
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Max Temp: 1200°F
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Power: 120V, 1500W, 12.5A
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Chamber: 6" Deep (with doors closed)
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Double 10” x 2” Doors
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Sentinel TouchXpress Touchscreen Controller
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20-slot Stainless Steel Mandrel Holder
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Glass Rod Warmer
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Vacuum-Formed Ceramic Fiber Interior
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Made in the USA
Whether you're a full-time bead artist or a hobbyist seeking professional results, the Paragon BlueBird offers exceptional performance, safety, and reliability in a compact footprint.
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Product Specifications
Warranty Information
Paragon kilns are warranted to the original purchaser by Paragon Industries, L.P. (herein Paragon), subject to the listed exclusions below, to be free of defects in workmanship for the periods specified below. The warranty period begins from the date of shipment from the Paragon factory unless the date of the original purchase from an authorized Paragon distributor or dealer can be established.
