Product Overview
PARAGON CS16D: Dual-Access Power for Bigger, Bolder Glasswork
The Paragon CS16D Kiln is a professional-grade, front-loading glass kiln designed for glass fusing, slumping, casting, and enameling. With a spacious 16" x 16" firing chamber and a convenient side-hinged door, the CS16D makes loading shelves and handling delicate glasswork easy and safe. Equipped with a digital temperature controller, it offers precise programming for complex firing schedules and consistent, high-quality results. Ideal for both hobbyists and professional studios, the CS16D provides reliable performance, efficient insulation, and a durable steel exterior—making it a top choice for artists working with glass and metal clay.
The PARAGON CS Series was designed with glass artists in mind—those who need full access to their kiln shelf for assembling delicate designs, layering glass, or arranging intricate frit patterns. The "CS" stands for Clamshell, and every model in the series opens from the bottom up, giving you total visibility and control over your setup before firing begins.
Available in multiple sizes and two distinct versions, the CS Series adapts to your studio needs:
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S models (Single Opening): The lid and chamber lift as one unit, classic clamshell style.
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D models (Dual Opening): The lid opens independently from the base, allowing for top-loading as well as full clamshell access.
With reliable heat distribution, fast heat-up times, and the intuitive Sentinel Touch Xpress controller, the CS Series offers exceptional performance for glass fusing, slumping, casting, and more.
PARAGON CS16D: Full Access, Maximum Flexibility
The PARAGON CS16D expands your creative workspace with a spacious 16" x 16" square interior and a dual-opening design that gives you the best of both worlds. Lift the entire chamber for full clamshell access, or open just the lid for convenient top-loading—ideal for stacking shelves, making quick adjustments, or placing pre-assembled projects inside.
The larger firing surface is perfect for artists working with bigger pieces or small-scale production. Whether you're slumping bowls, layering panels, or making batches of fused jewelry, the CS16D delivers the space and control to do it all—without switching kilns.
Top Performance with Smart, Clean Heat
The kiln’s top-mounted heating elements are installed in pinless grooves, eliminating the need for element pins and keeping the interior cleaner—especially important when firing iridescent or dichroic glass. Even heat distribution across the shelf ensures consistent results across the entire surface.
Three counterweight springs assist the smooth opening motion, while the extended rear base adds support and balance when the kiln is in the open position. A cool-touch wooden handle makes operation comfortable and secure.
Built for Durability, Backed by Craftsmanship
Like every Paragon kiln, the CS16D is built for daily studio use. The painted steel case encloses a heavy-duty base and 3" thick firebrick insulation for efficient, long-lasting performance. The reversible firebrick floor extends the life of your kiln, while the dual mechanical relays share electrical load for greater reliability. A special-limit thermocouple, protected in a stainless-steel sheath, provides precise, long-term temperature sensing.
Powering it all is the Sentinel Touch Xpress controller—a responsive, modern touchscreen interface that gives you total control over ramp rates, hold times, and custom schedules. Preloaded glass programs make it easy to get started, while advanced users can fine-tune every aspect of the firing cycle.
Options to Expand Your Creative Possibilities
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Glass Viewing Window (1” x 3”) – See your work as it evolves inside the kiln and adjust your program in real time. Always wear firing safety glasses.
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Double Bead Doors (2” x 6 3/8” openings) – Anneal large or complex glass beads with ease and accuracy.
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Furniture Kit – Includes 1 shelf (14” x 15” x 5/8”), 4 square posts (1” x ½”), and 1 lb. of glass separator.
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Custom Colors – Choose from 8 bold finishes like berry, black, navy, hot pink, jade, purple, or turquoise—at no extra cost.
Perfect For:
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Glass artists creating larger tiles, slumped bowls, trays, or multilayered panels
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Studios or schools needing a versatile top-loading and clamshell kiln in one
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Production artists firing daily with confidence
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Jewelry makers who want a reliable, expandable kiln with bead-annealing options
Standard Features:
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Sentinel Touch Xpress digital touchscreen controller
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Dual-opening design (independent lid + full clamshell)
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Top-mounted elements in pinless grooves
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Heavy-duty steel case and base
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Reversible firebrick floor
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Special-limit thermocouple in stainless-steel sheath
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Cool-to-the-touch wooden handle
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Operates on standard 120V / 20 amp circuit
Built with Pride in Mesquite, Texas
Each PARAGON CS16D is carefully assembled by hand in our Texas facility by expert craftsmen who know kilns inside and out. We design every unit to meet the demands of real studios, with materials and components that stand the test of time. Our two-year limited warranty covers daily use—even in production settings—because we believe you should never have to hold back your creativity.
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Recommended furniture kit for the Paragon CS-16D, and equivalent sized kilns.
Included:
1 – 14 1/2” x 14 1/2” x 5/8” Square Shelf
4 – 1/2” long, 1” wide Square Posts
1 lb. Bag Glass Separator
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.
