Paragon Kiln - CT81713 Janus

PARAGON CT81713 Janus: Dual-Media Precision in a Compact Powerhouse

The Paragon CT-81713 Janus Kiln offers the flexibility of firing both ceramics and glass in one powerful, front-loading unit. With a generous 16.5" wide x 22.25" deep firing chamber, this dual-media kiln is perfect for artists who work in stoneware, porcelain, fused glass, and slumped glass. The Janus design features separate heating elements for ceramic and glass firing, allowing optimal heat distribution and precision temperature control for each medium. Capable of firing up to Cone 10 (2350°F), it’s ideal for both high-fire pottery and lower-temperature glass projects. The Sentry Digital Controller provides fully programmable ramp/hold schedules, ensuring accurate, repeatable results. Whether you're crafting custom tiles, glass art, or studio pottery, the CT-81713 Janus kiln offers the versatility and performance demanded by professional and mixed-media artists.

Built on the Ceramic Top legacy—engineered for both clay and glass.
The PARAGON CT Series—short for Ceramic Top—has earned the trust of ceramic artists, educators, and studios for its robust build, consistent results, and thoughtful design. The PARAGON CT81713 Janus brings that legacy into a new era, combining the proven performance of the CT81713 with the dual-mode versatility of the Janus system. Whether you're firing fine porcelain or creating intricate glass pieces, this compact kiln adapts to your workflow.

Why choose the PARAGON CT81713 Janus?

This model features a round, 8-sided chamber with an interior diameter of 17” and a height of 13”, delivering 1.75 cubic feet of firing volume. It’s the perfect size for smaller studios, classrooms, and artists focused on porcelain, china painting, decals, or small-scale glass fusing. Its efficient footprint doesn’t compromise on capability—this kiln can reliably fire to cone 10 and features 6400 watts of power, delivering faster heat-up times and stable performance even under challenging voltage conditions.

Janus Dual-Mode Firing: Precision for Glass and Ceramics

With heating elements in both the top and sidewalls, the CT81713 Janus allows you to switch between firing styles using a simple toggle switch:

• Glass Mode: activates the top and middle sidewall elements—perfect for slumping, fusing, and sagging delicate glass pieces on a single shelf.

• Pottery Mode: activates only the sidewall elements—ensuring the even heat distribution required for bisque, glaze, and high-fire clay bodies.

For artists working in multiple media—or those expanding their studio capabilities—the Janus CT81713 delivers true flexibility in a small, dependable package.

Durability Meets Convenience

• 3” thick firebrick throughout for superior insulation

• Solid state relay (SSR) for quiet, efficient, and long-lasting performance

• AOP (Auxiliary Outlet Plug) and vent-ready design (pre-drilled for kiln vent installation)

• Dropped, recessed element grooves—no pins required

• Full-formed galvanized steel base for added structural integrity

• Coated lid, peepholes, and firebrick rim for extended service life

• Reversible firebrick floor to promote even wear

• Wide-view tapered peepholes for easy observation during firings

• Lock-in lid support with positive catch for safe, hands-free loading

• Two side hand lifts for easier repositioning

• Louvered, ventilated switch box to help maintain cool internal temperatures

• Heavy-gauge stainless steel case for durability

• Fire directly on the brick bottom for full capacity

Controlled by the SENTINEL Smart Touch

All Janus kilns come standard with the SENTINEL Smart Touch Controller, which offers an intuitive user interface, simplified cone-fire and ramp-hold programming, and precise control across firing profiles. Whether you’re working with fine porcelain or temperature-sensitive glass, the SENTINEL puts professional-grade accuracy at your fingertips.

Optional Add-Ons

Furniture Kit:

• 2 Full C-18 Shelves

• 1 C-18 Half Shelf

• 1" Square Posts, 3 each: ½”, 1”, 2”, 3”, 4”, 6”

• 1 lb. bag of kiln wash

Kiln Stand Options:

• Standard 6" stand with mar-proof plastic feet

• 12" Deluxe Rolling Stand (recommended when using the VentMaster)

Kiln Vent:

• The Orton Vent Master improves firing uniformity and removes fumes from the kiln area. See the Add-Ons section for full details.

Built with Pride in Mesquite, Texas

Every Paragon kiln is built by hand in Mesquite, Texas, by a team of craftsmen dedicated to quality, reliability, and innovation. When you invest in a PARAGON CT81713 Janus, you're choosing a kiln that works as hard as you do—backed by over 75 years of ceramic and glass-firing expertise.

From our engineers to our final assembly crew, we’re proud to build kilns that help you create boldly, safely, and beautifully—for years to come.

Features of the Sentinel Touch Screen Controller

This controller will make firing kilns just a little bit easier in these ways:
*touch-screen technology for the user interface
*easy-to-follow screen descriptions
*different user-interface levels, which can be set to match the user’s firing knowledge
*graphical display of the firing process right at the controller
*Store up to 30 custom user programs
*Up to 32 segments per program
*Ability to make adjustment during a firing such as add segments, add temperature, and skip segments
*Built in diagnostics testing for use with a current sensor
*Alarm
*Error Codes
*WiFi enabled for easy software updating
*Register your Genesis on our web site or mobile app for remote monitoring of your kiln
*Use for single zone kilns only

The Kiln Stand

In the "Available Options," please choose the Standard Kiln Stand (6" tall with mar-proof plastic feet), or the 12" Deluxe Rolling Kiln Stand (Recommended if you are adding a VentMaster Kiln Vent).

Other features

• Glass/pottery selection switch
• 3” insulating refractory firebrick walls
• Sidewall elements in dropped, recessed brick grooves are easy to replace.
• Tapered peepholes for a wide view
• A steel floor pan supports the entire brick bottom of each kiln.
• One year limited warranty
• Available in 240, 200, 208, or 380 volt, 50 or 60 hertz, single or 3 phase.
• Janus-24 and Janus-27: easy-access control box with folding support arm.
• Since the Janus-1613 is designed for porcelain, it also easily fires ceramics, china paint, decals, gold and, of course, glass.

The Furniture Kit

The furniture kit consists of carefully selected fireclay shelves and posts for this particular model. When estimating the price of the kiln, include the cost of furniture. The furniture allows you to stack multiple layers of ware. Without it, you could fire only the ware that would fit on the kiln bottom.

The Furniture Kit:

• 2 - C-18 (15” Round x 5/8”) Shelves, 1- C-18 1/2 Shelf
• 1" Square Posts, 3 each - ”, 1”, 2”, 3”, 4”, 6”
• 1 lb. Bag Kiln Wash
• Furniture Kit Shipping Weight: 28 lbs.

Designed for production

Paragon’s warranty is not affected by frequency of use. Fire your new kiln every day if you want, even in commercial settings. That will have no effect on the warranty period.

Optional Orton KilnMaster 120 Kiln Vent

The patented Orton Vent Master not only vents fumes but also improves firing results. Click Here to learn more!

Optional colors at no extra charge

Brighten your studio with color! Order your kiln in one of our standard colors at no extra charge . . . berry, black, blue, hot pink, jade, navy, purple, or turquoise.

Specifications

Disclaimer: The specifications above assume that the kiln will be plugged into a dedicated circuit. Local electric codes supersede our recommendations.

The pricing and electrical specifications for the above products reflect their design for use in the United States. The International versions of most models will have variations in electrical specifications and price due to consumer safety requirements or electrical regulations.

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.

Full Warranty Details