[Jewelry making - Article 00313] - [Orchid] Choosing the right kiln

[Desert Canyon Jewelry]

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Hi folks,

    I am desperate to choose a kiln for what I want to do.  I've been 
    startled by the number of kiln dealers (including Paragon direct) I
    have  spoken do who aren't sure of the capabilities of their kilns. 

    Here's what I want to be able to do.  I want to be able to fuse,
    anneal  and slump glass. I also want to be able to paint glass. For
    example,  buying a set of drinking glasses and then painting imagery
    on them and  firing. Or painting a commercial plate and firing.
    According to a book  I've read by Eberle called 'Creative Glass
    Techniques',  I need to be  able to turn off the top heating element
    of the kiln for some projects  and turn off only the side elements
    for others.  The Paragon 7 & 8  cannot indecently regulate these two
    sets of heating elements.  The  local Paragon glass dealer says she
    feels certain you don't need that  kind of heating element control
    to paint glass and still recommends the  Paragon 7 or 8. 

    However I know there are much more expensive kilns like the Janice 
    Series by Paragon or some of the T & F kilns that are built for
    ceramics  but can be used for glass.  With these you can regulate
    the top and  bottom elements.  Some people are recommending this and
    say the Paragon  7 or 8 is a mistake for what I want to do. If there
    weren't such a price  difference I would just get the ceramic/glass
    kiln. 

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    Creative Glass Techniques (Glass)
    By Bettina Eberle

    http://www.ganoksin.com/jewelry-books/us/product/0713647256.htm

    Media: Hardcover
    Manufacturer : A & C Black (Publishers) Ltd
    Release data : June, 2001

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Help!  No one is sure!
Thanks in advance,
Diana


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