Built for glass artists, educators, and studios seeking a larger square firing surface with the convenience of standard household power, the Paragon Fusion 16 delivers precise digital control and dependable firing performance for fused glass tiles, jewelry, plates, bowls, slumping, and creative glass projects. Its spacious square chamber, efficient top-fired design, and 120V operation make it an excellent choice for home studios, classrooms, and artists who want more workspace without requiring a dedicated high-voltage circuit.
The Paragon Fusion 16 is designed for artists who need greater firing area while maintaining the simplicity and accessibility of a compact studio kiln. Whether creating decorative tile sets, layered dichroic jewelry, slumped bowls, or small production batches, the Fusion 16 provides the workspace and thermal consistency needed for reliable, repeatable results.
Inside the kiln, the 16" x 16" x 6.75" square firing chamber offers generous surface area for arranging multiple projects or working with larger glass layouts. The square format maximizes usable workspace and supports edge-to-edge temperature consistency during full fuse, tack fuse, and slumping applications.
Top-mounted heating elements provide even heat distribution across the chamber surface for dependable firing performance. The elements are installed within pinless grooves in the firebrick lid, eliminating the need for metal pins while reducing maintenance and helping keep the firing chamber cleaner over time.
The kiln is constructed using a thick 3" firebrick lid paired with 2.5" insulating firebrick walls and floor for excellent thermal retention and controlled cooling performance during annealing cycles. A full-formed galvanized steel base reinforces the kiln structure while fully supporting the reversible firebrick floor for added durability during repeated firing cycles.
The Fusion 16 is equipped with the SENTINEL Touch Xpress digital controller mounted on a sloped switch box for comfortable operation and improved visibility during firing. Artists can create, store, and manage custom firing schedules with precise ramp and hold control for slumping, tack fuse, full fuse, and annealing applications. A heavy-duty sheathed Type-K thermocouple delivers accurate temperature readings throughout each firing cycle.
Unlike larger high-voltage kilns, the Fusion 16 operates on a standard 120V household circuit and requires no additional stand, making it especially practical for compact studios, classrooms, and shared creative environments where electrical flexibility matters.
The Fusion 16 is especially well-suited for intermediate and advancing glass artists who need additional firing area without stepping into larger 240V equipment. Its combination of square workspace, dependable thermal performance, and accessible power requirements make it an excellent kiln for artists growing their capabilities while maintaining studio efficiency.
Controller
The Paragon Fusion 16 features the SENTINEL Touch Xpress digital controller with advanced firing schedule customization capabilities. Easily create and store custom firing programs while managing ramp rates, hold times, and annealing cycles with precision.
Standard Features
- 16" x 16" x 6.75" Square Firing Chamber
- Top-Mounted Heating Elements
- Pinless Element Grooves
- 3" Firebrick Lid
- 2.5" Firebrick Walls and Floor
- Full-Formed Galvanized Steel Base
- Reversible Firebrick Bottom
- SENTINEL Touch Xpress Digital Controller
- Sloped Switch Box
- Heavy-Duty Sheathed Type-K Thermocouple
- Standard 120V Household Operation
- No Additional Stand Required
- Instruction Manual
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
Ideal for fused glass tiles, jewelry, bowls, decorative plates, slumping, and small production work, the Paragon Fusion 16 offers an excellent balance of workspace efficiency, dependable thermal control, and studio-friendly operation. Its larger square chamber and accessible power requirements make it a practical kiln for artists seeking more room to create without sacrificing convenience.
Handcrafted in Mesquite, Texas, the Paragon Fusion 16 reflects Paragon’s longstanding commitment to dependable kiln engineering and quality craftsmanship. Built using carefully selected materials and thoughtfully engineered components, the Fusion 16 is designed to provide years of reliable creative performance while supporting the continued growth of your glass artistry.
