TNF. The Essential Ceramic Kiln

For generations, Paragon has been building round kilns for ceramic artists, potters, studios, schools, and makers. The classic round, top-loading kiln has been an important part of our history—and the TNF Series carries that tradition forward.

TNF stands for Touch-N-Fire, a name closely associated with Paragon ceramic firing, as we were innovators in incorporating digital controllersin to kilns. Today, the TNF Series represents one of our most established and popular kiln families, combining proven construction with the essential features ceramic artists need for dependable everyday firing.

Everything You Need to Fire Ceramics

The TNF Series is designed around a simple idea: a ceramic kiln should give you what you need to fire confidently without adding complexity.

Whether you're setting up your first pottery studio, moving from a community kiln to your own equipment, or simply looking for a dependable workhorse for regular ceramic firing, there's a TNF built for the job.

Built for Real Ceramic Firing

TNF kilns capable of reach temperatures up to 2350°F, giving ceramic artists the range needed for a wide variety of pottery and ceramic firing applications.

From bisque firing and low-fire ceramics to demanding high-fire work, TNF provides the temperature capability and proven firebrick construction expected from a dedicated ceramic kiln.

And because every studio is different, the TNF Series is available in a broad range of sizes—from smaller kilns ideal for getting started to larger-capacity models for artists and studios firing more work..

Choose your ideal size

  • Compact for everyday firing

    8 Sides

    The 8-side TNF gives you the essentials of Paragon’s Touch-N-Fire series in a compact, size. Both models have a top-loading firebrick chamber about 17 inches wide and a programmable digital controller for bisque and glaze firings. 

    Choose the TNF81713, about 13 inches deep, for mugs, bowls, and smaller batches. 

    The TNF81722, about 22 inches deep, gives you room for taller pieces or another shelf of smaller work.

  • More room, with LiteLid

    10 Sides

    The TNF 1023 builds on the 817 with a 10-sided chamber about 23 inches wide, giving you more shelf space for dinner plates, serving bowls, and larger batches. Both models include Paragon’s LiteLid spring assist, which makes the larger lid easier to lift. 

    Choose the TNF102322 for a chamber about 22 inches deep or the TNF102329 for about 29 inches of depth when you need room for tall pieces or more shelf levels.

  • The wider chamber in the series

    12 Sides

    The TNF 1023 builds on the 817 with a 10-sided chamber about 23 inches wide, giving you more shelf space for dinner plates, serving bowls, and larger batches. Both models include Paragon’s LiteLid spring assist, which makes the larger lid easier to lift. 

    Choose the TNF102322 for a chamber about 22 inches deep or the TNF102329 for about 29 inches of depth when you need room for tall pieces or more shelf levels.

 3-Inch K23 Firebrick and Recessed Heating Elements 

The TNF firing chamber uses 3-inch-thick K23 insulating firebrick to help keep heat inside the kiln. 

The heating coils sit in grooves formed directly into the brick, which hold the elements in place along the chamber walls. 

The TNF series can fire ceramics at temperatures up to 2,350°F (Cone 10).

 Vented Drop-Down Switch Box 

Vent slots allow air to circulate inside the switch box during firing. 

When the kiln needs service, the box swings down on its bottom hinge. A fold-out support arm holds it open, giving easy access to the relays, wiring, and other electrical components.

 LiteLid Spring Assist 

A wider firing chamber needs a wider, heavier firebrick lid. On the 10- and 12-sided TNF kilns, Paragon’s LiteLid uses a spring to counterbalance the lid’s weight as it rises. The spring takes enough of the load that you can start lifting the lid with one hand.

You’ll feel the difference every time you open the kiln, whether you’re setting up shelves for a bisque firing, loading a batch of glazed pieces, or unloading finished work. You get the extra firing space of a larger kiln with a lid that takes less effort to lift.

LiteLid comes standard on the TNF102322, TNF102329, and TNF122822.

TNF Collection