CT81722 Janus Ceramic and Glass Kiln 8 Sided

PARAGON CT81722 Janus: One Kiln, Infinite Potential—Glass and Ceramics in a Single Studio Powerhouse

Built on the Ceramic Top legacy—now with Janus dual-fire flexibility.
The PARAGON CT Series—short for Ceramic Top—delivers professional-grade performance with durability and thoughtful engineering built into every model. Trusted by ceramic artists, educators, and studios alike, the CT kilns offer consistency, longevity, and —thanks to the Janus edition—unmatched versatility.

The PARAGON CT81722 Janus builds on everything that makes the CT81722 exceptional, while adding the ability to fire both pottery and glass through a simple switch-controlled heating system. With elements mounted in the top and sidewalls, you can alternate between glass mode and pottery mode to suit your creative focus.

Why choose the PARAGON CT81722 Janus?

This model features a round, 8-sided chamber with an interior diameter of 17” and a depth of 22”, delivering 2.95 cubic feet of firing capacity. It’s compact enough for home studios and classrooms but deep enough for tall sculptural pieces or multi-shelf ceramic loads. Designed to run on common studio circuits, it’s a cost-effective and power-efficient solution for artists working across disciplines.

Dual Mode Firing—Glass or Pottery with the Flip of a Switch

The defining feature of the Janus edition is its dual heating system and manual firing mode switch:

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

• Pottery Mode: activates sidewall elements only—ideal for bisque and glaze firings all the way to cone 10, or for stacking multiple shelves of smaller glass components.

Whether you’re layering glass, shaping stoneware, or experimenting with both, the CT81722 Janus adapts to your workflow.

Durability Meets Convenience

• 3” thick firebrick throughout for superior insulation

• Solid state relay (SSR) for quieter, more efficient, and longer-lasting performance

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

• Dropped, recessed element grooves—no pins required

• Top row of grooveless 2” blank bricks to reduce chipping

• Reversible firebrick floor to extend kiln life

• Drop-down switch box, hinged at the bottom with a fold-out support arm for easy access

• Full-formed galvanized steel base for extra strength

• Dust-resistant coating on lid, peepholes, and rim

• Two wide-view tapered peepholes

• Lock-in lid support with positive catch

• Fall-away two-stage Prop-R-Vent system

• Heavy-duty stainless steel case

• Fire directly on the brick bottom for full chamber capacity

• Certified to CSA and UL Standard 499

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:

• 6 C-23H Shelves (20” round x ¾”)

• 8 posts each: 1”, 2”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 6” (1½” square)

• 1 lb. kiln wash

Kiln Stand Options:

• Standard 6" stand with mar-proof plastic feet

• 12" Deluxe Rolling Stand (recommended if using the VentMaster Kiln Vent)

Optional Kiln Vent:

• The Orton Vent Master improves firing consistency and evacuates fumes. See Add-Ons section for details.

Built with Pride in Mesquite, Texas

Every Paragon kiln is handcrafted in our Texas factory by a dedicated team of engineers and builders. From first weld to final inspection, we put decades of experience into every detail. When you choose the PARAGON CT81722 Janus, you're not just getting a kiln—you’re getting a flexible, long-lasting creative partner that grows with your artistic ambitions.