{"product_id":"paragon-bluebird-xl-glass-bead-annealing-kiln","title":"Paragon BlueBird XL Glass Bead Annealing Kiln","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.d{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.6;width:100%;max-width:100%;display:block!important}\n.d *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.d-intro{padding-bottom:36px;margin-bottom:44px;border-bottom:2px solid #111;display:block}\n.d-kicker{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-title{font-size:1.9em;font-weight:700;color:#000;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-meta{font-size:0.88em;color:#888;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}\n.d-meta b{color:#bbb;margin:0 7px;font-weight:400}\n.d-lead{font-size:0.97em;color:#444;line-height:1.9;display:block}\n.d-glance{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin-bottom:64px}\n.d-gi{padding:16px 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1fr}.d-gi:nth-child(2){border-right:none}.d-gi:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0}.d-cell,.d-uf li{border-right:none!important}.d-sr{grid-template-columns:1fr}.d-sk{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:4px}.d-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-kicker\"\u003eParagon · Glass Kiln · Front-Loading Bead Annealer\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-title\"\u003eBlueBird XL Glass Bead Annealing Kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-meta\"\u003eBlueBird XL \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 120V or 240V \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 20\"W × 8\"D chamber \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e Double 10\" doors \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 1700°F max\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-lead\"\u003eThe BlueBird XL features a 20-inch wide chamber with double 10-inch front-loading doors, providing exceptional access for annealing multiple bead rods simultaneously—ideal for seminar teachers and production beadmakers. An 8-inch deep ceramic fiber chamber safely anneals glass beads to prevent stress fractures and breakage during cooling, eliminating the risk of losing hours of delicate work. The Sentry Xpress controller provides precise temperature management with programmable ramp and hold cycles for consistent annealing results.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eMax temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e1700°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eChamber width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e20\" with double 10\" doors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eVoltage options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e120V or 240V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003eCeramic fiber insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eSentry Xpress Controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eDigital programmable controller with ramp and hold capabilities for precise annealing cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eDouble 10\" Front Doors\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003e20-inch total width provides exceptional access for loading multiple bead rods simultaneously\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eCeramic Fiber Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eLightweight, energy-efficient insulation in roof and firing chamber with fast heat-up and cool-down\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003e8\" Deep Chamber\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eSpacious depth safely accommodates bead rods and ensures even heat distribution during annealing\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eBlueBird XL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eChamber dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e20\"W × 8\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eDoor configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eDouble 10\" front-loading doors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eInsulation type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eCeramic fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMaximum temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e1700°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eVoltage options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e120V or 240V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eController\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eSentry Xpress programmable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eGlass bead annealing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eMultiple bead rods simultaneously\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-warranty\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-year limited kiln warranty from Paragon. Must be registered within 30 days of delivery. Valid only through authorized dealers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eOptional accessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eKiln Shelf Set\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eCustom-sized shelves for expanded workspace and multi-level annealing setups\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eFiber Blanket Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eReplacement ceramic fiber insulation for roof and chamber maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eBead Rod Holder Rack\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eOrganizes multiple bead rods during annealing for efficient production workflow\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eType K Thermocouple Replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003ePrecision temperature sensor replacement for accurate annealing control\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eEmergency Parts Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eBackup heating elements, thermocouple, and essential components to minimize downtime\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eRolling Stand\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eHeavy-duty mobile base with locking casters for studio portability\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eController upgrade\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-upgrade\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-utop\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-un\"\u003eGenesis Touchscreen — Bartlett Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-ut\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-ud\"\u003eThe Genesis is Bartlett's flagship touchscreen controller with Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to monitor and adjust annealing cycles remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Features a 7-inch color display with intuitive interface and cloud-based program storage for seamless operation across multiple kilns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"d-uf\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e7-inch full-color touchscreen with modern, intuitive interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWi-Fi enabled for remote monitoring and control via smartphone app\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStore unlimited custom annealing programs in cloud-based library\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eReal-time kiln status notifications and firing completion alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAdvanced diagnostics with detailed error reporting and troubleshooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAutomatic firmware updates ensure latest features and improvements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat glass bead annealing cycles can I run in the BlueBird XL?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eThe BlueBird XL's Sentry Xpress controller allows you to program custom annealing cycles with multiple ramp and hold segments. Typical borosilicate bead annealing involves ramping from working temperature (1450-1500°F) to annealing temperature (960-1050°F), holding for 1-2 hours, then slow cooling at controlled rates to room temperature. The controller stores multiple programs, so you can save different cycles for various bead sizes and glass types (soft glass, borosilicate, dichroic work). The 8-inch chamber depth and even heat distribution ensure consistent annealing across all bead rods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eDo I need an electrician, or does this plug into a standard outlet?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eThe BlueBird XL is available in both 120V and 240V configurations. The 120V model plugs into a standard household outlet, making it ideal for home studios and portability. The 240V model requires a dedicated circuit and electrician installation but offers faster heat-up times and more efficient operation for high-production environments. Specify your voltage preference when ordering to ensure you receive the correct model for your electrical setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eHow many bead rods can I anneal at once?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eThe 20-inch wide chamber with double 10-inch doors provides exceptional capacity for production beadmakers. The exact number depends on your rod length and spacing preferences, but the wide opening allows you to easily fit 8-12 standard bead mandrels simultaneously with proper spacing for even heat distribution. The double-door design eliminates the awkward maneuvering of single-door units and provides clear visibility of all rods during loading. This makes the BlueBird XL particularly valuable for seminar teachers who need to anneal students' work in batches or production artists working on multiple pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat color options are available for the BlueBird XL?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eParagon kilns typically come in a standard powder-coated steel finish. Contact Peach State Pottery to confirm current color availability and any custom color options that may be available for the BlueBird XL model. Custom colors may require additional lead time and cost.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eIs the warranty valid if I buy from any seller?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eNo. Paragon's one-year limited warranty is only valid when purchased through authorized dealers like Peach State Pottery. Kilns purchased from unauthorized resellers, auction sites, or classified ads are not covered under manufacturer warranty and may not be eligible for technical support. You must register your kiln within 30 days of delivery to activate warranty coverage. As an authorized Paragon dealer, Peach State Pottery ensures your warranty is valid and provides expert support throughout the kiln's lifetime.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-title\"\u003eNot sure if the BlueBird XL is the right kiln for your glass studio?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-sub\"\u003eOur team can help you compare bead annealing kilns and determine the best capacity for your production needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" class=\"d-cta-link\"\u003eTalk to an expert →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paragon","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48584571388059,"sku":"BLUEBIRDXL-BLUE","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Berry","offer_id":48584571420827,"sku":"BLUEBIRDXL-BERRY","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy","offer_id":48584571453595,"sku":"BLUEBIRDXL-NAVY","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jade","offer_id":48584571486363,"sku":"BLUEBIRDXL-JADE","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":48584571519131,"sku":"BLUEBIRDXL-PURPLE","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hot Pink","offer_id":48584571748507,"sku":"BLUEBIRDXL-HOTPIN","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turquoise","offer_id":48584571781275,"sku":"BLUEBIRDXL-TURQUO","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":48584571814043,"sku":"BLUEBIRDXL-BLACK","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/product-image-1_fd286a8e-dea9-4598-a56e-651ab30f482a.jpg?v=1778962650","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/paragon-bluebird-xl-glass-bead-annealing-kiln","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}