Cress Professional Electric Kiln – Model FX-23

This Cress FX-23 Professional Series Electric Kiln is a durable, studio-quality kiln ideal for pottery, ceramics, and glass work. Cress is known for their reliability and craftsmanship, and this model is built to handle consistent high-heat firings with precision.

Condition:
Clean and well-maintained, with an intact firebrick chamber and solid heating elements. The chrome body is in excellent shape with minimal wear. Everything appears functional and ready for use.

Specifications

• Model: FX-23
• Voltage: 240V AC
• Amperage: 35A
• Exterior Dimensions: 36” tall × 23” diameter
• Interior Chamber: 21” tall × 17” diameter
• Control Type: Manual thumbwheel temperature control with kiln sitter
• Material: Chrome steel body with firebrick lining
• Manufacturer: Cress Mfg. Co., South El Monte, California

Highlights:

Professional-grade Cress craftsmanship

Clean firebrick interior

Ideal mid-size capacity for studios and schools

Runs on standard 240V studio power

Reliable kiln sitter with adjustable temperature thumbwheel

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There’s something almost poetic about a Cress kiln — the quiet hum before the glow, the slow build of heat that turns clay into permanence. The Cress FX-23 Professional Series was built in California for serious creators: studio potters, teachers, and glass artists who understand that precision and reliability are everything. This kiln isn’t a starter tool — it’s a steadfast companion for the craftsperson who’s learned patience by fire.rnrnIts chrome steel shell hides decades of American kiln-building expertise, while the manual thumbwheel controls and kiln sitter keep you connected to the process — not just pressing a digital button and walking away. With its clean firebrick chamber and solid heating elements, this unit carries the warmth of countless firings yet stands ready for many more.rnrnWhen you power it on, you’re not just heating clay. You’re continuing a lineage of craftsmanship that Cress has maintained since the 1950s — a symbol of the small-studio spirit that refuses to fade.