A Portable Lampworking Annealer With a 10-Year Track Record. Plug It In Anywhere.
The AF3P Chilipepper has been around for over a decade, and there's a reason it's still a kiln of choice for lampworkers: it does one job, and it does it well. With a 16" x 6" interior and a max temperature of 1100°F, it's purpose-built for annealing lampworking glass on the go. No frills, no oversized footprint, no electrical project to set up.
The build is straightforward: 2" of fiber blanket insulation keeps heat where it belongs, and an industrial tubular coil handles the heating duty year after year. That's the recipe for a kiln that quietly works through tens of thousands of annealing cycles without drama.
It runs on standard 120V household power with a regular NEMA 5-15 plug, drawing just 8 amps. That's well under the limit of any standard outlet, so you can plug it in anywhere without worrying about tripping a breaker. And with a large built-in handle and an ultra-light footprint, you can pick it up and take it where you need to go.
What makes the Chilipepper different
A 10-plus-year-proven design, 2" of fiber blanket insulation, an industrial tubular coil, a large carrying handle, and standard 120V operation. Small enough for any tabletop, light enough to take with you, and dialed in for lampworking annealing.
Who Is This Kiln For?
The Chilipepper is a specialty kiln with a clear job. Here's how to tell if it's right for you.
✓ Traveling lampworkers and demonstrators
Light, portable, and runs on any standard outlet. If you teach workshops, demo at events, or move your setup between studios, the Chilipepper goes where you go.
✓ Lampworkers who need a dedicated annealer
If you've been working without a proper annealer, this is the upgrade. A 16" long chamber gives you room for a session's worth of beads, marbles, and small sculptural pieces.
✓ Tabletop studio setups
25 lbs and a compact footprint mean it fits on a workbench or table right next to your torch. No dedicated kiln stand, no rearranging the studio.
✓ Lampworkers who want something proven
Over 10 years on the market and still going strong. If you'd rather have a kiln with a long track record than the latest design, the Chilipepper has earned its place.
Key Features
- 16" x 6" interior with 0.33 cubic feet of working space, sized for a lampworking session's worth of beads and small pieces
- Fires up to 1100°F, the right range for annealing soft glass and most lampworking applications
- 2" of fiber blanket insulation, keeps heat in the chamber and saves on electricity
- Industrial tubular coil, built for years of annealing service
- Large built-in handle, easy to carry to workshops, demos, or anywhere you need to anneal
- 120V household power with standard NEMA 5-15 plug, only draws 8 amps
- Light 25 lb footprint, fits on a tabletop or workbench next to your torch
- 10-plus-year track record, a kiln of choice for working lampworkers
Specifications
| Model | Jen-Ken AF3P Chilipepper |
| Kiln Type | Portable Lampworking Annealer |
| Interior Dimensions | 16" x 6" |
| Volume | 0.33 cu ft |
| Maximum Temperature | 1100°F |
| Insulation | 2" fiber blanket |
| Heating Element | Industrial tubular coil |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Amps | 8 |
| Watts | 960 |
| Plug Type | NEMA 5-15 |
| Product Weight | 25 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 30 lbs |
Choosing between Jen-Ken's lampworking annealers?
Give us a call. We'll talk through where you'll use the kiln, how big your work is, and help you decide which lampworking annealer is right for your studio.
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