I currently have a Paragon Caldera kiln that I am using for metal clay.  I would really like to start working with enamels.  There's many techniques that I'm interested in, but I think I would like to work specifically with cloisonne cabochons. Paragon sells an enameling kiln for the Caldera, but I'm concerned that it would be pretty awkward to use as the door swings up and there's no window to view through (not sure how necessary a window is).  They do sell a windowed lid, but to get over the unit and safely peer inside, the kiln needs to be pretty low to the ground....which then means that removing the burning hot pieces of metal is awkward.  Do I need the window?  Will the collar be enough for what I'd like to do?

I've considered the Beehive kiln because it's inexpensive and you can view the piece easily.  However, I've just read that you can't fit a trivet inside one and I'm concerned about needing to counter enamel.  Will I be able to do thick cloisonne work in the Beehive?

I did see an economy kiln at Delphi that is a possibility, but it also does not have a window.

Unfortunately, I cannot afford to purchase an expensive kiln at this time.  I have considered selling my current kiln to purchase another one, but that would force me to halt working while it's up for sale and I wait for another kiln.  I've been watching our local Craigslist for an inexpensive alternative, but smaller kilns are pretty hard to come by here.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!!!