The 3 inch Holey Christmas Tree mold from Creative Paradise casts one Christmas tree shape with a decorative hole pattern in a single firing, with the finished piece measuring 3 inches by 2.25 inches. The mold footprint is 4 inches by 3.5 inches, making it a compact option for producing a holiday ornament, suncatcher, or pendant blank from frit or sheet glass scrap.
Like all ceramic casting molds, this one is COE agnostic. Fill the cavity with frit, small billets, or stacked sheet scrap and fuse to the tree shape. The manufacturer lists 24 grams of glass per cavity. As a kiln casting mold it is reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.
What does the 3 inch Holey Christmas Tree mold make? It casts one flat backed Christmas tree shape with decorative holes, measuring 3 inches by 2.25 inches, in one firing. The holes make it well suited to ornaments, suncatchers, and holiday pendants.
What COE glass can I use in this mold? Any COE. Ceramic casting molds are COE agnostic, so the same mold works with COE96, COE90, or other fusible glass. Match your firing schedule to the glass you are using.
How much glass do I need? Creative Paradise lists 24 grams per cavity. Fill weight can vary with how you load the cavity, so weigh your glass and test a first run when the result matters.
How do I prep the mold before casting? Coat the cavity with a kiln shelf primer such as a boron nitride spray (for example ZYP) or a kiln wash such as Hotline Primo Primer , and let it dry completely before adding glass. Re coat as needed between firings.
Specifications
SKU: 156213
Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.LF64)
Makes: 1 holey Christmas tree
Finished piece size: 3 inches L x 2.25 inches W
Mold size: 4 inches L x 3.5 inches W
Suggested fill weight: 24 grams
Material: ceramic kiln casting mold, reusable
Glass: any COE (COE agnostic)
Working Notes
These are guidelines, not guarantees. Every kiln fires a little differently, so test a small run first when the result matters and follow a casting schedule suited to your glass and kiln.
Prime the cavity with a boron nitride mold primer such as ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer , or a kiln wash, and let it dry completely before adding glass so the glass does not stick.
Fill with frit, small billets, or stacked sheet scrap. For a tack fired surface, the manufacturer suggests powder and fine frit filled uniformly to about a quarter inch.
The mold is COE agnostic. Use a full fuse schedule matched to your glass, adjusting the final anneal soak for your COE.
Let the kiln cool fully before removing the cast piece. Re coat the mold with primer as needed between firings.
The Slide Hi Temp brand separator is not recommended with these molds.
Creative Paradise Suggested Firing Schedule
This is a suggested COE96 starting schedule, not a guarantee. Every kiln fires differently. Test a small run and adjust the schedule for your glass and kiln.
Full Fuse (COE96):
Segment Rate Temp (F) Hold 1 300 1150 45 2 150 1300 20 3 400 1460 10 4 9999 950* 60
Tack Fire (COE96): for a tack fired surface, fill uniformly to about a quarter inch with powder and fine frit.
Segment Rate Temp (F) Hold 1 300 1150 45 2 150 1300 20 3 400 1410 10 4 9999 950* 60
*Segment 4 is the anneal soak at 950 F for COE96. If using COE90, adjust this temperature to 900 F.
Helpful downloads: Holey Mold Tutorial (PDF) · Fill Weights for Casting Molds (PDF) · Casting Mold Tips (PDF)
Description updated: July 6, 2026
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