Bails Casting Mold

The Bails Casting Mold from Creative Paradise casts six bail shaped pieces in a single firing, with each finished bail measuring 1.25 inches long by 0.75 inches wide. The six cavities fit within a mold footprint of 5 inches by 5 inches by 1.5 inches tall, making it a practical way to produce a batch of glass bails for pendants, earrings, or other jewelry components at once.

Like all ceramic casting molds, this one is COE agnostic. Fill the cavities with frit, small billets, or stacked sheet scrap and fuse to the bail shape. The manufacturer lists roughly 1 gram of glass per cavity. As a kiln casting mold it is reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Bails Casting Mold make?
It casts six bail shaped pieces, each 1.25 inches long by 0.75 inches wide, in one firing. They are well suited to pendant bails, earring components, and other small jewelry accents.

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 per bail?
Creative Paradise lists about 1 gram per cavity. Fill weight varies with how full you want each piece, so weigh your glass and test a first run when the result matters.

How do I prep the mold before casting?
Coat the cavities 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: 182369
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.LF267)
• Makes: 6 bail shaped pieces
• Finished piece size: 1.25 inches L x 0.75 inches W each
• Mold size: 5 inches L x 5 inches W x 1.5 inches T
• Suggested fill weight: about 1 gram per cavity
• 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 cavities 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 each bail cavity with fine grain frit of any color, about 1 gram per bail.
• 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 pieces. 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.

Fuse and Attach Bails (COE96): Creative Paradise notes this schedule is crucial for making and attaching bails, as firing too hot will seal the bail holes.

*Segment 3 is the anneal soak at 950 F for COE96. If using COE90, adjust this temperature to 900 F.

Helpful downloads: Bails Casting Mold Tutorial (PDF) · Fill Weights for Casting Molds (PDF) · Casting Mold Tips (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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