Bell Mushroom Draping Mold

The Bell Mushroom Draping Mold from Creative Paradise shapes a flat glass blank into a three-dimensional mushroom cap form with a rounded bell curve. A 6 inch diameter glass circle is placed over the mold and fired so the softening glass drapes down over the form under gravity, taking the bell mushroom shape. The finished draped piece measures 5.5 inches in diameter and 4.75 inches tall.

Like all ceramic draping molds, this one is COE agnostic. Any compatible fusible glass sheet, whether COE96, COE90, or another fusible glass, works over this form. Creative Paradise provides a drape schedule for a double layer of COE96 glass. As a reusable ceramic kiln mold, it holds up across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Bell Mushroom Draping Mold make?
It shapes a 6 inch diameter glass blank into a three-dimensional bell mushroom cap form, measuring 5.5 inches across and 4.75 inches tall after draping. The result works well as a decorative vessel, sculptural accent, or standalone art piece.

What size glass do I need for this mold?
Creative Paradise recommends a 6 inch diameter glass blank. A pre-fused disc or kiln-cut circle in that diameter gives the glass enough material to drape fully down over the bell mushroom form.

What COE glass can I use with this mold?
Any COE. Ceramic draping molds are COE agnostic, so the same form works with COE96, COE90, or other compatible fusible sheet glass. Match your firing schedule to the glass you are using.

How do I prep the mold before draping?
Coat the mold surface with a kiln shelf primer such as a boron nitride spray or a kiln wash such as Hotline Primo Primer, and let it dry completely before placing your glass blank. Re-coat as needed between firings.

Specifications

• SKU: 162474
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.GM209)
• Shapes: 1 bell mushroom form per firing
• Finished piece size: 5.5 inches diameter x 4.75 inches tall
• Recommended glass size: 6 inches diameter
• Mold type: ceramic draping 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 draping schedule suited to your glass and kiln.

• Prime the mold surface with a boron nitride mold primer such as ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer, or a kiln wash, and let it dry completely before placing your glass so it does not stick.
• Place a 6 inch diameter glass blank centered over the top of the mold. A pre-fused disc or kiln-cut circle works well. The glass softens and drapes down over the bell mushroom form as the kiln heats.
• The manufacturer's drape schedule is written for a double layer of COE96 glass. A single layer may drape at a lower temperature or with a shorter hold, so test first.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a drape schedule matched to your glass, adjusting the anneal soak temperature for your COE.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the draped 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.

Drape (COE96, double layer):

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

Helpful downloads: Frit Casted Mushroom Tutorial (PDF) · Slurry Bell Mushrooms Tutorial (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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