Candle Holder 3" Square

The Candle Holder 3 inch Square mold from Colour de Verre is a two-piece ceramic frit casting mold that produces one 3-inch square tea light holder per firing. Part of Colour de Verre's candle holder series, the mold is filled with glass frit, which melts and takes the shape of the cavity to form a functional holder sized to fit a standard tea light candle.

The mold footprint is 5.5 inches by 5.5 inches by 3 inches tall, and Colour de Verre lists a glass capacity of 250 grams. Frit combinations can be varied for different effects: blend 5 to 10 percent fine transparent or opal frit with fine clear frit for subtle color that lets candlelight pass through, or combine two or three medium dark frit colors with medium clear frit for a natural, granite-like appearance. The finished holder can be left plain for a clean look or embellished with cast elements, frit balls, shaped rods, stringers, or noodles. Like all ceramic casting molds, it is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when properly prepared.

What does the Candle Holder 3 inch Square mold make?
It casts one 3-inch square tea light holder per firing, sized to hold a standard tea light candle.

How much glass do I need?
Colour de Verre lists a glass capacity of 250 grams for this mold. Weigh your frit and test a first run when the result matters, as fill weight can vary with glass type and density.

What frit combinations work in this mold?
Colour de Verre suggests blending 5 to 10 percent fine transparent or opal frit with fine clear frit for subtle, light-transmitting color, or combining two or three medium dark frit colors with medium clear frit for a granite-like appearance.

Can I add decoration to the finished holder?
Yes. The holder can be embellished with frit balls, shaped rods, stringers, noodles, or cast elements placed in the mold before firing, or left plain for a clean, unadorned look.

What COE glass can I use?
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 do I prepare the mold before casting?
Prime the mold before every use with ZYP BN Lubricoat or Hotline Primo Primer, and let it dry completely before adding glass so the cast piece does not stick.

Specifications

• SKU: 182161
• Manufacturer: Colour de Verre
• Makes: 1 square tea light holder per firing
• Finished piece size: 3 inches square
• Mold size: 5.5 inches L x 5.5 inches W x 3 inches H
• Glass capacity: 250 grams
• Mold type: two-piece 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 the Colour de Verre project sheet for this mold.

• Prime the mold before every use with ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer or Hotline Primo Primer, and let it dry completely before adding glass.
• Fill the mold with frit to Colour de Verre's listed capacity of 250 grams. Blend 5 to 10 percent fine transparent or opal frit with fine clear frit for subtle color that lets candlelight show through, or use two or three medium dark frit colors with medium clear frit for a granite-like look.
• The finished holder can be embellished with frit balls, shaped rods, stringers, noodles, or cast elements placed in the mold before firing, or left plain.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a firing schedule matched to your glass COE and adjust the anneal soak accordingly.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the cast piece. Prime the mold again before the next firing.

Suggested Firing Schedule

This is a suggested starting schedule, not a guarantee. Every kiln fires differently. Follow the Colour de Verre project sheet for this mold and test a small run before committing to a larger batch.

• Heat no faster than about 350 F (195 C) per hour through the fusing range.
• Fire to no more than about 1450 F (785 C) at peak temperature.
• After peak, add a controlled cool to an anneal soak suited to your glass: about 950 F for COE96, or about 900 F for COE90.
• Consult the Colour de Verre project sheet included with the mold for the full recommended schedule and any mold-specific notes.

Helpful downloads: Priming with ZYP Spray (PDF) · Tricks of the Trade (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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