Cardinal Icicle Ornaments Casting Mold

The Cardinal Icicle Ornaments mold from Creative Paradise casts two cardinal themed icicle ornaments in a single firing. The two cavities produce finished pieces measuring 8.25 inches and 8 inches in length, giving each ornament a slightly different size. The mold footprint is 12 inches by 6.5 inches, accommodating both cavities in one kiln load.

Like all ceramic casting molds, this one is COE agnostic. Fill each cavity with frit, billets, or stacked sheet scrap and fuse the glass to the icicle shape. Creative Paradise lists 115 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 Cardinal Icicle Ornaments mold make?
It casts two icicle ornaments per firing, one at 8.25 inches and one at 8 inches in length. The two slightly different lengths give a natural, varied look when the finished pieces are displayed together.

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 icicle?
Creative Paradise lists about 115 grams per cavity. Fill weight varies with how fully you want each icicle, 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: 172543
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.LF217)
• Makes: 2 icicle ornaments
• Finished piece sizes: 8.25 inches L and 8 inches L
• Mold size: 12 inches L x 6.5 inches W
• Suggested fill weight: about 115 grams 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 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 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.

Full Fuse (COE96):

Tack Fire (COE96): for a tack fired surface, fill uniformly to about a quarter inch with powder and fine frit.

*Segment 4 is the anneal soak at 950 F for COE96. If using COE90, adjust this temperature to 900 F.

Helpful downloads: Cardinal Icicle Ornaments Tutorial (PDF) · Fill Weights for Casting Molds (PDF) · Casting Mold Tips (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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