Dog Bowl Slumping Mold

The Dog Bowl Slumping Mold from Creative Paradise forms a single shallow glass bowl in one firing. The mold measures 8.75 inches in diameter and 2.25 inches tall, with inner dimensions of 7.25 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches deep, reflecting the approximate finished size of the slumped piece.

To use, place a pre-fused or sheet glass blank over the mold and fire at slumping temperatures. The glass softens and drapes by gravity into the bowl form. Creative Paradise notes the size suits beginners well and keeps the amount of glass needed modest, making it accessible to all experience levels.

What does the Dog Bowl Slumping Mold make?
It forms one shallow glass bowl approximately 7.25 inches in diameter and 1.25 inches deep, slumped from a flat glass blank in a single firing.

How does slumping work with this mold?
Start with a pre-fused or sheet glass blank sized to cover the mold opening. Prime the mold first, then set the glass on or over the form and fire at slumping temperatures. The glass softens and sinks by gravity into the bowl shape.

What size glass blank do I need?
The mold outer diameter is 8.75 inches. Use a blank that spans the opening, typically a round or square piece that covers that diameter. Test a first run to dial in the fit for your glass thickness and preference.

What COE glass can I use?
Any COE. Ceramic slumping molds are COE agnostic, so the same mold works with COE96, COE90, or other fusible glass. Match your firing schedule and anneal soak temperature to the glass you are using.

How do I prep the mold before slumping?
Coat the mold surface with a kiln shelf primer such as a boron nitride spray or kiln wash, and let it dry completely before setting the glass so nothing sticks. Re-coat between firings as needed.

Specifications

• SKU: 169206
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.GM243)
• Makes: 1 shallow glass bowl
• Finished piece size: approximately 7.25 inches diameter x 1.25 inches deep
• Mold size: 8.75 inches diameter x 2.25 inches tall
• Material: ceramic kiln slumping 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 slumping 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 such as Hotline Primo Primer, and let it dry completely before setting the glass so it does not stick.
• Use a pre-fused or sheet glass blank sized to cover the mold opening. A blank that spans the 8.75 inch outer diameter will slump down into the 7.25 inch inner bowl shape.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a slumping schedule matched to your glass, adjusting the final anneal soak for your COE.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the slumped bowl. 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.

Slump (COE96):

*Segment 9 is the anneal soak at 950 F for COE96. If using COE90, adjust this temperature to 900 F.

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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