Dragonfly Bottle Slumping Mold

The Dragonfly Bottle Slumping Mold from Creative Paradise slumps a whole wine bottle flat while pressing a dragonfly pattern into the glass surface. The mold measures 13 inches long by 5.5 inches wide by 2.25 inches tall, giving a standard bottle room to spread and settle as it softens in the kiln.

This is a slumping mold, not a frit casting mold. A whole wine or other recycled bottle is placed over the form and fired so gravity draws the glass down and the dragonfly impression transfers to the surface. Like all ceramic molds from Creative Paradise, it is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings with proper preparation.

What does the Dragonfly Bottle Slumping Mold make?
It slumps a wine bottle flat and imprints a dragonfly pattern on the glass, turning a recycled bottle into a decorative flat piece suited to serving boards, wall display, or gift work.

What bottle or glass do I use?
Standard wine bottles are the intended material. The mold is also compatible with COE96 or COE90 fusible glass. Adjust the anneal temperature in the firing schedule to match your glass type.

How do I prepare the mold before firing?
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 the bottle on the mold.

Can I reuse the mold?
Yes. Ceramic slumping molds are reusable across many firings. Re-coat the surface with mold primer as needed between sessions.

Specifications

• SKU: 156929
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.GM170)
• Makes: 1 slumped bottle with dragonfly pattern
• Mold size: 13 inches L x 5.5 inches W x 2.25 inches T
• 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, and let it dry completely before placing the bottle.
• Lay the whole bottle centered over the mold. As the kiln heats, the glass softens and settles by gravity, taking the dragonfly pattern from the form surface.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Standard soda-lime wine bottles, COE96, and COE90 glass all work. Match the firing schedule and anneal soak to the glass you are using.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the slumped piece. Re-coat the mold surface with primer as needed between firings.

Creative Paradise Suggested Firing Schedule

This is a suggested starting schedule for standard glass or COE96, not a guarantee. Every kiln fires differently. Test a small run and adjust the schedule for your glass and kiln.

Slump Schedule:

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

Helpful downloads: Bottle Art Tutorial (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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