Fish Dish Slumping Mold

The Fish Dish slumping mold from Creative Paradise forms a single fish-shaped glass dish in each firing. The mold measures 11.75 inches long by 7.75 inches wide with a depth of 2 inches, and spans 14 inches on the diagonal, making it a generous piece well suited to decorative platters, wall hangings, or display dishes.

To use the mold, place a pre-cut or pre-fused glass blank over or into the form and fire so gravity draws the softened glass down to follow the fish shape. Like all ceramic slumping molds, it is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Fish Dish mold make?
It slumps a single fish-shaped glass dish from a pre-made glass blank in one firing. The mold footprint is 11.75 inches long by 7.75 inches wide, with a 14-inch diagonal.

What size glass blank do I need?
Cut or fuse a blank to fit the mold footprint of 11.75 inches by 7.75 inches. Test a first run to confirm the fit and drape, and trim as needed to clear the mold edges cleanly.

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 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 (for example ZYP) or a kiln wash such as Hotline Primo Primer, and let it dry completely before placing the glass blank so the glass does not stick.

Specifications

• SKU: 164271
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.GM223)
• Makes: 1 fish-shaped dish
• Mold size: 11.75 inches L x 7.75 inches W x 2 inches T
• Diagonal: 14 inches
• Material: ceramic 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 glass so the glass does not stick.
• Place a pre-cut or pre-fused glass blank over or into the mold. The blank should be sized to the mold footprint of 11.75 inches by 7.75 inches.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a slump schedule matched to your glass, adjusting the final anneal soak for your COE.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the slumped 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.

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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