Flamingo Stakes Frit Casting Mold

The Flamingo Stakes mold from Creative Paradise casts two flamingo shaped pieces in a single firing, one large at 10.5 inches and one small at 10 inches. The mold footprint is 11.5 inches by 7.5 inches, giving you two differently sized flamingo castings from one firing session.

Like all ceramic casting molds, this one is COE agnostic. Fill each cavity with frit, small billets, or stacked sheet scrap and fuse to the flamingo shape. Creative Paradise lists 120 grams for the large cavity and 105 grams for the small. As a kiln casting mold it is reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Flamingo Stakes mold make?
It casts two flamingo shaped pieces per firing: a large one at 10.5 inches and a small one at 10 inches. The pieces are well suited to decorative glass art and garden stake projects.

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 cavity?
Creative Paradise lists about 120 grams for the large flamingo cavity and 105 grams for the small. Weigh your glass and test a first run when the result matters.

How do I prep the mold before casting?
Coat each cavity 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 adding glass. Re coat as needed between firings.

Specifications

• SKU: 171242
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.LF204)
• Makes: 2 flamingo shaped pieces per firing
• Finished piece sizes: 10.5 inches (large) and 10 inches (small)
• Mold size: 11.5 inches L x 7.5 inches W
• Suggested fill weight: 120 grams (large cavity), 105 grams (small 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 both 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 each cavity 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: Flamingo Stakes Tutorial (PDF) · Fill Weights for Casting Molds (PDF) · Casting Mold Tips (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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