Gnome Couple Frit Casting Mold

The Gnome Couple Frit Casting Mold from Creative Paradise casts one gnome couple ornament in a single firing. The finished piece measures 5.5 inches by 4 inches, and the mold footprint is 7 inches by 5 inches. At approximately 184 grams of glass, it is a substantial frit casting project that produces a decorative ornament or seasonal accent.

Like all ceramic casting molds, this one is COE agnostic. Fill the cavity with frit, small billets, or stacked sheet scrap and fuse to the gnome couple shape. This mold includes posts that form openings in the finished piece, such as a hanging hole for an ornament. Review the manufacturer's second product photo for important guidance on loading glass around the posts before your first firing. The mold is reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Gnome Couple mold make?
It casts one gnome couple ornament measuring 5.5 inches by 4 inches in a single firing. The finished piece works well as a seasonal ornament or decorative accent.

What COE glass and prep does this mold need?
Any COE works, since ceramic casting molds are COE agnostic. Prime the cavity with a boron nitride spray such as ZYP, or a kiln wash such as Hotline Primo Primer, and let it dry completely before adding glass. Match your firing schedule to the glass you are using.

How much glass do I need for this mold?
Creative Paradise lists about 184 grams for the full cavity. Weigh your glass and test a first run when the result matters.

What do I need to know about the posts in this mold?
The posts form openings in the finished piece, such as a hole for hanging the ornament. Load glass carefully around the posts. The manufacturer's second product photo includes important information on working with posts, so review it before your first firing.

Specifications

• SKU: 175464
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.LF231)
• Makes: 1 gnome couple ornament
• Finished piece size: 5.5 inches L x 4 inches W
• Mold size: 7 inches L x 5 inches W
• Suggested fill weight: about 184 grams
• 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 cavity 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.
• This mold includes posts that form openings in the finished piece. Review the manufacturer's second product photo for important guidance on loading glass around the posts correctly before your first firing.
• Fill with frit, small billets, or stacked sheet scrap to approximately 184 grams. 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 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.

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: Basic Frit Casting Tutorial (PDF) · Fill Weights for Casting Molds (PDF) · Casting Mold Tips (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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