Gnomes Frit Casting Mold

The Gnomes Frit Casting Mold from Creative Paradise casts two gnome ornament shapes in a single firing: a large gnome measuring 9 inches long by 1.5 inches wide, and a small gnome measuring 8 inches long by 1 inch wide. Both cavities fit within a mold footprint of 10 inches by 4.5 inches, making it a practical way to produce a matched pair of gnome ornaments in one kiln run.

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 gnome shape. The manufacturer lists about 100 grams of glass for the large cavity and about 90 grams for the small. As a kiln casting mold it is reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Gnomes Frit Casting Mold make?
It casts two gnome ornament shapes in one firing: a large gnome at 9 inches long by 1.5 inches wide, and a small gnome at 8 inches long by 1 inch wide.

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 gnome?
Creative Paradise lists about 100 grams for the large gnome cavity and about 90 grams for the small. Fill weight varies with how full you want each piece, so 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 (for example ZYP) 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: 172675
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.LF220)
• Makes: 2 gnome ornaments (1 large, 1 small)
• Large finished size: 9 inches L x 1.5 inches W
• Small finished size: 8 inches L x 1 inch W
• Mold size: 10 inches L x 4.5 inches W
• Suggested fill weight: about 100 grams (large cavity), about 90 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 each 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.
• Fill 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: Winter Gnomes Tutorial (PDF) · Fill Weights for Casting Molds (PDF) · Casting Mold Tips (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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