Holiday Tree & Stocking

The Holiday Tree and Stocking mold from Colour de Verre casts two festive glass pieces in a single firing: a Christmas tree and a holiday stocking. Each finished piece measures approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) long, making them a practical size for window ornaments, tree hangings, or small seasonal accents for a home or office.

The mold footprint is 8 inches by 5.5 inches by 1.25 inches deep (20 x 14 x 3 cm). Colour de Verre recommends 16 to 18 grams of frit per casting. Like all ceramic casting molds, this one is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when primed and cared for properly.

What does the Holiday Tree and Stocking mold make?
It casts two pieces in one firing: a holiday tree and a stocking, each roughly 4.5 inches long. They are suited to window ornaments, tree decorations, or small seasonal gifts for friends, family, or coworkers.

What COE glass can I use?
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 frit do I need per casting?
Colour de Verre lists 16 to 18 grams per casting. Weigh your frit and test a first run when the result matters, as fill weight can vary with frit grade and how fully you load each cavity.

How do I prep the mold before use?
Prime the cavities with a dedicated mold primer before every firing and let it dry completely before adding frit. Colour de Verre recommends ZYP BN Lubricoat or Hotline Primo Primer for best performance with these molds.

Specifications

• SKU: 181649
• Manufacturer: Colour de Verre
• Makes: 1 holiday tree and 1 stocking per firing
• Finished piece size: approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) long each
• Mold size: 8 inches L x 5.5 inches W x 1.25 inches deep (20 x 14 x 3 cm)
• Suggested fill weight: 16 to 18 grams per casting
• 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 mold cavities before every firing with ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer or Hotline Primo Primer and let it dry completely before loading frit.
• Fill each cavity with frit to the recommended 16 to 18 grams. Weigh your glass for consistent results across firings.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a full fuse casting schedule matched to your specific glass COE.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the cast pieces. Re-prime the mold as needed between firings.

Colour de Verre Suggested Firing Schedule

This is a suggested starting schedule based on Colour de Verre general guidance, not a guarantee. Every kiln fires differently. Follow the Colour de Verre project sheet for this mold and test a small run first.

• Prime the mold before every use and let it dry completely before adding glass.
• Heat no faster than about 350 F (195 C) per hour during the initial climb to avoid thermal shock to the mold and glass.
• Fire to no more than about 1450 F (785 C) to achieve a full cast result.
• Add a controlled cool with an anneal soak appropriate for your glass COE.

Helpful downloads: Vintage Ornaments (PDF) · Priming Molds With ZYP Spray (PDF) · Tricks Of The Trade (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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