The Kiwi Leaf Mold from Colour de Verre casts a single large leaf measuring 7.5 inches by 6 inches (19 by 15 cm). Inspired by the lush vines of Pacific Northwest gardens, the mold captures the bold, sculptural form of a kiwi leaf and is suited to both functional and decorative glass projects.
On the reverse side of the mold, Colour de Verre has built in a slumping surface designed to shape individual cast leaves into salad or dessert plates. For larger curved forms, the mold pairs with the Colour de Verre 7-10 Bowl Slump Form. Three, five, or more cast leaves can be tack fused together and then slumped into platters, vessels, or wall pieces.
Like all Colour de Verre ceramic casting molds, the Kiwi Leaf is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when primed and cared for properly.
What does the Kiwi Leaf Mold make?
It casts one leaf measuring 7.5 inches by 6 inches (19 by 15 cm). The cast piece can stand alone as a decorative accent, be combined with other leaves into a larger composition, or be slumped on the reverse side of the mold into a plate shape.
What is the built-in slumping surface on the reverse?
The reverse side of the mold has a shallow slumping surface shaped to drape individual cast leaves into salad or dessert plate forms. Prime that surface before use just as you would the casting cavity.
Can I combine multiple Kiwi Leaf castings?
Yes. Colour de Verre suggests tacking three, five, or more cast leaves together and then slumping them over the mold or the 7-10 Bowl Slump Form to create platters, vessels, or wall art.
What COE glass can I use?
Any COE. Colour de Verre 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 do I prep the mold before casting?
Prime the casting cavity and the slumping surface with a boron nitride mold primer before every firing. Colour de Verre recommends ZYP BN Lubricoat or Hotline Primo Primer. Let the primer dry completely before adding glass.
Specifications
- SKU: 181812
- Manufacturer: Colour de Verre
- Makes: 1 kiwi leaf casting
- Finished piece size: 7.5 inches x 6 inches (19 x 15 cm)
- Built-in slumping surface: yes, reverse side for plate shapes
- 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 the Colour de Verre project sheet for this mold.
- Prime the casting cavity and the slumping surface with ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer or Hotline Primo Primer before every firing, and let it dry completely before adding glass.
- Fill the casting cavity with frit sized to your preference. The large cavity takes a meaningful fill, so weigh your glass for consistency across firings.
- The mold is COE agnostic. Use a full fuse schedule matched to your glass and adjust the anneal soak for your COE.
- Let the kiln cool fully before removing the cast piece. Re-prime the mold before the next firing.
Colour de Verre Suggested Firing Schedule
This is a suggested starting schedule, not a guarantee. Every kiln fires differently. Follow the Colour de Verre project sheet for this mold and test a small run first when the result matters.
- Heat no faster than about 350 F (195 C) per hour.
- Fire to no more than about 1450 F (785 C).
- Add a controlled cool with an anneal soak suited to your glass: about 950 F for COE96, or about 900 F for COE90.
Helpful downloads: Priming with ZYP Spray (PDF)
Description updated: July 6, 2026
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