Mushroom Stakes Frit Casting Mold

The Mushroom Stakes Frit Casting Mold from Creative Paradise casts two mushroom-shaped glass stakes in a single firing. The large stake measures 10.25 inches and the small stake measures 8 inches. Both cavities fit within a mold footprint of 12.25 inches by 5 inches, making it a practical way to produce a matched pair of decorative glass garden stakes in one 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 mushroom stake shape. Creative Paradise lists about 62 grams of glass for the large cavity and 48 grams for the small. The mold is reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Mushroom Stakes mold make?
It casts two mushroom-shaped glass stakes in one firing: a large stake at 10.25 inches and a small stake at 8 inches. They are suited to garden decor and outdoor display use.

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 stake?
Creative Paradise lists about 62 grams for the large cavity and about 48 grams for the small. Weigh your glass and test a first run when the result matters, as fill weight can vary with how full you want each piece.

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: 171296
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.LF208)
• Makes: 2 mushroom stakes (1 large, 1 small)
• Finished piece size: 10.25 inches (large), 8 inches (small)
• Mold size: 12.25 inches L x 5 inches W
• Suggested fill weight: about 62 grams (large cavity), about 48 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 stakes. 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: LF208 Mushroom Stake Tutorial (PDF) · Fill Weights for Casting Molds (PDF) · Casting Mold Tips (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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