The Oval Votive Casting Mold from Colour de Verre is a two-part ceramic mold set that makes glass votives with a cast base and shaped oval side panels. The set includes a base mold that casts the foundation and a panel former that shapes glass into the oval sides. Finished votives can range in height from 2.5 inches (65 mm) to 6 inches (150 mm), with a base width of about 7 inches (17.5 cm), and hold three tea lights.
The two mold pieces measure 8.5 by 5.25 inches (22 by 13.5 cm) and 6.75 by 6.5 inches (17 by 16.5 cm). The oval side panels can be made using plain art glass sheets or built up with frit, frit balls, noodles, rods, stringers, or cast elements. Colour de Verre lists a glass capacity of about 300 grams of frit. Like all ceramic kiln casting molds, this set is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.
What does the Oval Votive Casting Mold set make?
It makes glass votives with a cast base and shaped oval side panels. Finished votives hold three tea lights and range from about 2.5 to 6 inches tall, with a base about 7 inches wide.
What pieces are included in this two-part set?
The set includes a base mold that casts the votive foundation and a panel former that shapes glass sheets or frit into the oval sides.
What COE glass can I use with this mold set?
Any COE. Ceramic casting molds are COE agnostic, so the same set works with COE96, COE90, or other fusible glass. Match your firing schedule to the glass you are using.
How much glass do I need?
Colour de Verre lists a glass capacity of about 300 grams of frit for this set. Weigh your glass and test a first run when the result matters.
Specifications
- SKU: 182157
- Manufacturer: Colour de Verre
- Makes: glass votives with cast base and oval side panels, holding 3 tea lights
- Finished votive height: 2.5 to 6 inches (65 to 150 mm)
- Finished votive base width: about 7 inches (17.5 cm)
- Mold sizes: 8.5 x 5.25 inches (22 x 13.5 cm) and 6.75 x 6.5 inches (17 x 16.5 cm)
- Glass capacity: about 300 grams frit
- Material: ceramic kiln casting mold set, two pieces, 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 mold pieces before every use with ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer or Hotline Primo Primer. Let the primer dry completely before adding glass.
- For the base mold, fill the cavity with frit. For the side panels, use plain art glass sheets or embellish with frit, frit balls, noodles, rods, stringers, or cast elements.
- The mold set is COE agnostic. Use a schedule matched to your glass and adjust the anneal soak for your COE.
- Let the kiln cool fully before removing cast pieces. Re-prime both mold pieces before each subsequent firing.
Colour de Verre Suggested Firing Schedule
This is a suggested starting point, not a guarantee. Every kiln fires differently. Follow the Colour de Verre project sheet included with this mold and test a small run before committing to a full batch.
- Prime both mold pieces before every use and let them dry completely.
- Heat no faster than about 350 F (195 C) per hour.
- Fire to no more than about 1450 F (785 C).
- Follow with a controlled cool and an anneal soak suited to your glass: about 900 F for COE90, or about 950 F for COE96.
Description updated: July 6, 2026
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