Raised Neck Swirl Slumping Mold

The Raised Neck Swirl Slumping Mold from Creative Paradise is designed to slump a whole glass bottle into a flat serving tray, with the neck of the bottle left raised and set against the swirl detail on the form. The mold measures 17.5 inches long by 5.75 inches wide by 2.5 inches tall, sized to accommodate a standard wine or utility bottle.

Like all ceramic slumping molds, this one is COE agnostic. Place a whole glass bottle on the prepared form, fire to temperature, and let gravity draw the glass down into the mold shape. It is a practical way to recycle old bottles into functional serving trays or platters, and the mold is reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Raised Neck Swirl Slumping Mold make?
It slumps a standard glass bottle into a flat serving tray shape, with the neck left raised into the mold's swirl feature. The finished piece functions as a serving tray or decorative platter.

What glass can I use with this mold?
Standard glass bottles, COE96, and COE90 fusible glass all work, since the mold is COE agnostic. Match the anneal soak temperature in the firing schedule to the glass you are using: 950 F for standard bottles or COE96, 900 F for COE90.

How do I prep the mold before slumping?
Coat the mold surface with a kiln shelf primer such as a boron nitride spray or a kiln wash such as Hotline Primo Primer, and let it dry completely before placing the bottle on the form so the glass does not stick.

Do I need to prepare the bottle before firing?
Remove all labels and rinse the bottle clean. Place it centered on the prepared mold with the neck resting in the raised swirl section of the form, then fire using a slump schedule suited to your glass and kiln.

Specifications

• SKU: 165945
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.GM160)
• Makes: 1 slumped bottle serving tray per firing
• Mold size: 17.5 inches L x 5.75 inches W x 2.5 inches T
• Material: ceramic kiln slumping mold, reusable
• Glass: any COE (COE agnostic), including standard glass bottles

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 slumping schedule suited to your glass and kiln.

• Prime the mold surface with a boron nitride mold primer such as ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer, or a kiln wash, and let it dry completely before placing glass on the form.
• Remove all labels and rinse the bottle thoroughly before firing. Place it centered on the prepared mold with the neck positioned in the raised swirl section of the form.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Standard glass bottles, COE96, and COE90 glass all work. Adjust the final anneal soak to match your glass: 950 F for standard bottles or COE96, 900 F for COE90.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the slumped piece. 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.

Slump Schedule:

*Segment 4 is the anneal soak at 950 F for COE96 or standard glass bottles. If using COE90, adjust this temperature to 900 F.

Helpful downloads: Bottle Art Tutorial (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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