Round Mermaid Textured Fusing Tile

The Round Mermaid Textured Fusing Tile from Creative Paradise is a ceramic tile used under glass in the kiln to impart a mermaid scale pattern to the bottom surface during fusing. Place a glass sheet or fused blank on top of the prepared tile, fire the kiln, and the softened glass picks up the texture as it heats. The tile measures 10.25 inches in diameter, giving a generous work surface for plates, panels, or large decorative pieces.

Frit can also be fused directly on the tile to create a dramatic patterned result. Like all ceramic kiln tiles, it is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly. Apply a glass separator or kiln wash to the tile surface before each use following the separator manufacturer's instructions.

What does the Round Mermaid Textured Fusing Tile do?
It imparts a mermaid scale texture to the bottom surface of fused glass when a sheet or blank is laid on top and fired. Frit can also be fused directly on the tile to create a patterned piece. The tile is 10.25 inches in diameter.

How do I use the texture tile?
Prime the tile surface with a separator, set your glass sheet or fused blank on top, and fire using a schedule suited to your glass. The glass softens and picks up the mermaid scale pattern from the tile below. Frit can also be applied directly to the tile for a different textured result.

What COE glass can I use with this tile?
Any COE. Ceramic texture tiles are COE agnostic, so the same tile works with COE96, COE90, or other fusible glass. Match your firing schedule to the glass you are using.

How do I prep the tile before fusing?
Coat the surface with a glass separator such as a boron nitride spray (for example ZYP) or a kiln wash such as Hotline Primo Primer, following the manufacturer's instructions for applying and curing, and let it dry completely before placing glass on top.

Specifications

• SKU: 163421
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.DT36)
• Use: texture tile for glass fusing, imparts mermaid scale pattern
• Tile size: 10.25 inch diameter
• Material: ceramic kiln texture tile, 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 fusing schedule suited to your glass and kiln.

• Prime the tile surface with a boron nitride separator such as ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer, or a kiln wash, following the manufacturer's instructions for applying and curing before each use.
• Place your glass sheet or fused blank on top of the prepared tile. Fire so the glass softens and picks up the mermaid scale texture from the tile surface.
• Frit may also be fused directly on the tile to create a dramatic patterned result.
• The tile 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 glass from the tile. Re-coat with separator as needed between firings.
• The Slide Hi Temp brand separator is not recommended with these tiles.

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): suggested for a double layer of COE96 glass with frit.

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

Helpful downloads: Texture Tiles Tutorial (PDF) · Colorful Mermaid Bowl Tutorial (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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