Round Pansy Platter Slumping Mold

The Round Pansy Platter slumping mold from Creative Paradise forms a single round platter with a pansy relief pattern on the base. The mold is 13 inches in diameter and 1.75 inches deep, with inner dimensions of 12 inches diameter by 1 inch deep, so the finished platter measures 12 inches across.

This is a slumping form: place a glass blank or sheet on top of the prepared mold and fire so the glass softens and settles by gravity into the round shape, picking up the pansy surface texture. Like all ceramic kiln forms, it is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when properly primed. Creative Paradise provides a One-and-Done schedule that fires a double-thick layer of COE96 glass with frit and slumps it into the mold in a single pass.

What does the Round Pansy Platter mold make?
It slumps one round platter, 12 inches in diameter, with a pansy pattern on the base. Well suited to decorative plates and serving pieces.

How does slumping work with this mold?
Place a glass blank or sheet on top of the prepared mold and fire to slumping temperature. For the One-and-Done approach, load double-thick sheet glass with frit directly onto the mold and fire so the glass fuses and slumps into the platter shape in a single firing.

What COE glass can I use with this mold?
Any COE. Ceramic slumping molds are COE agnostic, so the same form 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 slumping?
Coat the mold surface with a boron nitride spray or kiln wash and let it dry completely before placing glass so the finished piece releases cleanly.

Specifications

• SKU: 158185
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (GM172)
• Makes: 1 round pansy platter
• Finished piece size: 12 inches diameter
• Mold size: 13 inches diameter x 1.75 inches deep
• Inner dimensions: 12 inches diameter x 1 inch deep
• Material: ceramic kiln slumping 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 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 such as Hotline Primo Primer, and let it dry completely before placing glass so the finished piece releases cleanly.
• Place a pre-fused glass blank or sheet on top of the prepared mold. For the One-and-Done method, Creative Paradise suggests loading a double-thick layer of COE96 glass with frit directly onto the mold and firing so it fuses and slumps in a single pass.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a slumping schedule matched to your glass, adjusting the final anneal soak for your COE.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the platter. 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.

One-and-Done (COE96 double-thick glass with frit):

*Segment 5 is the anneal soak at 950 F for COE96. If using COE90, adjust this temperature to 900 F.

Helpful downloads: One and Done Pansy Platter Tutorial (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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