Round Votive Mold

The Round Votive Mold from Colour de Verre is a two-part ceramic casting set for making cylindrical glass votives. The set includes a base mold that casts the flat foundation and a panel former that shapes glass panels into the round sides. Together, the two pieces produce finished votives ranging from 2.5 inches (65 mm) to 6 inches (150 mm) tall. The mold pieces measure 6.5 x 2 x 1.5 inches (16 x 5 x 4 cm) and 4.5 x 1.25 inches (11.5 x 3 cm), and the set is sized to fit tabletop and small kilns.

The panel former accepts a range of glass types. You can keep the panels simple by using two sheets of art glass, or fill the former with frit balls, noodles, rods, stringers, and cast elements for a more varied result. Colour de Verre lists a glass capacity of 80 grams of frit. Like all ceramic casting molds, this set is COE agnostic: use COE90, COE96, or any other compatible fusible glass and match the firing schedule to the glass you choose.

What does the Round Votive Mold set include and what does it make?
The set has two pieces: a base mold that casts the flat votive bottom and a panel former that shapes glass panels into the round sides. The two work together to produce finished cylindrical glass votives.

How tall are the finished votives?
Finished votives range from 2.5 inches (65 mm) to 6 inches (150 mm) tall, depending on how you size and configure the panels.

What types of glass can I use with this set?
The set works with sheet glass, frit, frit balls, noodles, rods, stringers, and cast elements. Ceramic molds are COE agnostic, so use any compatible fusible glass and match the firing schedule to your glass.

How much glass does the set take?
Colour de Verre lists a glass capacity of 80 grams of frit. Actual fill varies by glass type and panel design, so weigh your glass and test a first run before committing to a larger project.

What kiln size does this mold set require?
The set is sized to fit tabletop and small kilns.

Specifications

• SKU: 182153
• Manufacturer: Colour de Verre
• Set includes: Base mold (casts votive foundation) and Panel Former (shapes round side panels)
• Finished piece size: 2.5 inches (65 mm) to 6 inches (150 mm) tall
• Mold sizes: 6.5 x 2 x 1.5 inches (16 x 5 x 4 cm) and 4.5 x 1.25 inches (11.5 x 3 cm)
• Glass capacity: 80 grams of frit
• Kiln fit: tabletop and small kilns
• Material: ceramic kiln casting mold set, 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 firing schedule suited to your glass and kiln.

• Prime both mold pieces before every use with ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer or Hotline Primo Primer, and let the primer dry completely before loading glass. Colour de Verre molds require priming before every use.
• The panel former accepts sheet glass, frit, frit balls, noodles, rods, stringers, and cast elements. Colour de Verre lists a glass capacity of 80 grams of frit. Weigh your glass and test a first run before committing to a larger project.
• The set is COE agnostic. Use a firing schedule matched to your glass, and adjust the anneal soak for your COE.
• Re-prime both mold pieces between firings.

Colour de Verre Suggested Firing Schedule

These are general Colour de Verre guidelines, not a guaranteed schedule. Every kiln fires differently. Follow the Colour de Verre project sheet for this mold, test a small run first, and adjust for your glass and kiln.

• Ramp rate: no faster than about 350 F (195 C) per hour
• Top temperature: no more than about 1450 F (785 C)
• Add a controlled cool with an anneal soak matched to your glass: about 950 F for COE96, or about 900 F for COE90

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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