Small Hex Drape Draping Mold

The Small Hex Drape mold from Creative Paradise shapes a pre-cut glass blank into a hexagonal lamp shade panel. A sheet of fusible glass is draped over the form and heated until it softens and settles over the shape by gravity, producing one finished hex panel per firing.

The mold measures 9 inches long by 4 inches wide by 2 inches tall, with a diagonal of 10 inches. Each draped panel is sized to fit the Small Hex Drape Lamp Kit and can be displayed on the LBGM32 or FLBGM32 lamp bases from Creative Paradise. Like all ceramic molds it is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Small Hex Drape mold make?
It shapes one hexagonal lamp shade panel per firing. The draped panel fits the Small Hex Drape Lamp Kit and is compatible with the LBGM32 and FLBGM32 lamp bases.

What size glass blank do I need?
Start with a pre-cut blank sized to cover the mold. The mold footprint is 9 inches by 4 inches with a 10 inch diagonal. Creative Paradise recommends a double layer of glass for the draped hex panel.

What COE glass can I use with this mold?
Any COE. Ceramic draping molds are COE agnostic, so the same mold 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 draping?
Coat the mold surface with a kiln wash or boron nitride spray such as ZYP, and let it dry completely before placing your glass blank. Re-coat as needed between firings.

Specifications

• SKU: 159310
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.GM32)
• Makes: 1 hex lamp shade panel per firing
• Mold size: 9 inches L x 4 inches W x 2 inches T
• Diagonal: 10 inches
• Pairs with: Small Hex Drape Lamp Kit (LBGM32 and FLBGM32 lamp bases)
• Material: ceramic draping 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 draping 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 your glass so the panel releases cleanly.
• Place a pre-cut glass blank over the form. Creative Paradise recommends a double layer of glass for the draped hex panel result.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a drape schedule matched to your glass, adjusting the anneal soak temperature for your COE.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the draped panel. 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.

Drape (COE96, double layer):

*Segment 3 is the anneal soak at 950 F for COE96. If using COE90, adjust this temperature to 900 F.

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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