Small Organic Control Drop

The Small Organic Control Drop mold from Creative Paradise slumps a flat glass blank over a ceramic ring form, letting gravity draw the center of the glass downward through a shaped aperture. The mold body measures 6.25 inches in diameter and 3.25 inches tall. The drop aperture is 1.25 inches in diameter, pulling the softened glass to a depth of 2 inches and forming an organic controlled drop shape.

Like all ceramic slumping molds, this one is COE agnostic. A pre-made fused blank or a double layer of sheet glass is centered over the prepared mold surface, then fired so the softened glass sags through the aperture and takes the shape of the drop. Creative Paradise provides a suggested three-segment slump schedule for a double layer of COE96 glass.

What does the Small Organic Control Drop mold produce?
It slumps a flat glass blank into a piece with a central drop that is 1.25 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. The outer mold body is 6.25 inches in diameter and 3.25 inches tall.

How does the controlled drop technique work?
A pre-made flat blank or two layers of sheet glass are centered over the mold aperture. As the kiln climbs to slump temperature, the center of the glass softens and sags downward through the 1.25 inch opening, forming the controlled 2 inch drop by gravity.

What COE glass can I use with this mold?
Any COE. Ceramic slumping 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 use?
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 glass so the finished piece releases cleanly after firing.

Specifications

• SKU: 161203
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.GM196)
• Technique: slumping, controlled drop
• Mold size: 6.25 inches diameter x 3.25 inches tall
• Drop aperture: 1.25 inches diameter
• Drop depth: 2 inches
• Material: ceramic 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 slump 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 the glass so it releases cleanly after firing.
• Center a pre-made fused blank or a double layer of sheet glass over the mold aperture. The firing schedule below is provided for a double layer of COE96 glass.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a slump schedule matched to your glass, adjusting the final anneal soak for your COE.
• 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 (COE96, double layer):

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

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Description updated: July 6, 2026

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