Small Tree Casting Mold

The Small Tree casting mold from Creative Paradise casts one Christmas tree shape in a single firing, with the finished piece measuring 8 inches tall. The mold footprint is 9.5 inches long by 6 inches wide by 1.5 inches thick, and Creative Paradise lists a suggested fill weight of 195 grams of glass.

Like all ceramic casting molds, this one is COE agnostic. Fill the cavity with frit, small billets, or stacked sheet scrap and fuse to the tree shape. The manufacturer notes show the flat fused tree can also be slumped over a cone former to produce a three-dimensional standing form. As a kiln casting mold it is reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly.

What does the Small Tree mold make?
It casts one flat Christmas tree shape measuring 8 inches tall in a single firing. The piece works as a decorative panel, an ornament blank, or a starting point for further slumping into a dimensional form.

Can the fused tree be shaped into a three-dimensional form?
Yes. The manufacturer shows the flat fused tree slumped over a cone former, such as the GM272 Cone Former placed on the LBGM30 Lamp Base, to create a standing tree shape. That slump step is a separate second firing after the initial cast is complete.

How much glass do I need?
Creative Paradise lists about 195 grams for the single tree cavity. Weigh your glass and test a first run when the result matters, as fill weight can vary with how you pack the cavity and the type of glass you use.

What COE glass and prep does it need?
Any COE works, since ceramic casting molds are COE agnostic. Prime the cavity with a boron nitride spray or kiln wash and let it dry completely before adding glass. Match your firing schedule to the glass you are using.

Specifications

• SKU: 176605
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.LF238)
• Makes: 1 Christmas tree shape
• Finished piece size: 8 inches tall
• Mold size: 9.5 inches L x 6 inches W x 1.5 inches T
• Suggested fill weight: about 195 grams
• Material: ceramic kiln casting 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 casting schedule suited to your glass and kiln.

• Prime the cavity 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 adding glass so the glass does not stick.
• Fill with frit, small billets, or stacked sheet scrap. For a tack fired surface, the manufacturer suggests powder and fine frit filled uniformly to about a quarter inch.
• The flat fused tree can be slumped over a cone former in a second firing to create a dimensional standing shape. The manufacturer shows this done with the GM272 Cone Former placed on the LBGM30 Lamp Base.
• The mold 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 cast 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.

Full Fuse (COE96):

Tack Fire (COE96): for a tack fired surface, fill uniformly to about a quarter inch with powder and fine frit.

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

Helpful downloads: Luminous Christmas Tree Tutorial (PDF) · Fill Weights for Casting Molds (PDF) · Casting Mold Tips (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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