Snowman Bottle Slumping Mold

The Snowman Bottle Slumping Mold from Creative Paradise takes a glass bottle and slumps it into a snowman figure over a single kiln firing. The mold measures 13 inches long by 5.5 inches wide by 2 inches tall, sized to fit a standard wine bottle or similar glass blank laid across the form. As the kiln heats, the softened glass settles down over the snowman contour and holds that shape on cooling.

Creative Paradise notes that the modest glass requirement makes this a practical starting point for artists new to bottle slumping, and the same format works at any skill level. Like all ceramic slumping molds, this one is COE agnostic, so it accepts standard recycled glass bottles, COE96, or COE90 fusible sheet. Match your firing schedule to the glass you choose.

What does the Snowman Bottle Slumping Mold make?
It slumps a glass bottle or fused blank into a snowman outline. The finished piece follows the full 13 inch length of the mold and takes on the snowman contour as the softened glass conforms to the form.

What glass can I use with this mold?
Any COE. Ceramic slumping molds are COE agnostic, so the same mold works with standard glass bottles, COE96, or COE90 fusible sheet. Use a slump schedule matched to the glass you are using.

What size bottle fits this mold?
The mold is 13 inches long by 5.5 inches wide, which is sized for a standard wine bottle laid flat. Measure your bottle against the mold before firing to confirm a good fit.

How do I prep the mold before slumping?
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 your glass so the glass does not stick.

Specifications

• SKU: 161829
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.GM202)
• Makes: 1 snowman shaped slumped piece per firing
• Mold size: 13 inches L x 5.5 inches W x 2 inches T
• Material: ceramic kiln slumping mold, reusable
• Glass: any COE (COE agnostic), standard glass bottles

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, and let it dry completely before placing your glass so the glass does not stick.
• Lay a glass bottle or fused blank over the mold so the glass drapes over the snowman contour as the kiln heats.
• 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 Schedule:

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

Helpful downloads: Bottle Art Tutorial (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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