Teardrop Pendants Casting Mold

The Teardrop Pendants Casting Mold from Colour de Verre casts three teardrop shapes in a single firing, with finished widths of 0.875 inch (23 mm), 1.125 inches (28 mm), and 1.375 inches (35 mm). The mold footprint is 6.75 inches long by 5 inches wide and 1 inch deep, a compact size that fits in most kilns.

Load the cavities with plain frit or combine frit with dichroic flakes for added surface variation. Colour de Verre's precision mold design reduces the need for cold work such as grinding or polishing after firing, making it practical for producing finished pendants and earrings directly from the kiln. Like all ceramic casting molds, it is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when properly prepped.

What does the Teardrop Pendants mold make?
It casts three teardrop shapes in one firing, at widths of 0.875 inch, 1.125 inches, and 1.375 inches. The smaller teardrops work well as earring components, while the larger ones suit pendants hung from leather, rubber, silk, or metal cord.

What COE glass can I use?
Any COE. Ceramic casting molds are COE agnostic, so the same mold works with COE96, COE90, or other compatible fusible glass. Match your firing schedule to the glass you are using.

How much glass do I need per cavity?
Colour de Verre lists fill weights of 11, 6, and 4 grams for the three cavity sizes. Weigh your glass and run a test firing when the result matters.

How do I prep the mold before each firing?
Prime every cavity before each use with a boron nitride mold release. Colour de Verre recommends MR-97 Aerosol Boron Nitride specifically for this mold. Let the primer dry completely before loading glass.

Specifications

• SKU: 181081
• Manufacturer: Colour de Verre
• Makes: 3 teardrop shapes per firing
• Finished piece sizes: 0.875 inch (23 mm), 1.125 inches (28 mm), and 1.375 inches (35 mm) wide
• Mold size: 6.75 inches L x 5 inches W x 1 inch deep
• Fill weights: 11, 6, and 4 grams per cavity
• 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 the Colour de Verre project sheet for this mold.

• Prime the cavities before every use with ZYP Boron Nitride Mold Primer or Hotline Primo Primer, and let it dry completely before adding glass. Colour de Verre recommends MR-97 Aerosol Boron Nitride specifically for this mold.
• Fill the cavities with plain frit or a mix of frit and dichroic flakes. Colour de Verre lists fill weights of 11, 6, and 4 grams for the three cavity sizes.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a casting schedule matched to your specific glass and kiln.
• Let the kiln cool fully before removing the cast pieces. Re-prime the mold before each subsequent firing.

Colour de Verre Suggested Firing Schedule

This is a suggested starting guideline based on Colour de Verre's general casting guidance, not a guarantee. Every kiln fires differently. Follow the Colour de Verre project sheet for this mold and test a small run first.

• Heat rate: no faster than about 350 F (195 C) per hour
• Maximum temperature: fire to no more than about 1450 F (785 C)
• Anneal: add a controlled cool and hold at the anneal temperature appropriate for your specific glass

Helpful downloads: Millefiori and Murrini Pendants (PDF) · Priming with ZYP Spray (PDF) · Tricks of the Trade (PDF) · Oval and Teardrop Pendants (PDF)

Description updated: July 6, 2026

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