Typhoon Slumping Mold

The Typhoon Slumping Mold from Creative Paradise is a large, deep slump form designed to shape a glass sheet or pre-fused blank into a wide bowl. The mold base measures 12.5 inches by 12.5 inches, with an 11.5 inch square opening and a slump depth of 4 inches, making it well suited to producing substantial bowls from full-size glass sheets. It is the larger companion to the Cyclone mold (GM257) in the Creative Paradise lineup.

The mold stands 5 inches tall and has an 18-inch diagonal. Like all ceramic slumping molds it is COE agnostic and reusable across many firings when prepped and cared for properly. Creative Paradise provides separate suggested schedules for slumping a single layer of glass and for slumping a two-layer pre-fused blank.

What does the Typhoon mold make?
It slumps a glass sheet or pre-fused blank into a deep, wide bowl shape. The mold opening is 11.5 inches across with a 4-inch slump depth.

What size glass blank do I need?
You need a blank large enough to span the 11.5 inch by 11.5 inch mold opening. The 18-inch diagonal gives you a reference for sizing a round blank. Cut or fuse your blank to size before placing it on the mold.

What COE glass can I use?
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 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. Re-coat as needed between firings.

Specifications

• SKU: 176497
• Manufacturer: Creative Paradise (CPI.GM269)
• Mold size: 11.5 inches L x 11.5 inches W x 5 inches T (base 12.5 inches L x 12.5 inches W)
• Diagonal: 18 inches
• Slump depth: 4 inches
• Material: ceramic kiln 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 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.
• This is a slumping mold. Place a pre-cut glass sheet or pre-fused blank over the form and fire so the glass softens and drapes into the bowl shape by gravity.
• The mold is COE agnostic. Use a slumping schedule matched to your glass, adjusting the anneal soak temperature for your COE.
• If slumping onto a foot, adjust the Segment 2 peak temperature from 1280 F to 1290 F.
• 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, single layer):

*If slumping onto a foot, adjust Segment 2 to 1290 F. †Segment 3 is the anneal soak at 950 F for COE96. If using COE90, adjust this temperature to 900 F.

Slump (COE96, two layers pre-fused):

*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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