DISPLAY STANDS

Glass slumping molds shape flat fused glass into bowls, plates, dishes, and curved forms when heated in the kiln. The glass softens and drapes into or over the mold, taking on its contour as it cools and sets.

Slumping molds are concave, so glass sinks into the cavity to form a bowl or dish. Draping molds are convex, so glass drapes over the top to create a raised shape. Many projects use both depending on the form you want.

Yes. Stainless steel casting and slumping molds should be coated with kiln wash or boron nitride before each firing so the glass releases cleanly and the surface stays smooth. Ceramic molds also need a separation coat to prevent sticking.

Fused glass slumping molds are reusable for many firings when you reapply a separator coat and avoid thermal shock. Inspect ceramic molds for cracks and stainless molds for warping between uses, and store them clean and dry.

Choose a mold slightly larger than your glass blank so the piece has room to slump without overshooting the edge. Check the mold's outer diameter against your kiln shelf, and leave clearance around it for even heat.