16.5 x 3.3 in (42 x 9 cm)
In addition to creating a wide shallow bowl, this mold is Step One of a three-step process that makes it possible to create a deep-slumped vessel. You will need three molds to do this: Step One is the Ball Surface mold (008738). Deep Form Step Two (008990) takes the bowl created with the Ball Surface mold to a more bell-shaped form. Deep Form Step Three (008991) takes the bell-shaped form to a deep vessel with graceful, sloping proportions and a flat base. For more information on this process, see:
http://www.bullseyeglass.com/methods-ideas/mold-tips-deep-form.html.
About Creative Ceramics molds: Imported from Europe, these are simply the finest slumping molds we have ever found on the commercial market. Slipcast from a specially formulated clay body, they have an exceptionally smooth surface, accept kilnwash uniformly, and do not crack under repeated usage if handled properly.
Note: The measurements given here are for the outer dimensions of the molds. This is to help you determine whether a given mold will fit in your kiln. Since they are handmade, individual molds will vary in size. Never cut glass to fit until you have measured your mold.
Tips for using molds, along with suggested firing schedules, can be found in our Index of Articles. Just scroll to the Mold Tips section.