{"product_id":"maple-leaf-fused-glass-mold","title":"Maple Leaf - Fused Glass Mold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis maple leaf fused glass mold casts a solid 4\" leaf, a little piece of Canada in glass. Fill it with your favourite glass, then add frit, stringers or murrini for veins and fall colour. It's an original design, handmade by me in small batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Make\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian-themed gifts and souvenirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall and Thanksgiving table décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanada Day keepsakes in red and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf clusters for a shelf or wall display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished leaf: about 4\" across, solid with no hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMold: 5\" across, so it fits easily beside other projects on your kiln shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirflow notches underneath, so there's no need for kiln posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to hang your leaves? Try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/maple-leaf-with-hole-fused-glass-mold\"\u003emaple leaf with hole\u003c\/a\u003e, which casts the hanging hole right in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for This Mold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreaky reds, oranges and ambers make a glowing autumn leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay a dark stringer down the centre for a leaf vein before you fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep pieces fairly flat and away from sharp points pressing into the leaf tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFill Weights \u0026amp; Firing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrep the mold with ZYP before your first firing. Use 85–100 g of glass for a tack fuse or 100–120 g for a full fuse. It works with any COE of glass. Your fill weight and firing schedule come with your order, and the full schedules are in my free tutorial: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mold-tutorials\/casting-mold-prep-fill-weights-firing-schedules\"\u003eHow to Use a Fused Glass Casting Mold: Prep, Fill Weights \u0026amp; Firing Schedules\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving release trouble? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/mold-tutorials\/why-is-my-fused-glass-sticking-to-the-mold\"\u003eWhy Is My Fused Glass Sticking to the Mold? 5 Things to Check\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maple-leaf-with-hole-fused-glass-mold\"\u003eMaple leaf with hole mold\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bloom-fused-glass-mold\"\u003eBloom fused glass mold\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/snowflake-solid-fused-glass-mold\"\u003eSolid snowflake fused glass mold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade a maple leaf? 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Tap \u003cstrong\u003eNotify Me When Ordering Reopens\u003c\/strong\u003e on this page and you'll get an email as soon as this mold is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach drop stays open until the studio reaches capacity, which usually happens on drop day, so don't wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction time: about 2–3 weeks after the drop, plus shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e You'll get an email as soon as your mold is finished, boxed and ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders of more than 6 molds may need extra shipping because of package size. I'll be in touch if anything needs adjusting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't miss the next drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Join my \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/be-the-first-to-know\"\u003eFirst to Know list\u003c\/a\u003e and you'll get the date and time before anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you so much for your support. These molds are truly a labour of love. Michelle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote for U.S. Customers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll U.S. purchases from Canada are now subject to a mandatory import tariff. To avoid surprises or customs delays, I collect and remit this tariff to the U.S. government on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelle Frost Handmade Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51159599382775,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/7225\/2407\/files\/F90A1972-2370-4C06-9DE4-E5509516DF25.jpg?v=1789355496","url":"https:\/\/michellefrost.com\/products\/maple-leaf-fused-glass-mold","provider":"Michelle Frost Handmade Glass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}