Results of slump cast tests mark 1

When I saw my cooled test pieces in the kiln my heart sank. Even though one of them managed to give strong Handmaids Tale vibes, neither slump test effectively assumed the shape it was cast over. 

I am wondering if the firing was hot enough. I don't think I used gravity enough in the process. I am also wondering if I need to raise the casting molds higher above the kiln base, so the glass tile can flow down further.

I need to run a more tests, using scrap sheets, before I wax 100 spondoolies on some new billets. 

I am also going to look into the core casting technique for creating open hollow forms as an alternative to slumping.

I am, however, really happy with how the colour came out and it's making me think that I need to experiment with some deep orange frit for my jelly castle casting.