I struggle so much to make ornaments like this, even without the mold. I just started my glassblowing major and I have so much to learn. My professor has showed me and helped me so many times and i just came seem to get it right.
I think the mold is easier than without it, not the pineapple mold but the regular optic mold. If your set up is correct after the mold go for the Jackline and just blow don’t do to much.