Description
Imitation Gold Mosaic Glass Wavy 10mm (3/8 Inch) is SILVER (Ag) alloy leaf fused under hand-cut glass and sold in sheets of 196 tiles mounted on removable clear film. These are what some competitors are selling as real gold mosaic (shame, shame), but they are great for what they are: a beautiful and economical alternative to real gold mosaic.
These are hand-cut tiles, but they are fairly square and uniform for the most part, although some are slightly irregular in shape. Note that the backs are coated with a yellow epoxy to inhibit oxidation from tarnishing the silver foil.
Imitation Gold Mosaic Glass Wavy 10mm (3/8 Inch) 196 Tiles
- tile size: 3/8 inch (10mm)
- thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm)
- sales unit: 196 tiles imprecisely mounted on removable clear film with protective tray
- material: glass fused over SILVER alloy leaf in gold tone
- variety: molded tile
- colorfast, UV resistant
- durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
- usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use
CAVEAT: The glass tiles are on Mosaic Mounting Tape, but the alignment is more loose than desired. We recommend using these as individual tiles and not as sheets of tile.
Coverage
One sheet of 196 tiles covers 1/4 square foot. Use our tile estimator to calculate how much you need for your project. Add about 5% extra to account for cutting scrap.
Compatibility
These can be mixed and used with most brands of 3/8 inch mosaic tile because their thickness is 1/8 inch nominal (4mm), which is a common industry standard. BUT, keep in mind that these are hand cut and do not have beveled edges like molded tile, and this means they will not fit into mounting grids as deeply as the molded tile.
Cutting Imitation Gold Mosaic Glass
Imitation Gold Mosaic Glass can be cut into halves, quarters, triangles and irregular shapes using our Mosaic Glass Cutter.
Use in Mosaic Art
These are an attractive and affordable alternative to real gold.
How To Make Mosaics
For more advice on designing your mosaic project or cutting and grouting tile, please see our Mosaic Frequently Asked Questions page or our How To Mosaic blog or our Mosaic Information Guide.
