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Catch-Ring Upgrade Kit for PROCONTROL Cutter

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Catch-Ring Upgrade Kit for ProControl Mosaic Glass Cutter Model 32014 does NOT fit our regular Mosaic Glass Cutter. The kit allows the user to install rubber catch rings under the blades of our ProControl Mosaic Glass Cutter. The catch rings hold the cutting during and after the cut. This upgrade is not required but is preferred by many users. The traditional method of catching cuttings was to hold the cutting tool in a basin or with the user’s free hand caged around the cut.

Product Specifications for Catch-Ring Upgrade Kit for PROCONTROL Cutter

The Catch-Ring Upgrade Kit contains 2 pieces of each part, sufficient for installing catch rings on 1 PROCONTROL Cutter.

  • 2x Oil-Resistant Buna-N O-Ring, 5 mm Wide, 11 mm ID
  • 2x 18-8 Stainless Steel Oversized Washer for M6 Screw, 18 mm OD
  • 2x 18-8 Stainless Steel Washer for M6 Screw Size, 6.4 mm ID, 12 mm OD
  • 2x Alloy Steel Button Head Hex Drive Screws, Blue-Dyed Zinc-Plated, M6 x 1 mm Thread, 20 mm Long

Note that the kit does NOT include replacement blades.

Safety and Cutting Tile

  • Always wear safety glasses with side shields when using the cutters.
  • Make sure that you don’t cut glass around people who are not wearing safety glasses. Flying chips could potentially hit their eyes as easily as yours.
  • Never use a mosaic glass cutter to cut materials other than glass, especially hard porcelain. The wheel-shaped blades can shatter. Cutting materials other than glass also ruins the precision of the cutters!
  • Be aware that cutting glass tile can produce sharp tiny slivers. Never sweep off a work surface with your bare hand. Use a vacuum or counter brush.

How To Make Mosaics

For more advice on designing your mosaic project or mounting, cutting, and grouting tile, please see our page of Mosaic Frequently Asked Questions or our Mosaic Information Guide, which lists instructional pages described by topic. We also post new articles about making mosaics at our How to Mosaic Blog.

SOUR CANDY Iridescent Tile Assortment – 12mm Morjo™ 1-lb

SOUR CANDY Iridescent Tile Assortment is a limited mix of bright and tangy colors of our Morjo™ 12mm Iridescent Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile. This 1-lb assortment will include about 320+ loose glass mosaic tiles in bright colors for vibrant mosaic details, outdoor decor, backsplash designs, and ornaments.

12mm Morjo™ Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile

These wonderful tiles cut cleanly into tiny pieces with minimal waste and have an iridescent finish with solid opaque color throughout. Durable and UV-resistant, they make fantastic material for commercial building exteriors and other architectural applications. This recycled tile product is manufactured by fusing powdered recycled glass in a process known as “warm glass,” “enamel glass,” or “pate de verre.”

SOUR CANDY Iridescent Assortment 12mm Glass Tile 1-lb

  • tile size: ~1/2 inch (12mm)
  • thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm), but runs slightly thicker than most other brands nominally 4mm. Can be used in the same mosaics.
  • sales unit: 1 pound, which is approximately 320+ LOOSE pieces.
  • material: glass
  • variety: recycled glass
  • pigments: colorfast, UV resistant
  • finish: iridized
  • durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
  • usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Coverage

One pound (~320 tiles) covers 91 square inches or 0.6 square feet assuming a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. You need about 508 tiles (1.6 pounds) to cover one square foot assuming a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. You need about 645 tiles (2 pounds) for a square foot assuming no grout gap. Use our tile estimator to calculate how much you need for your grouted project. Use a mounting grid to plan and design.

Compatibility

With a NOMINAL industry-standard thickness of 1/8 inch (4mm), 12mm Morjo™ glass tile combines well with most mosaic tile.

Cutting Morjo 12mm Glass Mosaic Tile

Morjo™ Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile cuts easily with clean edges using a pair of Mosaic Glass Cutters.

Use in Mosaic Art

The size and quality of 12mm Morjo™ glass tile renders small detailed images and large scale works with equal versatility.

Stormy Dark Mini Mix 3/8-Inch (10mm) 1-lb

The Stormy Dark Mosaic Tile Mini Mix is a 1-lb mix of purple, deep blue, brown, and gray 3/8-inch vitreous glass tile. This curated assortment covers a spectrum of dark and moody tones.

For another dark and rich cool-toned tile mix, check out our iridescent Dragonfly assortment.

3/8-Inch Stormy Dark Mosaic Tile Mini Mix 1 lb

  • tile size: 3/8 inch (10mm)
  • thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm)
  • sales unit: 1 pound (approximately 675 pieces)
  • material: glass
  • variety: grainy vitreous
  • pigments: colorfast, UV resistant
  • durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
  • usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Stormy Assortment Colors:

    All 3/8″ Morjo™ Mini Vitreous (10MV):
  • GRAYS: 06-warm gray tint 2, 07-warm gray tint 1, 09-gray
  • BROWNS: 35-brown, 36-dark brown, 38-coffee brown
  • BLUES: 19-ultramarine tint 1, 54-pewter tint, 73-prussian deep, 77-deep pthalo 1
  • PURPLE: 44

Coverage

Each 1-pound bag will cover approximately .90 square feet assuming a standard grout gap of approximately 1/32 inch. Most Mosaic Mounting Paper is 1.15 square feet and requires 841 tiles (29 tiles x 29 tiles). Use our tile estimator to calculate how much you need for your project.

Compatibility

Tile thickness is 1/8 inch nominal, the same as most of the glass mosaic tile we sell, which means that these can mix and match with other types and brands.

Cutting Glass Tile

We recommend the Mosaic Glass Cutter for cutting all types of glass mosaic tile including these. Note, however, that there is a limit to how small they can be cut. Due to their tapered edges, small pieces will tend to tip over. We advise cutting halves, quarters, and diagonal triangles, and not much smaller than that. For creating outlines and other details, check out our Rectangle Border Tiles or our Outliners Mosaic Sticks™.

Mounting Tiles

Weldbond adhesive works well for mounting dry indoor mosaics. However, for outdoor and wet mosaics, use thinset mortar.

Use in Mosaic Art

The affordability, ease of use and durability of these tiles makes them suitable for children’s crafts projects and outdoor home décor. The pigment quality lends itself equally well to photorealistic mosaic images and fine art. The advantage of this material is that you can use tiles from different manufacturers if you find you need additional colors.

How To Make Mosaics

For more advice on designing your mosaic project or mounting, cutting, and grouting tile, please see our page of Mosaic Frequently Asked Questions or our Mosaic Information Guide, which lists instructional pages described by topic. We also post new articles about making mosaics at our How to Mosaic Blog.

64-BIT MF Vibrant Mosaic Tile Assortment – 12mm Morjo™ 1-lb

64-BIT MF Vibrant Mosaic Tile Assortment is a limited-run bright color mix of Morjo™ Recycled 12mm Glass Mosaic Tile. This 1-lb assortment will include about 320+ loose tiles. This bright and vibrant color palette is perfect for pixel art mosaics.

12mm Morjo™ Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile

These wonderful tiles cut cleanly into tiny pieces with minimal waste and have a glossy finish with solid opaque color throughout. Durable and UV-resistant, they make fantastic material for commercial building exteriors and other architectural applications. This recycled tile product is manufactured by fusing powdered recycled glass in a process known as “warm glass,” “enamel glass,” or “pate de verre.”

64-BIT MF Vibrant Mosaic Tile 12mm Glass Tile Assortment 1-lb

  • tile size: ~1/2 inch (12mm)
  • thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm), but runs slightly thicker than most other brands nominally 4mm. Can be used in the same mosaics.
  • sales unit: 1 pound, which is approximately 320+ LOOSE pieces.
  • material: glass
  • variety: recycled glass
  • pigments: colorfast, UV resistant
  • finish: glossy
  • durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
  • usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Coverage

One pound (~320 tiles) covers 91 square inches or 0.6 square feet assuming a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. You need about 508 tiles (1.6 pounds) to cover one square foot assuming a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. You need about 645 tiles (2 pounds) for a square foot assuming no grout gap. Use our tile estimator to calculate how much you need for your grouted project. Use a mounting grid to plan and design.

Compatibility

With a NOMINAL industry-standard thickness of 1/8 inch (4mm), 12mm Morjo™ glass tile combines well with most mosaic tile.

Cutting Morjo 12mm Glass Mosaic Tile

Morjo™ Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile cuts easily with clean edges using a pair of Mosaic Glass Cutters.

Use in Mosaic Art

The bright and vibrant color palette of 64-BIT MF is perfect for pixel art mosaics. The size and quality of 12mm Morjo™ glass tile renders small detailed images and large scale works with equal versatility.

ANTIQUE NEUTRALS Iridescent Tile Assortment – 12mm Morjo™ 1-lb

ANTIQUE NEUTRALS Iridescent Assortment is a limited mix of black, white, gray, brown, and cream Morjo™ Recycled Iridescent 12mm Glass Mosaic Tile. This 1-lb assortment will include about 320+ loose tiles in simple universal neutrals for mosaic details, outdoor decor, backsplash designs, and ornaments.

12mm Morjo™ Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile

These wonderful tiles cut cleanly into tiny pieces with minimal waste and have an iridescent finish with solid opaque color throughout. Durable and UV-resistant, they make fantastic material for commercial building exteriors and other architectural applications. This recycled tile product is manufactured by fusing powdered recycled glass in a process known as “warm glass,” “enamel glass,” or “pate de verre.”

ANTIQUE NEUTRALS Iridescent Assortment 12mm Glass Tile 1-lb

  • tile size: ~1/2 inch (12mm)
  • thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm), but runs slightly thicker than most other brands nominally 4mm. Can be used in the same mosaics.
  • sales unit: 1 pound, which is approximately 320+ LOOSE pieces.
  • material: glass
  • variety: recycled glass
  • pigments: colorfast, UV resistant
  • finish: iridized
  • durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
  • usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Coverage

One pound (~320 tiles) covers 91 square inches or 0.6 square feet assuming a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. You need about 508 tiles (1.6 pounds) to cover one square foot assuming a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. You need about 645 tiles (2 pounds) for a square foot assuming no grout gap. Use our tile estimator to calculate how much you need for your grouted project. Use a mounting grid to plan and design.

Compatibility

With a NOMINAL industry-standard thickness of 1/8 inch (4mm), 12mm Morjo™ glass tile combines well with most mosaic tile.

Cutting Morjo 12mm Glass Mosaic Tile

Morjo™ Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile cuts easily with clean edges using a pair of Mosaic Glass Cutters.

Use in Mosaic Art

Create decorative iridescent accents and borders, or make outdoor decor, backsplash designs, and gifts with the simple universal neutral palette of Antique Neutrals. The size and quality of 12mm Morjo™ glass tile renders small detailed images and large scale works with equal versatility.

In A Mood – Muted Tones – 3/4-Inch Glass Mosaic Tile Mix 1-lb

In A Mood is a pastel glass tile assortment with grays, tans, blues, teals, greens, and some pinks. This mix includes a combination of Morjo™ Vitreous and low-grain Lojee-Nojee™ tile, which adds textural variety and makes it a great way to sample both brands. Combine with to our Green or Brown Morjo™ Vitreous assortments or add bags of individual colors to enhance the color range for your project

These tiles are hard and durable enough for outdoor installation, yet they can quickly be cut into halves, quarters and triangles with little force using a pair of mosaic glass cutters. The grooved side bonds adhesive more securely and also makes for easier cutting. To plan your design, use a mounting grid.

In A Mood Glass Mosaic Tile Assortment 3/4-Inch

  • Price is per 1 pound (roughly 145+ tiles).
  • Tile dimensions: 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch (20mm x 20mm).
  • Tile thickness: 4mm (1/8 inch nominal).
  • Material: glass
  • Coverage: each pound covers 0.69 square feet.
  • Coverage: 218 loose tiles cover 1 sq ft. with grout spacing of 1/16 inch.
  • Frost-proof, impervious to liquid.
  • Suitable for indoor/outdoor use.

Product Coverage

Each pound covers 0.69 square feet assuming a standard grout spacing of 1/16 inch. Coverage for 1 square foot requires 218 tiles. Note that cutting tiles generates some scrap, so you may want to budget 5% extra.

Compatibility

Because the 3/4 inch size (20mm) and 1/8 inch nominal thickness (4mm) is industry standard, you can combine these tiles with a wide variety of brands.

Cutting Glass Tile

We recommend the Mosaic Glass Cutter for cutting all types of glass mosaic tile including these. Note, however, that there is a limit to how small they can be cut. Due to their tapered edges, small pieces will tend to tip over. We advise cutting halves and quarters and diagonal triangles, and not much smaller than that. For creating outlines and other details, check out our Rectangle Border Tiles or our Outliners Mosaic Sticks™.

Mounting Tile

Weldbond adhesive works well for mounting dry indoor mosaics. However, to permanently set outdoor and wet mosaics, use thinset mortar.

Use in Mosaic Art

The affordability, ease of use and durability of these tiles makes them suitable for outdoor projects such as garden décor. The pigment quality also lends itself equally well to photorealistic mosaic images and fine art.

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. You can also visit our How To Mosaic blog or our Mosaic Information Guide.

San Diego Assortment 3/4-Inch Glass Mosaic Tile Mix 1-lb

20mm San Diego Assortment

Our San Diego Glass Mosaic Tile Mix is a city-themed glass tile assortment with most color families represented, but a heavier balance of tans, browns, grays, and greens. This mix includes a combination of Morjo™ Vitreous and low-grain Lojee-Nojee™ tile, which adds textural variety and a great way to sample both brands. There are also some tan iridescent tiles scattered throughout.

These tiles are hard and durable enough for outdoor installation, yet they can quickly be cut into halves, quarters and triangles with little force using a pair of mosaic glass cutters. The grooved side bonds adhesive more securely and also makes for easier cutting. To plan your design, use a mounting grid.

San Diego Glass Mosaic Tile Assortment 3/4-Inch

  • Price is per 1 pound (roughly 145+ tiles).
  • Tile dimensions: 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch (20mm x 20mm).
  • Tile thickness: 4mm (1/8 inch nominal).
  • Material: glass
  • Coverage: each pound covers 0.69 square feet.
  • Coverage: 218 loose tiles cover 1 sq ft. with grout spacing of 1/16 inch.
  • Frost-proof, impervious to liquid.
  • Suitable for indoor/outdoor use.

Product Coverage

Each pound covers 0.69 square feet assuming a standard grout spacing of 1/16 inch. Coverage for 1 square foot requires 218 tiles. Note that cutting tiles generates some scrap, so you may want to budget 5% extra.

Compatibility

Because the 3/4 inch size (20mm) and 1/8 inch nominal thickness (4mm) is industry standard, you can combine these tiles with a wide variety of brands.

Cutting Glass Tile

We recommend the Mosaic Glass Cutter for cutting all types of glass mosaic tile including these. Note, however, that there is a limit to how small they can be cut. Due to their tapered edges, small pieces will tend to tip over. We advise cutting halves and quarters and diagonal triangles, and not much smaller than that. For creating outlines and other details, check out our Rectangle Border Tiles or our Outliners Mosaic Sticks™.

Mounting Tile

Weldbond adhesive works well for mounting dry indoor mosaics. However, to permanently set outdoor and wet mosaics, use thinset mortar.

Use in Mosaic Art

The affordability, ease of use and durability of these tiles makes them suitable for outdoor projects such as garden décor. The pigment quality also lends itself equally well to photorealistic mosaic images and fine art.

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. You can also visit our How To Mosaic blog or our Mosaic Information Guide.

Imitation WHITE Gold Mosaic Tile SALVAGE Mix 1 Pound

Imitation WHITE Gold Bulk Cutting StripsImitation WHITE Gold Tile 20mm Salvage Mix 1 Pound This salvage assortment includes 1 pound of mostly 20mm imitation WHITE gold tile strips and loose pieces. Some mixes may include 10mm tiles. As a salvage product, incidental damage such as chipped corners and scratches may be present. Limited quantity!

CAUTION: Sharp Edges and Slivers May Be Present

Imitation WHITE Gold Mosaic Glass tile is SILVER (Ag) alloy leaf fused under hand-cut glass 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 WHITE Gold Tile Bulk Salvage Mix

  • tile size: mostly 3/4 inch (20mm)
  • thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm)
  • sales unit: 1 lb mix of strips and loose tiles
  • material: glass fused over SILVER alloy leaf
  • variety: molded tile
  • colorfast, UV resistant
  • durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
  • usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Compatibility

These tiles mix well 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 hand-cut tiles do not have beveled edges like molded tile, which means they will not fit into mounting grids as deeply as the molded tile.

Cutting Imitation WHITE Gold Mosaic Glass

Cut Imitation Gold Mosaic Glass into halves, quarters, triangles and irregular shapes using our Mosaic Glass Cutter.

Use in Mosaic Art

These make 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, our How To Mosaic blog, or our Mosaic Information Guide.

SPARDUSTER™ v2.0 Small Parts Dust Remover Vacuum Attachment

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SPARDUSTER™ v2.0 Small Parts Dust Remover Vacuum Attachment is THE indispensable cleaning tool for any studio or workshop that uses many bins of small parts. Within seconds, remove glass dust and slivers from your glass mosaic cutting piles and storage jars WITHOUT sucking up and losing a single tile. This attachment transforms your vacuum hose from an eater of tiny pieces to a practical tool for cleaning small parts with minimal effort.

  • Remove pet hair and dust from pails of tiny parts in seconds!
  • Clean glass dust and slivers from thousands of tile pieces in less time than it takes to get out the vacuum!
  • Quickly gather up spilled beads, screws, and tiles without searching for individual pieces!
  • Remove dust and allergens from Legos and other floor toys you thought you would never have time to clean!
  • Never lose another small part to your vacuum!
  • Get years of use! The screen is replaceable and comes with spare material for making replacement screens.
“I don’t know how I managed my mosaic studio before I invented this. Clean ups went from dreaded chores of a half an hour or more to being less than two minutes of causal effort.” -Joe Moorman, inventor of SPARDUSTER and winner of Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes in Making PVC-Pipe Shop Crap

This 2.0 version of the Sparduster is a shop-built tool with rough finish and random cosmetic blemishes. The tool was redesigned for a more affordable price.

SPARDUSTER™ v2.0 Small Parts Dust Remover Vacuum Attachment

SPARDUSTER™ v2.0 was designed for standard size vacuum hoses (~1.6125 inches internal diameter), but it can easily be used with larger hoses, such as 2 inch shop-vacuum hoses by tying a rag around the tube before insertion.

This attachment is constructed from PVC plastic for long life. The fiberglass screen is replaceable and comes with 4 replacement screens. The openings in the screen are 2mm.

  • housing: PVC plastic
  • screen: fiberglass mesh, 2mm openings
  • maintenance: press-fit collar for replacing screens
  • length: 8 inches
  • outer diameter head: 1.7 inches
  • outer diameter insert tube: 1.3 inch
  • inner diameter: 1.189 inch
  • attachment method: none other than vacuum pressure
  • This is a shop-built tool with rough finish and random cosmetic blemishes

American Made

This tool is made in America by a company staffed exclusively by working artists.

How To Use SPARDUSTER™ Small Parts Dust Remover

Use the SPARDUSTER™ Small Parts Dust Remover as an attachment with a household vacuum or shop vac with a hose of 2 inches in diameter or less. Avoid using with high-powered shop vac (at least for long periods) because the air restriction may damage the vacuum’s motor.

Reverse It On The Hose To Clean Off Screen

Only vacuum pressure holds this attachment in your vacuum cleaner’s hose. There is no mechanism to disengage so that you can quickly pull the attachment out if parts block the screen and your vacuum’s motor starts to strain. You also need to periodically pull the attachment out and reverse it on the hose to clean off all the hair and lint it collects.

Gathering Spilled Parts

Small parts will stick to the screen. Simply hold SPARDUSTER™ over a container and pull it out of the vacuum hose, and the parts magically drop into the container.

WARNING: Don’t Strain Vacuum’s Motor

If you hear your vacuum’s motor straining (making a higher pitch sound than normal) as if the hose is blocked, then pull the SPARDUSTER™ out of the hose. Use good judgment and help your vacuum last for years. Clean the SPARDUSTER™ screen frequently by reversing it in the hose.

SAFETY: Use Hearing Protection

High-powered vacuum cleaners such as the larger shop vacs can make the air roar through the attachment, and thus ear protection may be warranted. However, you should already be wearing hearing protection (such as a simple pair of ear plugs) when running shop vacs. In our experience, the attachment is not as loud as the vacuum being used to power it.

Making Screens Last

A screen can last a long time if you don’t abuse it. Don’t force the attachment into loose parts like a stirring stick. Instead, shake the container a few times or lean it from side to side to expose new materials. Dump deeply-filled containers out into a pan to spread out the materials, make a few passes with the attachment, and then pour the pan back into the original container.

Replacement Screens

Replace worn screens BEFORE you start sucking up parts. The unit comes with enough screen mesh to cut 10 replacement filters.