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Mini Halloween Glass Mosaic Tile Assortment 10MV Half-Pound (8oz)

The Halloween Tile Mini Mix is a half-pound mix of 3/8-inch vitreous glass tile in black, orange, white, and yellow. This curated assortment contains color numbers 1, 49, 91, and 95 of our Morjo™ Vitreous minis.

These tiles are vitreous glass, but the colors chosen have a solid pigment density. As a result, these tiles have great clarity and opacity. The grooved side bonds adhesive more securely and also makes for easier cutting. Competitively priced yet suitable for fine art, they are also UV resistant and factory certified for commercial exteriors, swimming pools, backsplashes, showers, murals, as well as art-&-craft projects like mosaic stepping stones. For an organized design you can set aside and rework, use a mounting grid.

Mini Halloween Glass Mosaic Tile Assortment 10MV 8oz

  • tile size: 3/8 inch (10mm)
  • thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm)
  • sales unit: 1/2 pound (~approximately 325 pieces)
  • material: vitreous glass
  • pigments: colorfast, UV resistant
  • durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
  • usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Coverage

Each half-pound bag will cover approximately .45 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.

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.

Imitation Gold Mosaic Tile BULK SALVAGE Mix 1 Pound

Imitation Gold Bulk Salvage Glass Tile Mix

Imitation Gold Tile Bulk Salvage Mix 1 Pound

This salvage assortment includes 1 pound of imitation gold tile strips and loose pieces. As a salvage product, incidental damage such as chipped corners and scratches may be present. You can sample a variety of all our imitation gold tile products with this versatile mix. Limited quantity!

Salvaged Material Included:

  • Imitation Gold Mosaic Tile WAVY 10mm
  • Imitation Gold Mosaic Tile WAVY 20mm
  • Imitation Gold Mosaic Tile SMOOTH 10mm
  • Imitation Gold Mosaic Tile SMOOTH 20mm

CAUTION: Sharp Edges and Slivers May Be Present

Imitation 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 Gold Tile Bulk Salvage Mix

  • tile size: 3/8 inch (10mm) and 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 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.

Colored Glass Mirror Tile BULK SALVAGE Rainbow Mix 1 Pound

Colored Mirror Tile Bulk Salvage Rainbow Mix

Colored Glass Mirror Tile Bulk Salvage Mix is a 1-lb rainbow mix of salvaged 15mm colored glass tile strips and loose tile. These are salvaged scrap pieces that may have chipped corners or minor scratches. Use this vivid and vibrant reflective tile assortment to create decorative accents and borders, or incorporate into mixed media projects. Limited quantity!

We also have bulk strips of individual colors.

Colored Glass Mirror Tile Bulk Salvage Mix

  • tile size: 9/16 inch (15mm)
  • thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm)
  • sales unit: 1 lb, approximately 200 tiles
  • material: glass
  • variety: translucent colored glass with slight ripples and bubbles in the surface for an artistic look
  • pigments: colorfast, UV resistant
  • durability: impervious to liquid

Advantages of Our Colored Glass Tile

Colored Glass Mirror Tile 15mm is high-quality tile suitable for architectural installation indoors and outdoors. Unlike the cheap crafting tiles sold by our competitors, the silver is more securely bonded into the back side of the glass, and the glass itself is actually pigmented. (Exceptions: Gilt, Metallic, Brass, etc., where the metallic color comes from the alloy of silver on the back). Surface coatings on competitors’ products scratch easily off of their cheap clear glass. The foil on their product also comes off the glass when cutting the tiles. Not so with our mirror tile. You can cut them with confidence. Read our warning about the inferior mirror tile sold by competitors.

Limitations of Use

Due to a lack of long-term test data, we do not advise the use of colored mirror tile in swimming pool installations. (Use in pools would be at customer risk and require best practices for grouting and sealing).

  • Install INDOORS for longest life.
  • OUTDOOR use should be ok, but avoid high chlorine and sulfur environments and cleaning with acid.
  • Product has been tested in UV sunlight and installed in low and high temperature locations with no problems observed to date.
  • Avoid using mounting mesh.
  • Avoid using in environments high in chlorine or sulfur.
  • Our opinion is that these could last a long time in an outdoor mosaic patio table if thoroughly sealed, but these are a new product and aging over years and decades is unknown.

Compatibility

Because these tiles have the same thickness as most of the glass tile we sell (1/8 inch nominal), they can mix with other types and brands.

Cutting Colored Glass Mirror Tile

We recommend using the wheel-blade Mosaic Glass Cutter we sell to cut these and other types of glass mosaic tile. Unlike cheaply made competitors’ mirror tiles, cutting these tiles will not cause the silver to fall of the glass.

Use of Colored Glass in Mosaic Art

These mirror tiles have a waviness in the glass and silver which make the reflections distorted compared to a normal flat mirror tile. The purpose of the mirror in these tiles is to reflect light rather than to form distinct images.

How To Make Mosaics

For more advice on making mosaic art, please see our Mosaic Frequently Asked Questions page, our How To Mosaic blog, or our Mosaic Information Guide.

Morjo™ Glass Symbol Tiles

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Glass Symbol Tiles by MORJO™ are sold loose in bags of 8.8 ounces (approximately 90+ pieces), which covers slightly under 1/3 of a square foot with a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. Each bag contains a mix of HEART, MOON, STAR, and BUTTERFLY tiles.

These tiles have a glossy finish, and the glass has solid color throughout (and not just on the tops or bottoms.) These tiles are opaque, hard, durable, and UV-resistant. Note that the color palette is different from 12mm and 8mm Morjo because these are made in a different factory.

Morjo™ Glass Symbol Tiles

  • tile shapes: heart, moon, star, butterfly
  • tile size: varies by shape
  • thickness: 4mm
  • sales unit: 8.8 ounces loose tile (about 90+ pieces).
  • material: glass
  • variety: recycled glass
  • pigments: colorfast, UV resistant
  • durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
  • usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Coverage

Each 1/2-pound bag of about 90+ tiles covers almost 1/3 of a square foot assuming a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. Use our tile estimator to calculate how much you need for your grouted project.

Grout Gap?

Note that dry indoor mosaics do not have to be grouted (and thus you can simply mount the tiles tightly together), but outdoor and wet mosaics must have grout to prevent water from penetrating behind the tiles. The best way to ensure that the gaps between the tiles is to leave a 1/16-inch gap instead of pressing them tightly together, and this point seems counterintuitive to some people. Consider this: you can never mount them so closely together that water can’t penetrate it, but you can accidentally put them so close that grout doesn’t get adequately pressed into the crack during the grouting process.

Cutting Morjo™ Glass Symbol Tiles

The MORJO brand cuts like butter into tiny pieces using a pair of Mosaic Glass Cutters.

How To Make Mosaics

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Morjo™ Polygon Glass Mosaic Tiles

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Morjo™ Polygon Glass Mosaic Tiles are mixed polygon shaped recycled glass tiles with a vibrant opaque color range. They ship in bags of 8.8 ounces (approximately 120-ish pieces), which covers slightly under 1/3 of a square foot with a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. Each bag contains an assortment of polygon shapes.

Recycled glass is a homogeneous material made by fusing powdered glass. It has solid and consistent color all the way through and cuts cleanly and predictably using the Wheel-bladed Mosaic Glass Cutter. Hard, durable, and UV-resistant, it is suitable for commercial exteriors and murals.

Morjo™ Polygon Glass Mosaic Tiles

  • tile shapes: assorted polygons
  • tile size: varies by shape
  • thickness: 4mm
  • sales unit: 8.8 ounces loose tile (about 120-ish pieces).
  • material: glass
  • variety: recycled glass
  • pigments: colorfast, UV resistant
  • durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
  • usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Coverage

Each 1/2-pound bag of about 120+ tiles covers almost 1/3 of a square foot assuming a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. Use our tile estimator to calculate how much you need for your grouted project.

Compatibility

Like most of the glass tile we sell, polygons have a nominal thickness of 1/8 inch (4mm).

Grout Gap?

Note that dry indoor mosaics do not require grouting, and so for those you can simply mount the tiles tightly together. On the other hand, wet and outdoor mosaics must have grout to prevent water from penetrating behind the tiles. For those, leaving a 1/16-inch gap allows enough grout to adhere between the tiles.

Cutting Morjo™ Polygon Glass Mosaic Tiles

Morjo™ brand recycled glass mosaic tile cuts easily into tiny pieces using a pair of Mosaic Glass Cutters.

Polygon Tile in Mosaic Art

Use polygon tiles to create textural organic patterns similar to cracked earth, snakeskin, or tree bark, where irregular shapes are prominent. Polygon shapes can also give you a head start compared to cutting down square tiles into illustrative shapes. Our other mixed shape tiles include Irregular Ceramic and translucent Soft Glass Shapes.

How To Make Mosaics

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Thinset Removal Tool

Thinset Removal Tool

Thinset Removal Tool is for removing WET thinset mortar from grout gaps and is used soon after tiles are mounted to a surface but not yet grouted. It is not used for removing fully hardened thinset. This tool is molded from durable polymer for long life and has gap-scraping studs for gaps of sizes 1/16 inch, 1/8 inch, 3/16 inch, and 1/4 inch.

Usage

This tool is used for removing fresh thinset from grout gaps in grids of large architectural tiles mounted using tile spacers, where the tool is quickly pulled through every row and column.

It also be used for cleaning gaps in mosaics made from small cut pieces, although dental picks or miniature spatulas might be more useful when the grout gap isn’t a grid or is variable in width.

Alternate Usage

This tool is very useful for setting or periodically checking the width of grout gaps, which are often underestimated by novices.

Thinset Removal Tool

Product Specifications:

  • material: durable high density polyurethane.
  • width: approximately 6mm.
  • scraping studs for gaps of sizes 1/16 inch, 1/8 inch, 3/16 inch, and 1/4 inch.
  • widths of each scraping stud labelled.

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.

Economy Copper Foil for Stained Glass – 6mm (~1/4 inch) – 20 Meter Roll

Adhesive-backed copper foil can be used to make traditional stained glass art by foiling the edges of different pieces of stained glass and then soldering them together to make a beautiful design.

This foil is 6mm wide (about 1/4 of an inch) and 20 meters (about 65 feet) in length. The foil is thin and easy to fold down over the edges on your stained glass. This foil is great for opalescent stained glass like we sell, or for transparent glass when you’re going to be using copper patina when finishing your project. Our stained glass from Youghiogheny is 3mm thick, so the 6mm foil width is perfect for it.

Copper Foil

  • supply type: stained glass foil
  • copper with adhesive backing
  • 6mm wide
  • 20m roll
  • great for opalescent stained glass
  • also works with copper patina

How To Make Mosaic Art

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.

Mosaic Starter Kit with Compound Nipper (6 Item Kit)

Compound Mosaic Starter Kit No Grout

Our Mosaic Starter Kit with Compound Nipper is the same as our regular Mosaic Starter Kit, but it includes the Compound Tile Nipper for hard porcelain and stone instead of the regular Mosaic Tile Nipper. The Compound Tile Nipper has a force multiplier which allows you to cut hard ceramics and stone with much less effort. The kit includes these professional grade tools: compound tile nipper, mosaic glass cutter, safety glasses, Weldbond glue, and two 1-pound bags of vitreous glass mosaic tiles. It does NOT include grout.

Although the kit was designed with beginners in mind, it includes the same tools and materials used by full-time mosaic artists and professional architectural installers. Notice that we didn’t include ordinary household items like plastic trays for mixing like most craft kits do. Our kit is made of only essential items like tile, glue, and hand tools. Also note that we didn’t include small sample-sized amounts. The mosaic tile grout and glue in this kit are the standard size we sell, and the tools are the same as those used by professionals when installing murals. The kit was designed by our resident mosaic artist and are packed right in our shop. Don’t expect a lot of shrink-wrapping and labels and custom packaging -just value!

Compound Nipper Mosaic Art Starter Kit Components

Our Compound Nipper Mosaic Art Starter Kit includes:

Why No Grout In Kit?

Shipping cement products is not good value for your money. Buy grout at a local building material or hardware store. We use traditional sanded portland-cement grouts such as made by Mapei and Custom Building Products. These products are dry and only require water and mixing. We have no experience with the epoxy and urethane products that come pre-mixed and have fumes.

How To Make Mosaic Art

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.

Mosaic Starter Kit (6 Item Kit)

Mosaic Starter Kit No Grout

Our Mosaic Starter Kit Without Grout includes professional-grade tools: tile nipper, mosaic glass cutter, safety glasses, Weldbond glue, and two 1-pound bags of vitreous glass mosaic tiles. It does NOT include grout, which should be purchased at a local building material or hardware store (if grout is desired). The kit is not for making a canned project designed by us. Rather, it is what you need to start working on your own designs and projects. Our mosaic instructions for basic mosaic tasks are free and posted online.

The kit is the perfect way to get everything you need to get started now, and it is priced at a discount. Although the kit was designed with beginners in mind, it includes the same tools and materials used by full-time mosaic artists. Notice that we didn’t include silly cheap stuff like wooden sticks for mixing like most craft kits do. Our kit is made of only essential items like tile, glue, and tools. Also note that we didn’t use tiny sample-sized amounts. The mosaic tile grout and glue are the standard size we sell, and the tools are the same as those used by professional installers. The kit was designed by our resident mosaic artist and are packed right in our shop. Don’t expect a lot of shrink-wrapping and labels -just value!

Mosaic Art Starter Kit Components

Our Mosaic Starter Kit includes:

Why No Grout In Kit?

Shipping cement products is not good value for your money. Buy grout at a local building material or hardware store. We use traditional sanded portland-cement grouts such as made by Mapei and Custom Building Products. These products are dry and only require water and mixing. We have no experience with the epoxy and urethane products that come pre-mixed and have fumes.

How To Make Mosaic Art

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.

DESERT BLOOM Pastel Earth Tone Assortment 12mm Morjo™ 1-lb

The DESERT BLOOM Pastel Earth Tone Assortment is a limited pastel mix of Morjo™ Recycled 12mm Glass Mosaic Tile. This 1-lb assortment will include about 320+ loose tiles. It provides a rich and nuanced color palette perfect for landscape art and murals.

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.”

For similar mini and 20mm versions of this earthy pastel mix, check out our Plein Air and Vision Quest assortments.

DESERT BLOOM Pastel Earth Tone 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: glossy
  • durability: frost-proof, impervious to liquid
  • usage: suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Desert Bloom 12mm Mosaic Tile Art
Desert Bloom 12mm Mosaic Tile Art
Desert Bloom 12mm Mosaic Tile Art

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 Desert Bloom Assortment provides a rich and nuanced color palette perfect for landscape art and murals. The size and quality of 12mm Morjo™ glass tile renders small detailed images and large scale works with equal versatility.