Description
This color of 12mm Iridescent Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile by MORJO Mosaic Tile™ is now being sold loose by the 1/2 pound (approximately 185+ pieces), which covers slightly over 1/3 of a square foot with a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch. Morjo 12mm Iridescent Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile have a glossy finish, and the glass has solid color throughout (and not just on the tops or bottoms), but note that iridescence is a surface treatment fired into the glass.
These wonderful tiles cut cleanly into tiny pieces with minimal waste, and so they are an ideal material for micromosaic artwork. They are hard and durable and UV-resistant and can be used for the exteriors of commercial buildings. The fusing process for making these tiles from powdered recycled glass is referred to as “warm glass” or “enamel glass” or “pate de verre.” Mounting grids are available.
Morjo 1/2-Inch Iridescent Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile
- tile size: ~1/2 inch (12mm)
- thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm), but runs slightly thicker than most other brands nominally 4mm
- sales unit: 1/2 pound loose tile (about 185+ 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 185+ tiles covers 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.
Compatibility
These tiles have a NOMINAL thickness of 1/8 inch (4mm), which is the same nominal thickness as most of the glass tile we sell, but these run slightly thicker than Elementile and vitreous.
Cutting Morjo 12mm Iridescent Glass Mosaic Tile
The MORJO brand cuts like butter into tiny pieces using a pair of Mosaic Glass Cutters. You can make tiny cubes without a lot slivers or cutting waste. This makes them ideal for micromosaic or rendering small details in larger work.
Use in Mosaic Art
The color palette of the Morjo Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile is rich in hue and tint, and this makes it a professional rendering tool suitable for portaiture and murals. The 12mm (~1/2 inch) size is sufficiently large for conventional applications, but the material cuts very cleanly into small pieces that can be used for micromosaic artwork.
;| Image | Name | Unit Size | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Cyan Blue Tint1 IRID12B081 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Cyan Blue Tint3 IRID12B077 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Midnight Blue IRID12B110 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Ultramarine Blue IRID12B074 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Ultramarine Blue Tint1 IRID12B113 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Ultramarine Blue Tint2 IRID12B072 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Ultramarine Blue Tint3 IRID12B112 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Teal IRID12B088 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Teal Tint2 IRID12B087 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Forest Green IRID12B096 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Mossy Brown Green IRID12B106 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Mossy Brown Green IRID12B106 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Mossy Brown Green Tint1 IRID12B104 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Chartreuse Lemon Lime IRID12B089 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Butter IRID12B099 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Yellow IRID12B043 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Faint Golden Yellow IRID12B037 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Indian Yellow Deep. IRID12B044 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Yellow Ochre IRID12B039 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Yellow Orange IRID12B045 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Fiery Orange IRID12B047 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Orange Tint2 IRID12B114 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Red Orange IRID12B048 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Primary Red IRID12B117 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.56 | |
 | Umber IRID12B054 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Burnt Umber IRID12B042 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Burnt Umber Tint1 IRID12B027 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Burnt Sienna IRID12B034 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Sienna IRID12B032 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Yellow Sienna IRID12B040 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Sienna Tint4 IRID12B030 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Cinnamon Cream IRID12B025 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Faded Caramel Cream IRID12B024 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Kahki IRID12B103 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Cream Deep1 IRID12B107 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Golden Cream IRID12B036 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Purple IRID12B062 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.56 | |
 | Lavender IRID12B060 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Lavender Pink IRID12B057 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Lavender Pink Tint2 IRID12B055 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Lavender Cream IRID12B022 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.10 | |
 | Purple Maroon IRID12B020 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Salmon Tint1 IRID12B011 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Black IRID12B009 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.56 | |
 | Black IRID12B009 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.56 | |
 | Dark Gray IRID12B007 | 1 sheet of 49 tiles (12mm) | $1.35 | |
 | Dark Gray IRID12B007 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Medium Gray IRID12B005 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | Light Gray IRID12B004 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.31 | |
 | White IRID12B001 | 8 oz bag ~175 tiles (12mm) | $4.56 | |
 | Morjo ™ 12mm IRIDESCENT Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile LOOSE | |||
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 | Mosaic Tile Mounting Grid 12mm | $17.50 |
