Description
MORJO™ Thinny-Pennies™ 12mm are recycled glass penny round tiles. These flat circular mosaic tiles have a smooth and glossy finish and solid opaque color throughout. Each 1/2-pound bag contains approximately 230 tiles. This amount of tile covers slightly over 1/3 of a square foot (about 49 square inches) with a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch.
Thinny Pennies have the same thickness as regular glass mosaic tile (4mm or 1/8 inch). Unlike glass gems, another common round tile, pennies have a flat and even surface rather than puffed. This makes them much easier to use with other types of glass tile and easier to grout. Our old-version small and large penny rounds have a puffed or “fat” surface.
Recycled glass is a homogenous 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.
Rough Bottoms for Improved Bonding
The bottoms of these tiles are left intentionally rough and chalky from manufacturing for better bonding strength. Rough, scratched, or etched glass bonds more effectively than embossed ridges. Also, while embossed ridges can interfere with cutting, rough bottoms allow smooth controlled cutting.
Penny Round Glass Tile Thinny-Pennies™ 12mm
- glass penny round tile
- tile size: 1/2 inch (12mm) diameter
- thickness: 1/8 nominal (4mm)
- sales unit: 1/2 pound loose tile (about 230+ pieces).
- coverage: 1/3+ square feet (49 square inches).
- material: glass
- variety: recycled glass
- shape: circle, penny, flat round
- 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 230 tiles covers slightly over 1/3 of a square foot (49 square inches) assuming a standard grout gap of 1/16 inch.
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.
Compatibility
Like most of the glass tile we sell, flat penny rounds have a nominal thickness of 1/8 inch (4mm).
Cutting Recycled Glass Thinny-Pennies™
Recycled glass penny tiles cut easily and efficiently using the Mosaic Glass Cutters.
Round Tile in Mosaic Art
Use penny round tiles to create dotted patterns, curves, flower shapes, and more. Arrange whole pennies or circular segments into swirls, waves and spirals. Small pieces can be the key to rounded details.
How To Make Mosaics
For more advice on making mosaic art, please see our Mosaic FAQ page, our How To Mosaic blog, or our Mosaic Information Guide. ;| Image | Name | Unit Size | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rainbow Assortment Y00-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $5.72 | |
 | Glacier U-Mix 3-Color Assortment 1.5 lbs (1-75-113) | 3x 1/2-lb bags | $12.13 | |
 | Ultramarine U-Mix 3-Color Assortment 1.5 lbs (74-75-113) | 3x 1/2-lb bags | $12.13 | |
 | Ultramarine Blue Tint1 Y113-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Ultramarine Blue Y74-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Ultramarine Blue Dark Y75-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Teal Tint 3 Y85-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Teal Tint 2 Y87-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Teal Y88-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Mint Y119-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Forest Green Y96-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Spring Pea Green Y92-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Light Spring Green Y91-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Chartreuse Lemon Lime Y89-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Yellow-Greenish Y43-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Butter Y99-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Golden Cream Y36-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Indian Yellow Deep Y44-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Yellow Orange Y45-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Red Orange Y48-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Caramel Cream U-Mix 3-Color Assortment 1.5 lb (32-36-42) | 3x 1/2-lb bags | $12.13 | |
 | Sienna Y32-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Burnt Umber Y42-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Purpaliscious U-Mix 3-Color Assortment 1.5 lbs (57-60-62) | 3x 1/2-lb bags | $12.13 | |
 | Purple Y62-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Lavender Y60-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Lavender Pink Y57-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | White Y01-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Black Y09-12mm | 8 oz ~175 tiles (round) | $4.65 | |
 | Penny Round Glass Tile Thinny-Pennies™ 12mm |
