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Blue Recycled Glass Chippings Aqua, ocean-blue, with the calming look of a clear sky after rain. Blue Recycled Glass Chippings are one of the most-loved colours in the Midland Stone range, used most often to decorate memorial gardens and gravesites, but equally at home in florist vase fillers, pot toppers, and garden water features. From a few steps back, the spread of angular pieces reads as a tranquil block of aqua; up close, the broken edges catch the light like raw gemstone. What they are made from The chippings are produced from 100% post-consumer recycled bottles and jars. The glass is collected, washed, and liquefied; a permanent aqua-blue colourant is integrated through the molten material; the mix is then cooled, crushed into angular pieces, and polished to take the sharp edges off for safe handling. The aqua blue tone is locked inside the glass itself rather than coated on top, so the colour does not fade or wash out under Irish sun and rain. Where Blue Recycled Glass Chippings are used The colour pairs well with darker headstones and lighter granite kerbing alike, which is why it has become a memorial favourite. Beyond grave decoration, customers use these chippings for: Memorial gardens, family plots, and kerb sets Decorative borders, flower beds, and pathway edging Water features, pond surrounds, and resin-bonded pool features Pot toppers, plant pots, and feature planters Vase fillers, candle settings, and indoor decoration Craft and mosaic work where a bright, broken-glass texture is desired Sizes available Blue Recycled Glass Chippings are stocked in different chip sizes so you can match the look to your design. The 10 to 20 mm grade is the most popular for memorial work. Size grade Visual effect Best for 6 to 11 mm Tighter, finer aqua texture Terrazzo work, planters, mosaic crafts 10 to 20 mm Standard chip size for memorial use Grave covers, kerb sets, borders 20 to 40 mm Bolder, more dramatic angular pieces Water features, larger garden beds Coverage guide 1 × 25 kg bag covers approximately 0.25 to 0.3 m² at 50 mm depth 1 tonne bulk sack covers approximately 10 to 12 m² at 50 mm depth For a single Irish grave plot, allow around 6 × 25 kg bags Driveway depth of 100 mm doubles the bag count for the same area Use the Midland Stone online calculator to confirm exact quantities, or call our team with your area dimensions. Pairings and related colours If you are designing a memorial bed or feature area, Blue Recycled Glass is most striking when set against contrasting tones. We also offer green and cobalt recycled glass chippings as part of the same range, so layered designs are easy to put together. Common pairings: With white opal chippings or Portuguese quartz for a sky-and-cloud look With cobalt recycled glass for a deeper, layered aqua palette With mirror chippings for a sparkling, reflective accent With black or grey granite chippings for a strong, cool-toned border Order a sample first The aqua blue tone reads differently in different daylight and against different headstones. We strongly recommend ordering a sample bag of Blue Recycled Glass Chippings before purchasing a large quantity, so you can place a handful against your stone and kerbing in natural light and confirm the pairing. Order the full project quantity in one go where possible, batch-to-batch variation is small but real. FAQs Will the blue colour fade outdoors in the Irish climate? No. The aqua colourant is bonded into the molten glass during manufacture, so it does not fade or wash out under sun, frost, or rain. Even after years on a grave or in a water feature, the chippings keep their bright aqua tone. An occasional rinse keeps the surface clean. Are the edges sharp? The chippings are angular by design, but each batch is polished after crushing to remove sharp edges for safe handling. Wear gardening gloves when spreading, as you would with any decorative aggregate, but you will not find dangerous shards in the bag. Can these be used in water features and ponds? Yes. The chippings are inert recycled glass, so they are safe in water features, pond surrounds, and resin-bonded pool projects. The aqua blue colour looks beautiful underwater, where the broken edges catch and reflect the light in a way pebbles cannot. Ready to order? Use live chat, call our team, or visit your nearest Midland Stone retailer to order a sample bag or place a full order of Blue Recycled Glass Chippings. Tell us about your memorial or garden project and we will help you finish it beautifully.