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Ink Blue Glass Pebbles Deep, saturated, almost royal. Ink Blue Glass Pebbles are at the darker end of the blue spectrum, with a permanent, glassy colour that holds its depth in any lighting. From a few steps away the surface reads as a single bold block of ink blue; up close, the smooth kidney-shaped pieces catch the light along their edges in a way that flat colour never quite manages. What they are made from Ink Blue Glass Pebbles are produced from 100% post-consumer recycled glass, melted at high temperature with a permanent ink-blue colourant that is fully integrated through the molten material. The mix is then cooled and shaped into the distinctive kidney form. Because the colour is locked inside the glass, not coated on, the pebbles keep their vibrant, lasting tone in sun, rain, pond water, or under decorative tank lighting. Where Ink Blue Glass Pebbles are used This is one of the most-asked-for colours on Irish memorial work, particularly when families want a deeper, more dramatic blue than the standard aqua. The most popular uses include: Grave dressing, either as a single-colour blanket covering or mixed with other coloured pebbles to reflect a football team, crest, club colour, or flag Memorial gardens, kerb sets, and headstone surrounds where a strong colour partner is wanted for granite Wedding centrepieces, vase fillers, and floral display bases Gas fireplaces, the glass sustains the high temperatures of a fireplace without melting Garden water features, ponds, and pond surrounds where the ink blue intensifies under water Pots, planters, and rooftop garden installations Mosaic and terrazzo flooring projects where ink blue is used as a feature colour Cast into wet concrete for the base of swimming pools and feature pools Aquariums, where the ink blue creates a deep-sea effect under tank lighting Recommended pairings Pair with Effect White opal chippings or Portuguese quartz Clean ink-blue and snow-white contrast; popular memorial finish Aqua blue or cobalt recycled glass Graduated tonal blue palette, classic ocean look Green or red glass pebbles Club colours and crest dressing across a grave Mirror chippings Sparkle accents through a deep-blue base Sizes and coverage 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 six 25 kg bags For pool, water-feature, or commercial work, share the total area and we will quote the right pack mix The pebbles are supplied in the standard 20 mm kidney shape. Use the Midland Stone online calculator to confirm exact quantities, or call our team with your dimensions. Order a sample first Ink blue can read more royal or more navy depending on the daylight and the surrounding stone. We strongly recommend ordering a sample of Ink Blue Glass Pebbles before purchasing a large quantity, so you can place a small handful against your headstone, kerbing, or planter in natural light. For a multi-colour crest or flag design on a grave, the sample also lets you check how the ink blue sits next to the other pebble colours you plan to use. FAQs Are Ink Blue Glass Pebbles safe to use in a gas fireplace? Yes. The recycled glass sustains the high temperatures of a domestic gas fireplace without melting or losing colour. The pebbles should be placed around the burner rather than directly on top of the flame, following the fireplace manufacturer’s installation guidance. Can they be used in a swimming pool? Yes. Ink Blue Glass Pebbles have been embedded in wet concrete to form the decorative base of swimming pools, where the colour intensifies under water and reads as a deep sea-floor tone. For pool work, talk to your installer about the right mix and depth before pouring. Will the ink blue colour fade over time? No. The colourant is fully integrated into the molten glass during manufacture, so it does not wash away, rub off, or fade in service. Years of sun, frost, water, and aquarium lighting all leave the colour untouched. 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 Ink Blue Glass Pebbles. Tell us about your memorial, pool, or design project and we will help you finish it beautifully.