Black Glass Pebbles

Black Glass Pebbles

Deep midnight black with a polished shine, these pebbles catch the light when the sun comes out and keep the same colour on a grey, wet day. Against a black granite headstone they look calm and dignified. In a fire pit or a fish tank they look far more modern. It's the same pebble in both places.

• Solid, opaque black all the way through
• Smooth and polished, with a shine that reflects the light
• Heat safe and waterproof
• Made from post-consumer recycled glass bottles

How Black Glass Pebbles are made

Each pebble starts life as a used glass bottle. Because they are made from post-consumer recycled glass, choosing them keeps waste out of landfill, and you give up nothing on quality to do it. The process runs like this:

1. The bottles are melted down to a liquid at a very high temperature.
2. A permanent dye is mixed into the molten glass.
3. The glass is cooled and shaped into regular pebbles.
4. The pebbles are polished to a bright, light-reflecting finish.

The dye becomes part of the glass rather than sitting on top like paint, so the black can't rub off or fade. That matters on a grave or a garden bed that sits out through every Irish winter.

Where to use black glass pebbles

Memorial work is where most of these end up, but they're more versatile than you might think:

1. Memorial gardens and kerb setts for graves
2. Filling the bowl of a fire table or fire pit, where they set off the flames
3. Fish tanks and aquariums
4. Waterscaping and landscaping, from pond edges to planter topping
5. Floral arrangements and vase fillers
6. Arts and crafts projects

For a black granite headstone, they give a tonal match. If you'd rather have contrast, White Portuguese Quartz is the usual choice.

Sizes and quantities

As a rough guide, an average single Irish grave takes about 6 x 25 kg bags of pebbles or chippings. Kerb height and fill depth change that figure quite a bit, so measure first and put your figures into the Online Calculator. It works out how much you need from the area and depth. The pebbles come in a number of bag sizes, and the calculator helps you pick the right mix.

FAQs

Will black glass pebbles fade on a grave?

No. The black dye is mixed into the molten glass during manufacture, so the colour runs right through each pebble and isn't a surface coating. It can't rub off or fade with time, even after years of rain, frost and sun on an exposed grave.

Can I put glass pebbles in a fire pit?

Yes. Black Glass Pebbles are heat safe, and filling the bowl of a fire table or fire pit is one of their listed uses. The polished black surface reflects the flames nicely.

How many bags do I need for a single grave?

An average single Irish grave takes about 6 x 25 kg bags. Deeper kerbs need more, so measure the inside length and width, decide on a depth and use our Online Calculator for an exact figure.

Order your Black Glass Pebbles

1. Pick your size and add to basket.
2. Not sure about quantities or colour pairing? Call or message us, or use live chat, and we'll give you straight advice.
3. We deliver across Ireland and Northern Ireland, and delivery is calculated at checkout. Palletised orders are delivered kerb-side.
4. Looking for other shades for a grave? Browse the full range of pebbles and chippings for graves.