Reddit mentions: The best glass tiles

i had a similar set up in a previous kitchen except my cabinets were not warm cinnamon, but were a warm cream. In anycase I think something similar could work here. You want something that's not going to compete with the variations in the granite countertop and I think the ledgestone, while pretty, might do that.

how about a linear glass mosaic? You'll have to play around a bit with colors and get samples.

https://www.amazon.com/Sheeps-Light-Linear-Mosaic-Tile/dp/B00CD8CC44

https://www.tilesdirect.net/amity-grey-random-linear-glass-mosaic-11-7-16-x-13-7-8/

Also, consider your kitchen lighting. It might be a good idea to change the bulbs if possible to a whiter color so you can really see the tones of the materials you choose (for example 3k vs 2700).

I think it all looks pretty rad. A little on the cartoon side, but that's not bad and it all fits style-wise, there's no disparity between pieces. I also really like the color for the portal and circle.

> how to make some pools of blood without painting them directly on the tile

Overhead projector sheet, or something like microscope slides/thin plastic or glass bits you can paint on.

Alternatively, lay down some hot glue on waxed paper and let it cool. Hopefully it'll smooth out a bit and not be lumpy like hot glue often does. Paint it red. Done! You can paint/dye some rice or grains and throw it in before it cools to add some viscera or gore type stuff, too.

https://www.amazon.com/Mosaic-Square-Mirror-Self-Adhesive-Silver/dp/B073NZM3MY/ref=pd_sbs_201_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B073NZM3MY&pd_rd_r=5X6EA6NEM2ZF4E1H1DCX&pd_rd_w=AS91J&pd_rd_wg=w7DGq&psc=1&refRID=5X6EA6NEM2ZF4E1H1DCX

that's the tiles, its 5x5mm a bit small but it's easy for small corners, and you can cut it in half. it's already adhesive, but sometimes, like for the outline, glue is useful

Actually, searching for "venetian tile oil slick" I found this:

https://www.amazon.com/Pewter-Textured-Iridescent-Glass-Tile/dp/B00A4JEZBW/ref=sr_1_15?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1440606141&sr=1-15&keywords=black+tile

Which is a pretty good match!

This is just me, but having different materials gives you some eye candy in a smaller space.

I would be comfortable with either glass or metal tiles, if it were my job. Here is just one example of a mixed media backsplash. There are thousands more to choose from:

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Stainless-Glass-Mosaic-Tile/dp/B00HUTYO42

How about a mixed media backsplash that has both light and dark?:

https://www.amazon.com/Laguna-Random-Pattern-Glass-Granite/dp/B0078GDKXS