Fordite

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Fordite, also known as Detroit agate, is old automobile paint which has hardened sufficiently to be cut and polished.[1] It was formed from the build up of layers of enamel paint slag on tracks and skids on which cars were hand spray-painted (a now automated process), which have been baked numerous times.[2] In recent times the material has been recycled as eco friendly jewelry.[3]

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  1. ^ Spar, Mindy. "Metalwork passion for jewelrymaker", The Post and Courier, Evening Post Publishing Company, 2004-01-09. Retrieved on 2008-02-10. 
  2. ^ The Story of Fordite. Fordite.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
  3. ^ Vartan, Starre. "Wearable art: planet- and people-friendly jewelry is gaining ground", E/The Environmental Magazine, Earth Action Network, 2006-11-01. Retrieved on 2008-02-10. 
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