----An Article from Gems & Gemology, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Workers once painted automobile bodies on train cars, which are commonly used on large assembly lines. As the paint was sprayed onto the target, the overspray collected on the train cars, and the accumulated layers of excess paint went together with the painted car body to the oven. The factory removed the accumulation periodically to clean the working platform and possibly recycle the paint.....
Read More: Fordite
Our previous parcel of hand-selected Fordite was sold several years ago and these unique pieces were photographed and included in a book on gemstones:
Previous All That
Glitters Fordite Inventory Photographed for a Book on Gemstones!
Note that both sides of these pieces have very different designs and colors most
of the time. The pieces typically contain some metallic paint, so that it will sparkle in the sun or under
lights, just like the original paint on the car! We photographed the side that we liked best.
Our last and final hand-selected Fordite pieces are currently available and can be seen on our Monthly Special (link further below)
and the prices are 10% OFF for the month of November....Enjoy these unusual, unique and naturally formed wonders within the Ford Automotive Spray Paint Room -
these pieces represent a timeframe in history of cars within America!
Our Monthly Special for November is based on the Monthly News - Save 10% on existing Fordite examples currently in the All That Glitters inventory!
Visit our Monthly Special Page to Learn More!
Monthly Special
Don't Forget to Visit Our Monthly Special Page and SAVE $$$:
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