Some of the neatest products are made from the byproducts of other industries. Take petroleum jelly, for example. Its inventor, Robert Chesebrough, a chemist from New York, came upon his idea while ...

If you've ever wandered into the weirder corners of Etsy or Instagram, you might've seen a psychedelic-looking gemstone called Fordite. With its kaleidoscope layers and swirling color, it looks like ...

“Fordite” refers to paint formations in relation to previous painting processes used at Ford plants. Alternative terms for the substance include “motor agate” and “Detroit agate”; however, given the ...

File this under wacky-accessories news of the day: These swirly-twirly, artsy-looking pieces weren't crafted as a pricey material for chunky jewelry but as a byproduct of the auto industry. Ahem, what ...

These gorgeously striated pieces are called Fordite. They were created when, back when cars were spray painted by hand, the run-off would collect in tracks and other depressions in the shop floor.

A background in engineering and a deep interest in horological history have led to Tracey’s 20-year career in watch journalism. She launched Revolution magazine in the UK and has edited titles ...

BURNABY, British Columbia, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new art installation called Fordite by acclaimed artist and writer Douglas Coupland was unveiled Tuesday, September 20 th at Station ...

Cars and exotic materials are never-ending sources of design inspiration for the watch industry. However, the collaborative trio of watch brand TAG Heuer, customizer Bamford Watch Department, and ...