“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever heard of Fordite? It was a man-made agate-like stone that originated from the Ford auto factories in the 1920s. Multiple layers of paint would build up as cars were painted different ...

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 ...