Fordite otherwise known as Detroit Agate ... like / dislike? valuable / invaluable? ... discuss
Fordite otherwise known as Detroit Agate ... like / dislike? valuable / invaluable? ... discuss
I love it... not sure how valuable I'd rate it...
Alan
Colourful, but in a stripy toothpaste sort of way https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fordite Dennis.
Last edited by Dennis; 05-10-2015 at 08:01 PM.
Detroit? More like Dagenham here....
I've used it for commissions, but can't say I love it. Too many of the wrong colours for me
Love it for the story it has and the way it was formed. I would think you'd pick one out of a pile which 'spoke' to you, and you'd love those particular colours but for its intrinsic qualities I wouldn't use it in my work. Thanks for introducing it though, I'd never heard of it before !!
I know someone who uses somethings similar but my OH had been sworn to secrecy about it because it was her bespoke ingredient from a paint sho here! I would imagine as Sammy said that you'd maybe find a piece that jumps out at you. One article I scanned through said because the manufacturing that made it no longer exists it is a bit harder to come by so grab it when you can. Will that make it worth more, I don't know. Designer Cabachons are always selling pieces they say are rare but they aren't that expensive
I believe there is also Vwagate but it has lots of hidden inclusions
VW(a)gate ..
Yeah, I'm unsure as to whether it is FAD/ fashion / emperor's new clothes / here today & gone tomorrow - just not sure really.
Some nice work at http://www.urbanrelicdesign.com now rebranding to fordite.com (declaration - I have no interests here), but really - the prices?!
Just wondered whether this had made it 'over the pond' and if there was a market for it here. There are some sizeable chunks going on ebay.
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