Fordite & Flames Collection
This collection mixes copper, sterling silver & brass with amazing, HUGE specimens of fordite, cut by Gary Wilson. The fordite is set in brass flame motif bezel strip made by Jeff Klein. The cuff is made from copper sheet with a flame pattern and is quite masculine. It is meant to fit a large wrist. The pendant hangs from a 22" sterling silver 2.2mm rolo chain, finished with a lobster clasp closure.
Fordite, also known as Detroit agate or Motor City agate, is old automotive paint which has hardened sufficiently to be cut and polished. It was formed from the buildup 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. In recent times the material has been recycled into jewelry.
