Fordite Cabochon, Domed Oval, Polished Fordite, EB61
Fordite Cabochon, Domed Oval, Polished Fordite, EB61
The main picture is enlarged to show detail. See the other pictures for scale and below for detailed measurements. This listing is for a domed oval with good height in fordite from Chillecothe Ohio where they paint parts for freight liners.
This cab measures about: .59 H x .5 x .25 thickness in inches or 15.4 x 12.5 x 6.4 in mm.
Fordite is recycled automotive paint sourced primarily from automotive factories. It forms in thin layers as car parts are painted on the racks that hold them in place. After hundreds of trips through the booth where the paint is sprayed then baked the excess buildup is scraped off the racks. We buy this waste paint in rough chunks and recycle it into beautiful jewelry. It?s said it takes almost a thousand layers of paint to make a one inch thick piece of fordite. The original fordite came from Ford Motors in Detroit hence the name Ford-ite. Fordite from prior to 1978 can contain lead. All of our fordite is either current or from the early 2000?s so it?s lead free.
Why buy from us? Most artists are part time and only dabble in fordite while I'm is a full time artist who specializes in cutting and polishing fordite. When you buy from us your supporting a small family business here in the USA. Our cabochons are meant for jewelers and or collectors who have an eye for quality. Our work is world class. You cannot beat our finish quality on fordite! We work closely with a group of metal smiths and wire wrappers to ensure our designs meet the needs of today's artists and offer just about any shape and size imaginable. Our fordite is accurately represented and has been vetted by us.
Descriptions: If you'd like a fordite description included with your order leave a note when you buy and we'll include one specific to the type you purchase.
Shipping: The free shipping for our shop is USPS Ground Advantage 2-6 day delivery time depending on your distance from our home in Wisconsin. If you choose Priority mail the delivery time is estimated at 2-3 days for delivery. Keep in mind we have no control over USPS shipping times or errors. Priority mail includes $100 in insurance. Both shipping choices have tracking included. USPS tracking includes a GPS signature when the package is scanned delivered. You are responsible for ensuring the safety of your packages once they are scanned delivered. We most often mail orders the next business day. If we take a vacation we adjust our shipping time accordingly. Check our shop announcement for updates. We ship to the address on the order and cannot adjust it after purchase.
Returns: We offer stress free/hassle free returns. If you decide for any reason you?d like to return an item you purchased simply message us within fourteen days of your package being scanned delivered and state you?d like to return your order or an item in your order. You do not need a reason to return something so don't feel like you need to say why. We will send you a return label through Ebay. Affix it to your original packaging or package the item securely to avoid damage on the return trip (it needs to be the same size and weight) and mail the item back. We will refund you upon receiving your return.
Packaging: We package our cabochons securely so they will arrive safe. Cabochons are shipped primarily in small containers rather than jewelry boxes though if there are several they may arrive in a jewelry box.
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