Description
39cm strand (approximately 48 beads) of manmade fordite round beads, each bead is approximately 8mm x 8mm, hole size is slightly larger than average (approximately 1.2mm).
Also known as Detroit agate or Motor City agate, fordite is itself a manmade "gemstone" (ie not a gemstone at all). It was created from finely layered acrylic paint, a byproduct of the automobile industry. It is said to have been first "discovered" at the Ford Motor Company in Michigan in the 1940s, and comes in a range of hues as tastes and fashions changed over the years. In recent years the process of painting cars has changed, resulting in less overspraying and therefore production of fordite.
These beads are not made from a material direct from the car manufactures but instead are an imitation, created from resins and dyes, intended to look similar to the original acrylic paint based product. The colour of these beads is similar to the classic traditional rainbow hues, with red and blue featuring prominently, as well as yellow and green. The beads have a slightly waxy lustre.
Postage Information
RATES & PROCESSING TIMES
FREE standard Australian parcel post for orders over $150
$9.95 flat rate parcel post for all orders under $150
Express post (additional $5), Signature on Delivery ($3) and Extra Cover ($6.50) upgrades available at checkout.
Most orders placed before 1pm AEST on a business day are posted same day - orders placed after this or on a weekend/public holiday are posted the next business day.
Please note: we only post orders to Australian residential or business postal addresses. We reserve the right to charge additional shipping fees for large or heavy orders, in particular bulky items. We will contact you if this is applicable.
FREE CLICK & COLLECT
Available from two locations:- Cheltenham shop (VIC 3192) - 11am to 2pm weekdays (orders usually ready for collection within 30mins)
- Toomuc Valley warehouse (VIC 3810) - contactless 24/7 (orders can take a few days to be transferred)
