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The screen mesh structure of the Japanese brand Spectrum pro-quality finishing and polishing papers means they don't clog up very fast. You can work with this much longer than with traditional abrasives. It is reversible (yes, you can use both sides!) and washable, enabling faster, more effective finishing and a longer service life. Their synthetic fibre backing contains carefully graded white aluminium oxide abrasive that can be used wet or dry. Lasts longer than the 3M polishing papers. They really give you the most fantastic mirror like finish on fired base metal clay like the BRONZclay and COPPRclay, and of course also on silver clay. They are great on unfired clay, as you simply rinse them clean when they clog up with clay dust. Each sheet is 8 1/2" x 11" or 216x279mm. The set includes 6 sheets, 1 of each of the following sheets: Lime - 4000 grit, 3 Micron, Peach - 3000 grit, 4 Micron, Light Blue - 2000 grit, 9 Micron, Pink - 1000 grit, 15 Micron, Yellow - 800 grit, 18 Micron and Blue - 600 grit, 20 Micron.
Posted by Sue Winter on 28th Mar 2011
These give a really great shine though I find that there are sometimes tiny scratches still which I get rid of by using the silicone polishing tips.
Definitely last longer than the 3M polishing papers and seem to take slightly less effort to achieve the same result, though as with the 3M ones I would like to be able to buy the coarser grades seperately as I get through them quicker than the finer grades.
They do throw quite a bit of 'dust' into the air when used dry so I always wear a mask when using them. Haven't tried them wet yet though, perhaps this is better.