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3M Polishing Papers - 12 Large sheets
3M Tr-M-Ite Polishing Papers - could this be the best abrasive there is for mirror polishing silver, acrylics, resin, wood and many other materials?
This is a great value BULK BUY set with 12 sheets of the 3M WetorDry Tri-M-Ite Polishing Papers. You get two full-sized sheets (US letter size which is very similar to A4) of each grit.
They're made from micron sized abrasive particles, slurry coated onto a non-woven synthetic backing. They are soft, cloth-like and paper thin, so wraps smoothly around your piece. You can also wrap the paper around a wooden stick, if you only want to polish the raised surfaces on your piece, for instance, if you have oxidised the piece.
The precision micron grading provides a uniform, consistent finish. These are sometimes referred to as Tri-M-Item papers, or lapping papers. They really give you the most fantastic mirror-like finish on metal clay and silver.
Works wonders on silver clay, sterling silver, and also resin like Alumilite Resin, plastics, acrylics, polyurethanes surface composites, and. Use to remove scratches and bring back transparency to acrylic and polycarbonate. The precision micron grading provides a uniform, consistent finish.
Luthiers and instrument makers - this product is loved by many of you for giving a beautiful finish to your frets and other wood work.
To hand finish your work to a mirror finish, start with the coarsest grit and work to the finest grit. When you see uniform fine lines, move to the next grit. Do not skip grits or you won't get a mirror finish. Grits are colour coded for easy identification.
Each sheet is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11"). This is a US Letter size, which is very similar to an A4 sheet (A4 is a little taller, and Letter is a little wider of the two).
Please note - these sets have not been split up, or the sheets been cut in half. You get 12 FULL SIZED sheets, TWO sheets of each grit.
The set includes 12 sheets:
- 2 x Light Green - 1 Micron / 8,000 grit
- 2 x Mint - 2 Micron / 6,000 grit
- 2 x Pink - 3 Micron / 4,000 grit
- 2 x Blue - 9 Micron / 1,200 grit
- 2 x Grey - 15 Micron / 600 grit
- 2 x Green - 30 Micron / 400 grit
TOP TIP - Write the grit with a marker pen on the back to help you identify the grit even when it gets a little dirty.
IF YOU FIND THIS SET CHEAPER ELSEWHERE - LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THE SHEETS, AND HOW MANY YOU GET. MANY OF THESE ARE SOLD AS CUT-UP PIECES, OR WITH ONLY ONE SHEET OF EACH GRIT.
You can also buy each of these as individual sheets (click here to see the range) perfect for when you find your favourite grit that you use more than others.
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37 Reviews
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Great polishing papers
These papers are great value for money! They came well packaged and flat, with a handy sticker on the front to remind me what colour = what micron. So far I’ve used them to sand 2 12pc dice sets, and they are holding up well! I’ll need more of the first micron in a few more sets, but every other page shows barely any wear and tear. And the mirror shine is beautiful on the finished pieces
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Polishing papers
These papers are excellent quality and last for ages. Working through the papers allows a beautiful shine to be created on silver clay pieces. A must have item.
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3M polishing papers
Amazing to see my fired metal clay go from white to mirror-shiny silver by rubbing these in order of grit. Would definitely recommend
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3M polishi papers, 12 sheets
Excellent for gradual polishing, great to be able to cut them down and fold them easily to reach the more difficult to reach places
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Polishing Papers
Excellent and reasonably priced, i have used them a couple of times since they arrived and the finish is stunning.
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Must have
If you are looking to file your silver clay before you fire these are a must have. If you are looking to bring your fired pieces to a mirror shine these are a must have! Be sure to use different pieces on clay / fired pieces.
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What else would I use?!
These are perfect for finishing. I cut mine into 4 squares and number them in order of courseness (I have a terrible memory!). This is the only method of polishing I use - kiln to mirror finish with nothing else - and they're great value!
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Easy to Use
These sheets are easy to use . Cut them into smaller squares and can get them into all sorts of spaces . Really like them.
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I don't know how I managed without these.
I know you recommend not using these papers on dry clay but, despite the fact they clog up quickly, they leave such a beautiful finish that it is worth it.
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A must have in your kit
I was introduced to this product during a metal clay work shop hosted by Nicola Beer. I realised that using something as simple as the right grade and quality of polishing papers makes all the difference to the finished quality of your piece. I have used these after purchase and have not been disappointed. They are durable and flexible to use and cost effective.
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great finishers.
These are great for hand finishing silver and for polishing pre tumbling. There is a good variety of grits and they produce a good finish when working through them if you need to hand finish your silver.
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Fantastic!
Wouldn't be without them now, can't believe I waited so long to buy them in the first place! Great product!
