A felt polishing belt is a flexible belt made entirely from felt material, used primarily for final polishing steps on a variety of materials, including:

• Metals (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, brass)

• Glass

• Stone and gemstones (especially when combined with polishing compounds)

• Plastics and composites

Common Features:

• Material: Typically made from wool felt, sometimes blended with synthetic fibers.

• Grit: Felt belts are non-abrasive by themselves. Their effectiveness depends on the polishing compound you charge them with.

• Available Grits: Technically "gritless," but when charged with compounds like:

  • Cerium Oxide → for glass and gemstones

  • Diamond Paste → for hard materials like sapphire, quartz, or granite

  • Rouge (Red/Green) → for polishing metals

Applications:

• Lapidary Work: Final polish of cabochons, beads, faceted stones.

• Metal Finishing: Mirror polishing of knife blades, jewelry, tools.

• Glass Work: Final