As a professional polisher I admire the overkill but I'm pretty sure you are going pretty above and beyond LOL just giving you a hard time though fantastic rings
Que Paso from South Texas. I recently started making rings etc, out of Whitetail Antler. I know the correct term is antler, but we at the ranch, call them horns. I have plenty of sheds to use. Axis as well. One day I hope to get as good as you. Great Work my fellow TEXAN! I subscribed, and will be watching, and learning. Adios, Shed...
I've used steel wool on some different materials, I don't see why one couldn't use it. Just like with anything I try I do a test area first just in case it doesn't work well.