Abstract: In a method of forming an abrasive article a mesh material is applied with insulating material over areas which do not require abrasive, the insulating material being absorbed into the mesh material. The mesh material is then laid onto a surface of electrically conducting material and metal is electro-deposited onto the discrete areas of the mesh not bearing the insulating material. Abrasive is added so that it becomes embedded in the metal. The resulting material with metal and abrasive areas is stripped off the surface. The preferred insulating materials are ink screen printed onto the mesh, or hot melt adhesive perforated to define openings and then applied to the mesh to penetrate the mesh.