Metallographers, how does one dry and store used lapping film?

Question

I am trying a lapping technique for the first time, and I don't want to buy the suppliers special "blotting paper storage notebook" until I know the films will work. I have not found blotting paper in my local stores. Is there a low-cost alternative that you use? And, how durable are lapping films compared to polishing cloths, in your experience? Thanks, in advance.

Answer 1

You might want to use different paper... i would get the blotting paper from a blot spot, they'll have variants.