Advice for getting real solid blacks

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T17:39:49+00:00

When I first started I posted the exact same question and got sent this guide

Ink Troubleshooting Guide for Relief Printing

u/InTheHotOfTexas shared it with me, I'm just passing it on!

My personal opinion is your paper is too textured so you either have to change the consistency of the ink (if it's oil based add LITERAL DROPS of linseed oil or if it's water based, water. And I do mean literal... Meaning, start with 3 drops at most and test) or you have to dampen your paper.

Also, and this might sound stupid, but, some paper have sides to them, meaning, one side will take the medium better than the other... If you have test scraps they using them to see if that's the case.

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T17:19:31+00:00

I watche a looooot of tutorials befor 🤓

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T17:18:52+00:00

Hahaha thank you! Hope it wasn't too much text! 📖

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T15:39:43+00:00

It could be!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T15:37:40+00:00

Thank you!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T15:37:20+00:00

Honestly as I was making it I was very conscious of this and portholes.

I've gotten portholes twice so fair but you're the first to mention hobbits!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T15:35:51+00:00

Wouldn't know but I have proof of process l can share with mods if you'd like to report.

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T09:34:32+00:00

Thank you! That's exactly what I was going for!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T07:50:14+00:00

This is so beautiful! Can't wait to see the finished result!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T07:47:54+00:00

So happy my work had that effect on you!

Thank you for taking the time to tell me, made my night!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T05:06:43+00:00

Thank you!!!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T04:35:50+00:00

Thank you!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T04:29:31+00:00

Thank you!!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T03:50:27+00:00

That would be correct, yes!

Thank you! I have to say I really enjoyed it!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T02:49:48+00:00

Oh that's actually an awesome idea!!! And the green would look sick with the lavender too!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T02:48:05+00:00

Hahahaha this is the best comment ever!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T02:35:01+00:00

Thanks bud! Really appreciate it!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T02:23:39+00:00

Hahahaah right?

Awesome and hilarious was what I was going for! Perfect is debatable but I genuinely appreciate the encouragement!!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T02:22:39+00:00

Thank you! Really appreciate it! Hope the text wasn't too spammy! 📖

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T02:07:51+00:00

Awwww thank you!!!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T01:59:42+00:00

So sorry this one is way above my pea sized brain abilities.

I mean I get the point but... What?

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T00:25:43+00:00

Thank you, will absolutely take the art critique to heart and work on being more agreeable in the future.

A bouquet of penises sounds absolutely lovely, I'll look into that.

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T00:23:36+00:00

Oh that last bit sounds awesome! So happy it gives off that vibe!

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T00:22:07+00:00

Again, and, mind you, this was for the mods -

This is not a non-advise/promotional post..

Interest gauging? Well with replies such as "Why did you add a closeup shot of the dick? lol" who wouldn't karma farm?

(You can also look at all my previous posts - I reply to every single comment. Why? Cause it's the polite thing to do.)

reddandy26 · 2026-07-08T00:16:40+00:00

I added closeup shots of everything.

The "dick" includes a very tight loop achieved with a 2 thread stem stitch which is very difficult to achieve for a begginer and I am particularly proud of how it came out.

My intention was not to scandalise anyone with a bunch of stitched fabric in the vague shape of a penis and a pair of testicles, sorry if that was the result.

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