Thanks, Ned! I gave up on this process, but the urge was building to get back at it and try again. Now that I know I can do it, I can try different things with it for fun.
I just tried out with Somerset paper working with inkjet positive transparency. When the final print came out after inking with oilprint, I realized that it was a negative print and not a positive print. All my highlights became shadows and shadows became highlights. It's not even logical. I also printed it with Stauffers step wedge which however maintained as positive on the print. Not sure what I'm doing wrong with the gumoil. I was experimenting with 3 different proportions-1:2, 1:2.5, and 1:3. But now I'm really confused with process. I will try experimenting with a negative transparency and see if it will become a positive print.Yes, good catch. I used ammonium dichromate! Was just so used to used PD for gumoils. Sorry about that. In regards to paper, I mentioned what I was using in previous page, I believe. It was Fabriano Artistico. Yes, still using 1:3 dilution. Using a foam roller to apply it. Much better than a brush. I did a test strip to determine exposure. I soaked the print in 24C water for 20 minutes. It's done when the hardened areas are in relief. If you don't see relief, leave it in the water longer. I frequently change the water as dichromate leaches out. Then I Dry the print, ink it, wipe off, (no wait time) stick in water straight from the tap (it's cold!) for a minute, take out and gently wipe with damp sponge.
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