Curt, I did exactly what you are doing before I took my workshop with Vaughn a while ago. I think the more one researches the process the better. You have an understanding of the procedures involved and what it takes. Once you actually do the steps everything will fall into place.
As Vaughn has pointed out it is best to start with a tissue that is consistent like the B&S tissue. Check to see if they have the thick tissue if you are looking for relief. I too like the relief and will demonstrate how to pour tissue for relief. I just decided to jump in with both feet and start making my own tissue from the start. We did not pour tissue at the workshop but Vaughn explained it very well and once you do it you will want to do your own. The control I think is one of the key factors that drew me to carbon transfer.
There are a lot of variables that come into play and the need to make notes is a very important factor if one is going to try for any repeatability. Finding negatives that suit your process will fall into place when you make a print that jumps off of the page. My negatives are all over the place and I'll demonstrate how one can get a very nice print with some difficult negatives.
Jim
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