Hey all, after a bit of advice. I’m trying to print a link carving on some heavy GSM paper. I usually print with water based ink but this is to exhibit so I tried a print with oils today.

None of my test prints have come out right, I feel like it’s an issue with ink not rolling on evenly and maybe not enough strength and pressure when I press the print? I don’t have access to a press, so I have to press by hand with a barren.

Any tips with oil printing inks? Is this a matter of a thicker, more even coat and some more elbow grease when I press?

Thanks a bunch