I agree with @Unagi4me about using more gums to secure desired buffs. If your looking for two traits or even three traits you must add the gums of your desire. I refer to this list i think @PendragonTheNinja put together for everybody. I take more risk with 3 gums but I want to save that 50 vigor cost. All personal Preference.
Now at this point in your "Training Thread"I really suggest you start practicing with your own forge to feel out the RNG. Use One tool at a time and I started with Pure Boon Compounds.
Roll a few gums,
Roll a few Compounds,
Roll a setting resin.
After you feel out the RNG for gums, you can then think about using Vigor or Stabilization Paste. Personally I always use FATE paste.
Vigor Catalyst allows you to “wash” away all effects (including Gums) so you can target different traits by adding new gums and clear away any negative effects.
I like @Merln 's methods of
(200% efficiency)
Vigor Catalyst
Stabilization Paste
Corrupted Boon Compound 1
Defect Reduction Compound 2
Boon Removal Solvent
Choice Gums