How to Mix Crying Obsidian and Regular Obsidian in Portal Frames

Designing a Hybrid Frame

The Crying Portals mod allows you to combine regular obsidian and crying obsidian within the same frame in any arrangement. You do not need to build out of a single material type.

1. Plan your portal shape according to standard portal size limits.

2. Place regular obsidian and crying obsidian interchangeably along the edges of the frame. For example, you can create vertical pillars of regular obsidian capped with crying obsidian headers, alternate blocks in a checkerboard pattern, or use crying obsidian exclusively at key accent points.

3. Ensure every functional frame block bordering the inner opening is either regular obsidian or crying obsidian. Non-obsidian blocks in the functional border will prevent activation.

Testing and Activating

Once your mixed frame is positioned:

1. Clear out any obstructions inside the frame opening.

2. Strike the inside floor of the frame with flint and steel.

3. The portal will ignite immediately, proving that the mixed frame is recognized as a valid gateway. If it fails to light, check the border to ensure no decorative non-obsidian blocks were accidentally placed in the functional frame path.