Basic Grey Precision File Set– Personalize raw chipboard with ease A great way to add dimension to any scrapbooking page is to incorporate personalized chipboard.One of the best features of chipboard is that your options are virtually endless as chipboard can be used to form alphabets, frames or more.What’s also great is that you can personalize your chipboard by using your choice of paper or paint, so that it matches your layout perfectly.
Now, one of the tough things about using chipboard with paper is that it’s not always easy to make the paper look like it’s part of the board.The last thing you want is for it to appear that you’ve glued the paper on or have wrinkles, crooked edges or a messy looking final product.One of the best answers to this problem is Basic Grey’s Precision File kit.. It’s affordable, nimble and really easy to use.The kit includes six files: 2 flat boards, a round file, a half-round, one square file and a knife file. The assorted sizes let you to go with the file that best fits into the little corners and grooves of the chipboard.
To start, select your raw chipboard and paper that you want cover onto it.
Select a liquid or gel adhesive (like Zigs 2-way glue) and apply evenly over the entire chipboard surface.
Lightly press the paper on top of the chipboard, smoothing out wrinkles and bubbles, and allow it to dry according to the adhesive supplier’s instructions.Cut the paper out around the chipboard.You want to follow the shape of the chipboard as closely as possible, but it’s okay for the paper to hang over the piece.Certainly you could use scissors or a knife to trim the paper, but I’d suggest using a swivel knife because it allows you to cut around corners with more precision.
Use the files to shave off the excess paper.The round, half-round and square files are great for corners, such as the inside of a capital “A” or in the corners of the letter “k”.
To give the piece yet a different look, consider inking the edges.Each file in the Basic Grey Precision File set has a rubber comfort grip. They can also be used for distressing paper, paint and even photos.
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