Basic Grey’s Precision File Set– Simplifying personalized raw chipboard. 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.
One of the challenges with using chipboard and paper is making the paper look like it’s an actual part of the chipboard.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.Basic Grey’s Precision Files are the perfect tools for solving this problem. The tool kit is inexpensive, compact and 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 various sizes permit you to go with the file that best fits into the little corners and grooves of the chipboard.
To start, choose 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.
Place the paper over the chipboard and allow it to dry (following the glue manufacturer’s directions).Cut the paper out around the chipboard.Try to follow the chipboard shape as closely as possible, keeping in mind that it’s o.k. to have a bit of overhang 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 excellent 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.The Basic Grey Precision File set can help with creating distressed paper, paint or photos. For added comfort and convenience, each precision file comes with a rubber comfort grip.
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