Basic Grey Precision File Set-- Simplifying Personalized Raw Chipboard

Incorporating chipboard onto any scrapbook page is a great way to add dimension onto any page.What’s great about chipboard is that the size and options are endless, since chipboard can be used as alphabets, shapes, frames and 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.Basic Grey’s Precision Files are the perfect tools for solving this problem. It's affordable, nimble and really easy to use.The kit consists of six files: 2 flat boards, a round file, a half-round, one square file and a knife file. The various sizes let you to go with the file that best fits into the little corners and grooves of the chipboard.

To begin, choose your raw chipboard and paper that you want cover onto it.

Use a liquid glue (such as Zigs two-way glue) and cover the entire chipboard with the glue.
Place the paper over the chipboard and allow it to dry (following the glue manufacturer’s directions).Trim the excess paper at the edges of 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 wonderful 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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