Basic Grey Precision File Set-- Making it easy to personalize raw chipboard - By: edwidxqfda

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.
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.The perfect solution for this problem is the Basic Grey Precision File.. The file kit is inexpensive, compact and simple to use.The kit features six files: 2 flat boards, a round file, a half-round, one square file and a knife file. The various sizes allow you to match the file that best fits into the little corners and grooves of the chipboard.

To begin, select 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.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.
Next, use the files to shave the excess paper away.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.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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