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If you love chipboard shapes, this tool is for you!
Incorporating chipboard onto any scrapbook page is a great way to add dimension. 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. Another thing that makes using chipboard so practical is that you can personalize it with your favorite paper or paint so that it matches your taste and design exactly the way you want it.
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. 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 different sizes permit you to go with the file that best fits into the small corners and grooves of the chipboard.
To start, 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). 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.
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”.
For a nice touch, you might 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.
(Source: Power Of Help)
You can purchase the Basic Grey Precision File Set at the store or online.
We also have an article on chipboard presented to you by our very own Souri78 - in French, but if you would like a translation, just e-mail us or leave us a comment.
