INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The part you want to measure is the outside edge where the material was cut. It should already be filed and smooth. You'll need to measure how long the exposed edge is so you can cover it with a strip of a similar material. Another way to measure out the covering material is to tape it to the edge of the worktop. If you are using a non-synthetic surface, you won't need to do this. Leave the smoothed edges exposed. These strips will be included with the countertop. Mark out how long you need them to be, then use scissors to trim off the excess material. You may also need to cut a little off the top and bottom to make the strip fit perfectly on the worktop's edge. You'll need 1 strip for every cut that's still exposed. For one worktop or connected worktops, that's 2 total. Contact adhesive is a super strength glue that'll keep your worktop intact. Find some at the local home improvement store. Dip a brush in the adhesive and carefully paint it onto the laminate strip and the worktop's edge. To be safe, keep the area ventilated by opening a window. Cover the worktop's surface so adhesive doesn't drip on it. Place the laminate strips on a towel on the counter with the adhesive side facing up. After about 15 minutes, the adhesive will have finished drying. Read the instructions on the adhesive's container to figure out how long your specific brand needs to dry. Once the adhesive has dried, pick up the laminate strips. Line them up against the worktop's cut outer edges. They'll stick in place once you press them to the edges. Use a fine file or sandpaper to wear down the strips until they're as smooth as the rest of the worktop. If the laminate sticks out at all, a crafting knife can help. Hold it flat against the worktop and carefully shave off the excess material.

SUMMARY: Measure the width of the worktop's free edges. Cut laminate strips to size. Spread contact adhesive over the strips and worktop edge. Leave the adhesive to dry for 15 minutes. Attach the laminate to the worktop's edges. File down rough edges on the laminate strips.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Transfer plain white frosting to a mixing bowl using a spatula or spoon. You may want to reserve a small amount of white frosting in case you want to lighten the color of the frosting later. Natural food coloring is better for you than artificial food coloring. You can use all one color, or use multiple colors. Mix a few drops of food coloring into the frosting by hand or with an electric mixer. Keep in mind that 100 drops of food coloring equals about 1 teaspoon (5 mL). Make pink frosting by adding 11 drops of red and 3 drops of yellow. Make lavender frosting by adding 5 drops of blue and 5 drops of red. Make mint green frosting by adding 3 drops of blue and 3 drops of green. If the color is too dark, add more plain white frosting. If the color isn't dark enough, add another drop or two of food coloring. Then, mix the frosting thoroughly. Continue adjusting the color until you get the desired result.

SUMMARY:
Empty white frosting into a mixing bowl. Mix food coloring into the frosting. Adjust the color, if needed.