How to Engrave With Cricut Maker? [A Complete Guide]

 Cricut Maker is a cutting machine mainly used for crafting or DIY projects. It is also more powerful, offering professional-level results. It is a versatile machine that can cut over 300 materials. It can also undertake writing, scoring, debossing, and engraving on various materials. This craft machine uses its Adaptive Tool system to apply the specific pressure needed for engraving. You can only engrave with the Cricut Maker series. The Cricut Maker’s engraving tip can engrave on softer metals like aluminum, copper, brass, silver, gold, and stainless steel. In this blog, we will look at how to engrave with Cricut Maker on your material. So, let’s get started.

Step 1: Creating Design in the Design Space App

Before using the Maker machine, you need to create the design. After creating the design, you can instruct the machine to cut or engrave it. So, let us see how to create a design in the Design Space.

1. The first step is Creating a Template. You can use the shapes available on Design Space.
2. After that, select Create or import an SVG file for your design.
3. From the line type menu, select Set the Line Type to Engrave. This step is very important.

• Once all your design elements are ready, select all the Layers and Hit Attach.
• Here, you must ensure that all the layers are engraved together as you place them.
• Then, select the Make It button on the Design Space.

• In the purview screen, you can move around the design on the grid and ensure you align it with the material.
• It is important to select the correct material from the material list.

Step 2: Set up the Cricut Maker Machine

After preparing your design, the next step involves preparing your Cricut Maker machine for engraving so that you can instruct it to do its work. The steps involved in this are as follows.

1. The first step is to turn on the Cricut Maker machine.
2. Then, ensure it is connected via Bluetooth or USB to your computer.
3. After that, you need to load the Engraving tip into Clamp B.

• Now, the star rollers should be moved to one end.
• Moving them to the right side of the machine is preferred, ensuring that they do not go over the material.

Step 3: Set Up and Engrave on the Material

After preparing your machine, the next is to load the material into the machine. You need to set up the material so the machine can engrave it. For engraving, you need to use a StrongGrip mat (a purple-colored mat.) The steps involved in this are:

1. The materials coming with the protective film are to be removed.
2. The protective film is not easily visible, and often users forget to remove it. It is very important to remove it; otherwise, it will mess up the engraving process.
3. Now, place the material on the mat carefully. Another important tip is that if you use different-shaped blanks, you can use the grid lines to guide and place them properly.
4. After placing the material on the mat, you need to apply masking tape.
5. The masking tape will hold down the material. However, you should not apply on the area that needs to be engraved.
6. Further, load the material into the Cricut Maker machine.
7. Next, press the Go button on the Maker and automatically do its work.
8. Now, the machine will start to engrave the material.
9. After engraving, you need to remove the material from the machine.
10. Next, slowly remove the tape and remove the material from the mat.
11. Finally, you can cut the engraved part of the material using scissors.

Conclusion

The engraving function is one of the most impressive features of the Cricut Maker. With the ability to engrave on a variety of materials, it adds a unique touch to DIY craft projects. This blog, How to Engrave with Cricut Maker, provides a comprehensive guide on fitting the tool in the right clamp, preparing the design, and setting up the cutting machine and your material for engraving designs.

FAQs

Do I need to use my computer for engraving?

No. Having a computer to work with a Cricut machine is unnecessary. It is because they are compatible with Android and iOS phones. Also, you can install the Design Space on the mobile. So, the Engraving Tool can work with smartphones, and you can engrave the material by sending instructions from your mobile or tablet.

Can I use Engraving Tip with Cricut Explore?

No. The Explore machines are not compatible to use the Engraving Tool. The tool onlyis compatible with Cricut Maker and Maker 3. It is because engraving requires the power and the mechanism that only Maker machines have. Also, the Cricut Maker comes with Adaptive Tool System, which sets the pressure and speed for the particular tool.

What is the Engraving Tip?

The Cricut Maker machines have an ever-expanding suite of tools. And one such tool is Engraving Tip which can only be used in the Maker machines. Using the Engraving tool, you can create unique and permanent designs on many materials. You can use wood, softer metals such as aluminum, copper, brass, silver, gold, and stainless steel.

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