Filled In Foiling, Engraving and Drawing with Cricut Design Space

How to get a solid look when engraving, foiling or drawing, by adding line fill (also called hatch fill) to your designs using the Slice Method in Cricut Design Space. Please click Show More for links.
Fill starter project for engraving or foil in Cricut Design Space:
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Ready to Engrave Projects using this fill method:
"Breathe" Aluminum Bracelet
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"Believe" Acrylic ornament
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Engraving Photos video tutorial
• Engraving Photos with ...
The Dummy Shape Method for Aligning Engraving
• Alignment for Cricut E...
The Sensor Jig Method for precisely aligning engraving
• Bracelet Engraving wit...
How to add Hatch Fill in Inkscape
• Line Fill Text and Sha...
How to add Hatch Fill in Silhouette Studio
• Easy Line fill effects...
How to add Line Fill in SureCutsALot
• Sure Cuts A Lot 4 - Li...
For more information on the face inversion effect, see my presentation starting at about the 40 minute mark of Craftcast I Love Tools Webcast 15 (is free but requires registration) www.craftcast....
Cricut Maker Engraving Tip with QuickSwap Housing
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Cricut Maker Engraving Tip
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Cricut Engraving with CleverSomeday Facebook Group (numerous resources including SVG version of line pattern block)
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Drawing/Foiling Resource Page
cleversomeday.com/sketching
Engraving Resource Page
cleversomeday.com/cricutengrave
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DS desktop version 6.2.100 seems to be having an issue saving files. Workaround is to copy and paste into a new document or to save from the mobile app. Please report this issue to Cricut if you run into it.
Where to buy acrylic and metal blanks for engraving
Craft Chameleon bit.ly/3dTiJsn (aff link)
Amazon.com/shop/cleversomeday
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[@christinawaller1790]

You have such a a smooth, calm monotone! Thank you! I have thoroughly enjoyed your video. Just as I thought I have learned it all for about 8 years, something new for me comes along!

[@madmauler9]

My fiancé and I just bought a Cricut, so we've been watching a fair few instructional videos to get up to speed. This is far and away one of the best presentations I've seen. Clear, concise... very well done.

[@user-lp3nq6tm3z]

Wow! I have been filling in all my text on my cards by hand with pens and have kept saying Cricut should have a fill option. I accidentally came across this video when looking into cricut foiling. I have just tried it in design space and it worked a treat! Looking forward to printing it out now on my cricut machine and seeing the results. Thank you!

[@duvertwid]

Saving me a bunch! Thank you for the tutorial! I'm even more happy that you shared a free file to use. I'm so grateful to come across your video.

[@ShelleySimpsonagent99]

Thank you Kay. I had asked in a couple Facebook groups, including Jennifer Makers how to colour fill an image and was told Cricut doesn`t colour and would have to print image on my printer then cut it on my Cricut. This made no sense with all the things Cricut can do ...it can`t colour although you can swamp out multiple pens for draw. Also I found your instructions easy to understand and thorough.

[@Edge715]

The line fill solution was EXACTLY what I was looking for!! I've had my Maker for a couple of years and have just discovered how easy engraving is, overcoming Cricuts "outline only" conversion has been more of a challenge! With only a week before Christmas, I actually stand a chance of getting my projects done! Thank You!!

[@lindav7042]

I would have spent hours and wasted so many materials trying to accomplish this. Thank you for the excellent video and links.

[@juliealsaady1567]

Kay thanks for this. Sending thanks from a Brit in Qatar. Clear and easy to follow and actually getting right into the instructions from the start

[@carmiepahati1972]

I rarely comment on the comment section, but you really made my cricut life so much easier! Fan here! Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@beckyhayes2004]

In design space I have already rotated the lined rectangle to 30° so I don’t forget to do it! Plus I put a link to this video in case I need to refer back to it. I also added the word “template” as the first word of the title. Loved your tutorial… You explained it in a way I can understand it.

[@verlanebaldwin251]

The single, most useful process I've learned for the Cricut so far. TYSM for sharing!

[@AmyStamper]

Kay, you are a genius and my hero!

[@kathleencurlee2748]

THANK YOU!!!!! I've been looking for a solution for days and even bought a silhouette to fix the problem (which came with its own issues) Now the cricut works!!!!

[@robbielemarr9297]

Thank you for this. I love listening to you without all the hype. There have been a few updates in cricut, but I was able to make it work using your helpful information

[@anthonyaustwick4165]

I’ve had my maker a couple of years now and not done much variety of things with it due to numerous failed attempts. You’ve just solved some of my problems! Thank you

[@mom-says-not-today]

I saw your method featured in another video but they did not say anything about enlarging by a factor of 10 and then reducing it. This video helped me immensely as a newbie with Cricut. Thank you & I have subscribed, I really like your method of teaching this!!

[@charityrochford2175]

This is exactly what I needed and taught in such an easy to understand way! Thank you for being a wonderful educator and sharing your knowledge with us all!

[@danaparsonsliquidcosmosart2669]

after several hours earlier trying to use someone elses file that was supposed to be filled like this ( bit was a totally just solid) this has saved butt and stopped me thinking my machine was broken. THANKYOU

[@Moonstar-f7o]

I have been stressing out the last two weeks trying to figure out how to get a solid look on a save the date invitation...... thank you so very much.... I am now stress free... it worked great

[@TeaForThought42]

You made a confusing process easy. Thanks so much for this tutorial!

[@JenniferAndrews-rx4ff]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for explaining this work around and providing the hatch fill block :)

[@carissacollins4532]

Thank you! This was driving me nuts!!!! Creating all my own designs and they all were outlined. So aggravating. So happy someone addressed this!

[@cleversomeday]

Glad I could help!

[@ig6610]

THANK YOU for this tutorial! I don't know if it was deliberate, but in my opinion, it is really cheap of Cricut to not have this fill feature built in already. I really like using the pens & it was disappointing to realize they could only do outlines. Until your video! Thank you again! Looking forward to looking at your other videos.

[@HMartinsclass]

Brilliant! Twice in the last two days, your channel provided the exact information I needed as I am getting started using leather in a Cricut Explore. Your instructions are clear, purposeful, and have the perfect amount of useful tips added. I do videos for professional learning and recognize the high quality of what you create. Providing the copy of the starter project has made me an instant fan of yours. Thank you!!

[@vickiel914]

Thank you for this tutorial! I just started exploring using the engraving blade.

[@ASousa3]

HUGE Thank you for uploading a link to the file for fill!

[@ladyalpine4251]

Clever Kay, you rock! Thank you for taking the time to respond to the crazy lady crying for help. I'll have to spend some time trying to figure out the terms "negative distance setting" and "negative offsets". Given my VERY limited knowledge of Design Space, the terms sound very mature, akin to the ability of someone who is a wiz at calculus, vs. someone still working on her time tables! Thank you again for reaching out. I'll take your information and keep pushing on, knowing one day, I'll rock it too. Peace Out..........Alpine

[@cleversomeday]

sorry for the engineer-speak. Let me try again. Push the offset slider to the left of center to make a new path inside the original.

[@ladyalpine4251]

@@cleversomeday BAWHAHAHA! You're funny and thanks for the clarification. I'll give it a go.

[@sydniself7592]

I LOVE the phrase you used. You are AWESOME!

[@jurieannhan833]

You're a great teacher, Kay! You break down the process and present so it's clear and easy to understand, without a lot of extra info to make it confusing. Thank you, and well done!

[@cherylfrerichs8434]

So glad I found your videos. You're such a good teacher. Thank you for sharing and making it easy!

[@HallenaQuinzel]

YOU ARE MY HERO! I needed a solid engraving design for a costume piece. You are amazing!

[@marleymarley1360]

Hello. I loved this video I am just about going to try engraving with my cricut...I must admit I am a little hesitant until I viewed your video. I am going to watch more of your videos related to this content. I am then going to just jump in...thank you so much for this great tutorial...

[@trishdeneen]

Thank you so much. I'm just starting to use the engrave feature and I was wondering what I was doing wrong. This is so helpful.

[@janinegarley-siddons8454]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! So easy to follow!! Thank you!

[@kathyrose9604]

Thank you I have learned so much in a short time by watching your videos.

[@travisensenat]

Great Video. Very informative and with your help I managed to pull off my first foil and it looks AMAZING. Thank you.

[@mrmrsmz4987]

Just starting out I think I'll need to watch more THANKS

[@4callaways]

My text looks great following these tips - can't wait to foil it!

[@tracieames]

Just gotten myself new kit for Joy and obviously works same way as this. I've looked at 4 youtube tutorial - I couldn't understand that, but came across yours.. Finally understood your explanation so thank you for sharing 😊

[@monak6692]

Simply the best solution and simple instructions. Thanks!

[@leereese5076]

I constantly refer to your video. I've engraved metal botanic signs that I hang on my trees & in front of perennials.

[@queenofhearts57]

I think you are brilliant!! Thank you so much for sharing all this. Easy to follow instructions without unnecessary extra chatter. Clear and straight to the point!

[@michaelenochs4033]

I spent so long trying to find this video. I wished I had found it weeks ago! I gave up back then. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It's so simple once you understand it but I didn't know what a hatch fill was until now. Thank you, I did enjoy learning this. Definitely saving for the future.

[@user-yf5ff1mg3k]

I still don’t understand 😭 pls help

[@michaelenochs4033]

@@user-yf5ff1mg3k I'm sorry I didn't see this. Do you need help still? I'm only 7 months late

[@AbigailHernandez-lb4yx]

I do! For some reason when I try to save the file and paste it to my design space it doesn’t let me attach that’s my only problem:(

[@julieelizabeth1000]

Thank you so much for explaining this so well and for sharing the file with us all. :)

[@tjbuckles1]

Thanks for a great tutorial! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and your file.

[@2Angelemerald2]

Thank you soooo much, I wasn't even looking for this and it popped up. And I have been having trouble with darkening my foiling, so this is a life saver

[@gailaspreen2520]

THANK YOU so much, Kay!! This is exactly what I've been wanting to be able to do and you've provided [simple-looking], step-by-step instructions to do it. I have a brand new pack of Cricut foiling sheets, but I think I'll start off first with a pen just to practice following your instructions. Can't thank you enough! 👍🏻

[@annisarich]

I send you Covid safe hugs and a nonthreating, safe space, platonic kiss. Omg. Such a simple solution.

[@NAWW87]

Got my cricut maker 3 a couple of weeks ago and was looking for a function like this. So happy I found this video!! Saves a lot of time, since I don’t have to colour it by hand anymore. Gonna try it tomorrow. Thanks a lot!!!!

[@sandidavidson9510]

Wow, a great video and explanation for me and my Cricut. I'm coming back when I'm done with my current project to learn more. Thank you so much!

[@Themaquilter66]

Fantastic video, Kay! Your style of teaching is phenomenal and I feel so lucky to have found you. Now, I'm off to watch hours of your other videos.

[@deonkonzen3580]

This helped so much (once I remembered that I needed to weld the file I wanted to slice xD) Thanks for the line pattern!

[@carolwarren-avonind.repsal754]

So perfectly explained! Your videos are always spot on. Thank you Kay!

[@pamjulian8843]

Thank you! Perfect instruction, easy to understand and follow. The lined fill template was great!

[@dinawerthenbach]

Your line pattern block is a genius idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@chickflick2000]

Thank you SO much! I'm doing my first acrylic engrave, so this was immensely helpful. I'll have to watch it again next time I do this, but now I know it's here. Thank you!!!

[@cleversomeday]

appreciate your comment

[@ashlillings]

A really exceptional instructional video. I super appreciate the line fill file as well, thank you so much!!

[@alisaciobanu780]

Thank you ❤❤

[@naomicameron1033]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Just subscribed - your content is precise and helpful!! Thank you!

[@lovely31bluprint]

THIS A LIFE SAVER FOR ME. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@nathanprice7870]

Thank you so much! Spent ages looking for the solution to this!!!

[@joancook8454]

Thank you for another GREAT and INFORMATIVE video. You have a great deal of knowledge for programing. Are you a programing engineer? Cricut needs to improve Design Space we need more flexibility for designing. I have and old card program for the early 90's that offers more than Design Space. Cricut needs to get with the Program!

[@jenniferfox2317]

Thank you so much for this tutorial and the fill starter project file! This is such a great idea!

[@rchltrrs]

Your explanations are so thorough and clear! Thank you for sharing.

[@user-rb9lx3kw7z]

Fantastic. Easy to follow steps.

[@dmmoore3]

This was so helpful. Thank you. I opened the file in Cricut Design Space and pasted the URL to this video into it as text so I can easily keep the tutorial and the file together. So glad I found you. I really like the way you present tutorials. You stay focused but go through each step very well. Appreciate you sharing with us!

[@cleversomeday]

Glad to hear it!

[@jaquelinemaritz9810]

Hi, sorry to bug, I cannot find the file on Design space - any tips on how I can locate it?

[@sandradelost4610]

Well done, You made it easy to understand the process. I will have to give it a try soon.

[@user-wd6vd1nc9h]

thanks so much for a clear and precise explanation

[@cherwingate]

This is so helpful! I can't wait to give it a try!

[@Official_MysticWolf]

😱😱U R a Goddess never let anyone tell U otherwise. 💜💜

[@AzusaKagome]

This was straight to the point thanks it was very helpful

[@SkateSmokeAndDrum]

Great video. They should really just have a “Fill” option, like the default Paint application in Windows, this is much more complex than it should be!

[@raeblaske]

This is the best tutorial I’ve found. Wow.

[@carlabrosnan3671]

Thank you. This makes foiling with Cricut much more useful. I love it!

[@lizcauthorn7473]

Thank you for this and for the line fill! I’d tried following another tutorial but it was ending up messy. The results with this tutorial & your file turned out great!

[@leejayne9905]

Thank you for a very thorough, easy to follow explanation of a complex subject! I am excited to think of the new world of possibilities this information has opened for me!

[@youcancreateit]

Thank you tons!!!! I have tried both silhouette and inkscape and this is much easier. Huge thank you for that block!!! Your explanations are so clear and easy to understand

[@traceybartlam7737]

Fabulous, clear instructions, thank you.

[@kimberlybarrett5755]

Thank you for your video! It was very informative and straight to the point.

[@deepdiver849]

You are such a genius and generous soul Kay ! Thanks a million for this !

[@etyk990]

AMAZING and such a great presentation! THANK YOU

[@kristinjordan3896]

Freaking fantastic lifesaver for me! I was pulling my hair out! Thank you SO MUCH !

[@saralape2609]

Thank you. Very helpful and to the point.

[@paigepaige4149]

I hope you know how much I love you. lol. been messing with this all day and watching tons of videos....you are the most helpful. Subscribed!

[@probbins03]

Thanks so much for this!!! I'm new to cricut. Couldn't understand why there isn't a FILL option available. You're directions are so clear and easy. I'm a visual person so this was awesome!

[@martimoore6345]

This is wonderful info! Thanks you for showing us how. I love the way you present the method....straight and to the point.

[@naysworld]

You are so awesome!

[@mamitch512]

WHAT?! 😲 I had no idea this was possible. I wish I found you before. You've done an awesome job and made it really easy to understand! And thank you for doing all the work for those of us who find other programs challenging. New subbie!!

[@AlwaysSmilingTW]

Very clear and super helpful, thank you!

[@melindamcmillan2329]

Wow! Thank you! I didn’t know you could do this!!!!

[@artycutcreations9163]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. awesome for a newbie!

[@tracyrusso3176]

That was an awesome explanation, thank you so much!

[@ramleypress6798]

Thank you so much Kay x

[@melissam6037]

This was a lifesaver!

[@missy5269]

Awesome tutorial, tfs

[@reverendfawkes6138]

This was super easy to follow~! Thanks for the tutorial and the downloadable! :)

[@chaidenSP]

Great, understandable video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@melissawest7566]

Thank you so much for the fill starter project file! Your tutorial was extremely helpful!!!

[@kerrieannepaczynski992]

You are amazing Kay!

[@catebransfield8927]

Great video, thank you. I look forward to seeing more