My 16 BEST TIPS for Engraving with the Cricut Engraving Tool

[@mr.anderson192]

I finally unboxed my maker 3 and will be following your tips I spent the last 3 months trying to decide what to practice on ill have to go check my local hardware store for those aluminum sheets.

[@Tessytess-vq4kt]

Hey girl...can't wait to start learning new things

[@WellCraftedStudio]

YAY!!!!

[@robins262]

New to your channel. Now subscribed. Brilliant demonstration of this project will be having a go. Look forward to reviewing more of your demos. John the UK

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Yay!!! I’m glad you enjoy it. Please ask if you have questions!

[@colachabonita]

Just tried this and I love the way it came out! thank you so much

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’m So glad!!! I’d love to see a pic!

[@karenunverzagt4590]

Your tip to duplicate for deeper engraving has been so helpful. Previously when finished with the 1st cut and my mat stopped I would run again a couple time and when the mat goes back & forth it some times shifts a tiny bit enough to ruin small type. Thank you, 😊

[@WellCraftedStudio]

My pleasure! Thanks for commenting- it really encourages me. I just figured out I could use the duplicate for getting a deeper deboss too!

[@그것이보고싶다]

How long did it take to engrave?

[@Gigi-gf9kz]

Thank you for the video. I can't wait to try this. I'm going to use your tip about the flashing. We have a bunch left over from our house.

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Cool!!!! Since I made the video I’ve started using flashing for all kinds of engraving projects. Here’s an example. I’m also painting it and several people in my FB group are using painted flashing to do all kinds of amazing projects. ❤️ Thanks for your comment! wellcraftedstudio.com/engraved-snow-globe-ornaments-cricut/

[@juliasnider5905]

Thank you for your tips! I especially like using the flashing to plan on!! Please continue making these engraving video's! I Love them!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Julia Snider absolutely!!! And I just figured out last week that I can buy rolls of the flashing at the hardware store and cut it into sheets with my little Tonic guillotine paper cutter that I had for scrapbooking. It’s SO slick!!! ❤️ Or you can buy the sheets pre-cut in a package as well. I’ve been writing a book on engraving and have gone down some pretty deep rabbit holes but this was an awesome discovery!

[@shannonmommaof5brown153]

I’m loving this! New to Cricut here, so not sure what all I could engrave, would it be possible to engrave on an old handsaw? It’s not thick at all. I’ve removed the handle, it’s no thicker than a piece of acrylic or maybe like 3 heavy card stock pages stacked. I have the explore air2.

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Yes! I’ve seen people try that and it’s awesome!!! It just needs to be less than 2.4 mm.

[@illariycg2269]

I especially liked the tip to duplicate them and stack them so the machine can cut them all at once on the same spot! Thank you! One question though, I find that when I engrave the engraved part is kinda rough to the touch. Is there a way to smooth that out? (Without scratching the whole thing)

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Yes! Using a nail buffing block works well. Be careful to go just across the top. But if you do scratch the surface a little you can usually buff it out. Thanks for leaving a comment! I do have a FB group for Engraving Metals with a Cricut now where we share all kinds of tips and tricks if you would like to join. ❤️

[@illariycg2269]

@@WellCraftedStudio that helps! Thank you, I will try it! And yes, I’d like to join the fb group :)

[@lucyscabyn]

Hello, this is a bit off topic of the information in your video. I am having a problem with the engraving tool. Every time i try to use it, design space says that it can not detect it. Would you happen to know why this is happening?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I don’t know off hand but I know I’ve found info on this for someone before on the Cricut website. Check their help section. What a bummer though!

[@debbushee6970]

ty ty ty you just saved me a lot of headaches sincerely deb in VT

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’m so glad to hear that! If you’re interested I also have an engraving metals with your cricut Facebook Group that I’m in daily answering questions. ❤️

[@anjelikamcfeely255]

Can I engrave acrylic wedding invitations? I can’t find any information on it

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Absolutely! That would be amazing! You would probably want to add line fill to the text or use a pre-filled font. Here’s a great video that shows you how to do it. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnqzn5WAZtJqg7M

[@jackiefinley2392]

Your demonstration is perfect but your voice kept getting lower and lower almost to a mumbling. Can you please speak up for your videos. Thanks

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Jackie Finley will do! Thanks for the feedback!

[@unboxingfreethings3866]

I get my spatulas from dollar tree.

[@WellCraftedStudio]

LifeAsaMauri that’s such a good idea! I’m totally going to have try those since a few people have said they have great one’s. Thanks for leaving a comment. ❤️