Can I Use My Cricut For Engraving?

Posted on April 20, 2021 at 8:07 am

One of our most commonly asked questions with regards to Cricut makers is whether or not they can be used for engraving. Well, we are happy to tell you today that YES, your Cricut maker can be used for engraving you just need the right tools and materials!

What Tool Do I Need To Engrave With My Cricut?
Simply, you need to purchase the Cricut Engraving tool, which can also be known as an engraving tip. This is a tool that allows you to begin your engraving career using your Cricut machine. The circuit engraving tool is a sharp metal tip that allows you to etch designs into your chosen material.

What Materials Can The Cricut Maker Engrave?
When using the Engraving Tip, your Cricut maker can engrave a large selection of materials. Some of these include:
– Acrylic
– Copper
– Aluminum
– Leather
– Soft Metals
– Kraft Board

How About Engraving Glass?
While the Cricut Maker with the Engraving Tip attached can currently not engrave glass there is a way around this. You can create a stencil with your circuit machine. Then use glass etching cream to engrave this into the glass item you wish to engrave.

How To Use The Cricut Engraving Tool
Using a new tool can be a daunting process, so we are going to share with you a few simple tips for using this tool for the first time.

Firstly, you will need to ensure that the linetype for the image you wish to use is set to engrave. This means your Cricut maker will know that you wish to engrave rather than cutting through the material.

It works the same as any other tool, that you choose your design, choose your linetype and go! But with this tool, we will always recommend that you have a practice run on a piece of scrap. It can take time to perfect the use of this tool and we would hate for you to ruin the main piece.

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