Cricut Metal Engraving: Make Bracelets with Your Cricut Maker
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
I get all sorts of questions about Cricut metal engraving. So I thought we would make some bracelets today with the Cricut Maker. This project is actually really easy and it is a great way to make personalized gifts for everyone on your list. Make your own bandle bracelets with any phrase or font that you would like. I am even offering up tips and tricks for locating your etching on the Cricut Maker mat so you don't waste as many blanks.
Supplies needed: (affiliate links)
Cricut Maker or Cricut Maker 3 www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Engraving Tip www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
QuickSwap Housing shrsl.com/2zbd9
Impress Art Essential Bracelet Kit shrsl.com/32k60
Extra Blanks shrsl.com/32k61
Stamp Enamel Pen shrsl.com/a8yo-2a0r-jvms9b_1-1
Cricut pen www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Strong Grip Mat www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Light Grip Mat www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Tissue paper
Painter's Tape
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0:00 Introduction
0:55 Supplies needed
1:50 Contents of bracelet kit
2:29 Designing your engraving
8:52 Testing your location
10:41 Locating your engraving
12:02 Engraving bracelets
15:12 Adding enamel
16:33 Forming bracelet
18:01 Which Cricut machines
18:57 Wrap up
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Love that you gave us a way to test the positioning. Never seen that before and it's going to make me brave enough to actually try it, instead of keep watching videos about it. Thank you.
Finally, a project I haven't seen before! How cool! I love these!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
Thank you for your wonderful tutorials Angie 😊
What a great video! I had no idea you could do this with a cricut maker, and can’t wait to try!
Can't wait to try these!! Thanks Angie!
I LOVE this Angie!!! Thanks so much for doing this. Can't wait to try it
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you like it!
Great tutorial. Looks like a fun project!
I am so excited to try these! I was stamping them! Just ordered my engraving tool!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Yay!
You are my go to search for everything cricut!!
Thanks, Angie. This was a great tutorial. Can't wait to attempt.
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
Thank you very much for the step by step instructions and the tissue paper hack to align them correctly. Your bracelets look amazing!! 💖💞😍💖💞😍💖💞😍💖
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Dreaming of a Cricut one day so enjoy watching the tutorials.
@iamtreasured
2 жыл бұрын
I so understand your comment. I finally pulled the trigger last November when Walmart had the sale on the Cricket Explore Air . I had to get out of my own head about the cost due to I am extremely Frugal lol. Didn't matter to me that it was the version of the Explorer Air being as though I just wanted to see how things will go , will upgrade later. So if given a chance when the good sales start this fall / winter just go on and purchase one and don't think about the cost. Have fun with it and don't worry about making mistakes. 💖
Thank you, Angie, for helping me.
Best video ever!!! i used your exact measurements and sizes and it turned out perfect without using the tissue paper!!! LOVE this video!!!!!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Yay! So happy to hear that!
Thank you, Your videos are wonderful & you explain everything wonderfully!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you!
I make these for holiday gifts. 😋 Love to bake.
what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
You bet!
Love the video! As always, you create the most beautiful things. I'm anxious to try this!! Thanks for sharing!
@AngieHolden
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
As always. AMAZING!!!!!
Wow.. Absolutely love this. Thank you for the video.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Another awesome tutorial-thank you!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
I have the Brother Scan n Cut and Cricut maker. The Scan n cut has many optional tips like the engraver also and I find it a far superior machine. I loved the video. Thanks!
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
I had a general idea of how to do this.. but had no clue about the stamp enamel and the tissue paper hack is priceless.. Thank you ☺️
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome idea!!!
Awesome video can’t wait to try
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
Also something I do is use an old mat and I just engrave my letters on the mat the go behind that and place my blank directly over the letter that we’re engraved to my mat. It works perfect and it super easy.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@marlarutherford2634
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden u are awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️it worked so good thank you so much. I’ve ruined several blanks until u schooled me on this !! Than u so much
Great job
Great tutorial!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
A million thanks for this video. I've been wanting to try this but hadn't gotten up the courage. I've never done the tissue paper I just take copy paper and put it where I feel set the project to print or cut. Same concept pretty much. Might have to try the tissue paper so I can see the grid easier. I've been trying to decide between stamping engraving and the maker. I already own the maker so I'm gonna try this. 🤪
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Very awesome!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I have only engraved the acrylic stuff and it was a nightmare to get it in the right spot! Thanks Angie for sharing your knowledge!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Great video!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit!
Thank you!
I need one, too!!!!!
Thanks Angie. I do have the engraving tool. I actually purchased all tips when purchased maker 3 when it became available. I was curious how engraver works. The bracelets look good. The metal seemed a little flimsy. Your tutorials are very helpful.
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
I have a bunch of those blanks from when I did jewelry stamping
I have the maker not long mind you! But didn’t know it could do this.
I need one these
Wish I had found this earlier today before I tried my first engraving , my machine was off so my engraved words were a bit off center on my blank. Will redo the project using the tissue paper hack, thanks for sharing!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
If you are using an Ipad you can use snap mat to place your items. It’s so easy.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. IF you have an iPad though.
Thank you for the tutorial! I'm going to try this with dog tags hopefully it works out! Seems like its the same concept
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely the same!
Great tutorial Angie and thank you! I was curious about the pressure (maybe it doesn’t apply with this type of metal), but did you wish you had applied extra strike overs on the font?
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
I liked it like this but you can put two over each other so it goes over twice. I have used that on other projects.
Love your instructions. Seems a little too advanced for me though.
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
That is awesome It gives me an idea for my 10yrs old granddaughter. What about doing both sides do I do it the same way?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
I would think so!
Have you ever just made a jig so to speak by cutting the rectangles out of paper and then you can remove the inside of those rectangles and place the metal bracelets in the cut out area to know placement is perfect? Seems maybe a bit simpler but i get you are seeing if engraving will be in right place on bracet but i would like to try that method
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
YES! You can do that. I make VERY few of these so no need for me to do it but if you are making a bunch I would recommend that!
Excellent video! When engraving the bracelets, what kind of material did you put in?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
I linked to the bracelet kit that contains the blanks.
I'm am obsessed with this! I'm wondering if you need the strong grip mat? I have just got my machine and it came with a light grip mat, but I wondered if I could get away with it if I tape the blanks down.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
I came up with a new hack with strong grip transfer tape in another video. That one MIGHT work with the light grip mat. You can see it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYV20rioaJnWh6w.html
@cannycrafter1405
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden Thank you so much! I've put a strong grip mat on my Christmas list, but I will give this a go in the meantime. I can't wait to get playing!
Iam Amazed although I will probally never do this
I have a crust explore air two I have the engraving tool can I die this with mine great video
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can make this!
Can you use the housing for the scoring wheel with the engraving and embossing tip?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
Great video. just started on the engaving adventure. My Maker refuses to let me pick the stainless steel material. Is there a workaround? Thanks for your input.
@AngieHolden
Жыл бұрын
You have to have engraving lines and NO cut lines in order to pick that material.
@selinakidney5864
Жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden Thanks so much. removed the extra lines and the choices for cutting became available. Worked like a charm.
Can I use my cricut air 2 ?? My kids would love them and maybe some dog tags
@AngieHolden
Жыл бұрын
You can. Try this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYCZ3MF9k87LZ84.html
How can you do the engraving on other blanks? does Cricut have different settings for that or do you just use a size type that fits the project?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
You would just size the design to work on the blank.
Have you ever printed on washers? For a washer bracelet?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I haven't! Not sure if they are hardened? It may not work?
Can you use the engraving tip with the Circuit joy?
@AngieHolden
Жыл бұрын
No you cannot.
I looked at the blank website and a whole bunch, some are the washer type necklaces which are curved so do you curve the text in Design Space?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
You definitely can! I would draw the dimensions of the blank and make the text fit to it.
Hello I am a beginner what all can I do with the cricut explorer air 2 ? Do you have any video available
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
If you are looking for engraving, try this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYCZ3MF9k87LZ84.html
Just of of curiosity, would it maybe have been easier to set the bracelet on the top of the line so you have a straight edge to line it up with? (for the horizontal) Or was there a reason that you tried to center the horizontal line in the middle of the bracelet?
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
Either way! I find it easier for me to line it up on the center on my computer screen. But yes you can do it that way but you will need the engraving ABOVE the line on the screen and not on the line.
@LASim52513
3 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden perfect, thanks! I was just curious if the placement was for a specific reason or just preference. :) Love the bracelets.
A question could you do this with a regular circuit explorer. Someone told me you could. But I didn't think it has that in it
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
There is not a Cricut blade that will do this in the Explore.
@riverajose13
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden thank you . I was just making sure .
Does the black water based enamel wash out?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Should be permanent after drying.
What else can I use to color the engraving on the bracelet? I have acrylic paints and alcohol markers 🤷🏻♀️
@AngieHolden
Жыл бұрын
Try this: How to Get Color Engraving with a Cricut Machine kzread.info/dash/bejne/pW1ku7Kyd5q3Yps.html
@lolak83
Жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden ok thanks. My closest would probably be sharpies
When you say 3/8, 1/4 … is the thickness of the aluminum?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry. It is the width of the blank.
Hi there. I need Gold and Rose Gold colors of this blank bungle. I checked everywhere, but could not find it. Please help me about it. Where can I find 'blank aluminum bracelet'? If you do not help me, nobody does, so please!
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
The website I link to for these bracelets has both of those. Click on the link then search bracelet at the top.
Hi. Can you do this with a Cricut Joy? THanks.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
No you cannot.
@HeavenLeeMadeOnEtsy
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden Right. I saw where you said Cricut air. Thanks!
Thanks for video.You take same color for Metall .whats name from this color.Can you write also link from that?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry not sure what color you are referencing?
@internettenkurs
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden They put black paint on the metal, that's what I mean.In small bag.
@internettenkurs
2 жыл бұрын
I mean you put on the Metal,
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes you can use paint for that portion. I like the marker better but paint works!
@hayko48
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden thanks.you make really good video thank.is your Website from shopify?
Engrave the other side of the one that engraved to high
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
OH that would have been a good idea!!
I have a question when I engrave my maker just outlines the letters as if to vinyl ? Am I just useing the wrong font. ?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Correct. You need a writing or single line font.
I have Cricut design space installed, but why does mine look completely different to yours? It doesn’t have the tool bars at the top or the sides.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
You are probably on mobile or tablet. I am using it on a computer here.
Have you ever used your cricut to engrave charms?
@AngieHolden
Жыл бұрын
Try this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpeAzNixo8ngmM4.html
I got 3/8 (0.375) bracelets but the cricut app won't let me go smaller then 0.417
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
I just did it without issue on my computer? Not sure what error it is giving you?
The kit you use once you have the kit can you just buy the blanks so you don’t end up with so many tools
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Correct! You can buy the blanks separately at any time.
Why aren’t you using the print cut function to do this? With it, I can engrave a .35 disc for a necklace with precision. I can engrave 12- 1” discs without issue.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
I just went in and tested it and I literally didn't know you could put an engrave on top of a print then cut! I still have questions. How do you put the stamp blank on the mat with this method?
@kellymaldia128
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden I wish I could say I am brilliant and this was my idea. Kay from CleverSomeDays developed it. There are 2 methods. This is the most recent one and answers your question. The other way is to make a permanent jig. Kay is the engraving queen! She does photos engraving as well. Kay and a few others from her Facebook group worked with programmers on multi layered photo engraving and jewelry engraving. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJ1spsqrncq8k9o.html
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Off to watch! I will say I do know of making a permanent jig. I was more thinking of people that only want to make a few for gifts here NOT those that make them regularly to sell.
can i use my cricut explore air 2 to do this
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Try this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e3iNtsyzhdyXYpM.html
I've made a few and my only problem is saving the placement. When I go to MAKE, all the wording is up at the top. Help! What am I doing wrong? I have the Cricut Maker.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
You can't save the placement. You will need to move it each time.
hello does it also work on stainless steel?thank you
@AngieHolden
Жыл бұрын
I don't know that I have ever tried stainless so I am not sure.
@eveline632
Жыл бұрын
Grazie ❤
Can you engrave with circuit air 2
@AngieHolden
7 ай бұрын
Try this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYCZ3MF9k87LZ84.html
How does your Cricut know the size of your object to engrave?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't. You will need to measure it and make the text the right size then use the information here for locating.
Hi can you engrave on maker 3
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Just follow the same instructions.
Can I do it on a Cricut 2
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
The Explore series will not do this as stated in the video.
Wouldn't it have been a little easier to align the bottom of the bracelet with the line itself instead of trying to center and making an expensive error?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
You can do it either way. I like the center.
Would rhis work on silver
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
I have not tried it so I am not sure!
Can you do it with the maker
@AngieHolden
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Maker or Maker 3.
@isaisa1968
3 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden that is so cool
Where do you get blanks from.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
There are links to all supplies in the description below the video. On computer, click show more. On mobile, click the arrow to expand the description or swipe up on the video.
Where can I get the font you used to engrave?
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
It is a Cricut font.
@imagination1986
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden thank you!
The “e’ is not capitalized
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
It is actually the font that I am using and that is the way it is intended to be. Feel free to make your version however you would like.
@SnyderTools
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden I agree it’s the font, but you said you like the font because it’s all capitalized lol
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Okay. I like the font because it is all one size then.
Looks great! 🥲but I don't have a maker! I have Joy & Explore Air 2.
There's absolutely no point whatsoever in positioning the text so carefully using the tissue paper if you are then going to once more place the bracelets by eye! That's why neither of the eventual engravings were correctly centred, but both too low.
@AngieHolden
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!
This video really shows how horribly bad Cricut Maker is when it comes to positioning things
Why. Does. She. Talk. Like. This.
@AngieHolden
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure what this comment is supposed to mean but feel free to not watch.
@JulieEbersole
2 жыл бұрын
@@AngieHolden Some people’s children… You handled that rudeness with grace, Angie. 👍🏼 ❤️