Instructions

STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE

Download the SVG Cut file for the Angel Engraving from my FREE Resource Library. Click here to get access to the library.

Note: I have created two designs for you to use. This tutorial will feature the Angel Engraving. However, I have a Santa Engraving in my Resource Library for you to enjoy!

STEP 2 - UPLOAD THE SVG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE

If you aren't familiar with uploading SVG files into Design Space, take a look at my quick and easy tutorial here. Using your smartphone? Click here for my step-by-step guide on uploading SVG files with the Cricut App.

STEP 3 - ADJUST THE SIZE OF THE DESIGN TO FIT YOUR ACRYLIC BLANK

Depending on what size your acrylic blank is, you will want to adjust the sizing accordingly. To do this, head up to the tool bar and adjust the width. This will change the height as well because the image is locked.

STEP 4 - CONVERT THE IMAGE INTO AN ENGRAVING DESIGN

To convert the image into an engraving, head up to the LINETYPE menu.

Select ENGRAVE from the drop down menu.

Click the GREEN Make It Button.

STEP 5 - PREP YOUR MATS AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS

In order to guarantee your design is centered on your acrylic blank, you will want to move the design to the center of the mat.

The center is the crossing point between the "X" and "Y" axis of the mat at the 6 inch mark.

Center your design at that mark.

Click CONTINUE.

Your material selection will depend on how thick your acrylic is. For this tutorial, I am using Acrylic Blank Thick (2 mm).

I prefer to change my pressure setting to MORE. I think it creates a deeper engraving. However, this is totally up to you!

Remove the protective film from one side of your acrylic blank.

Place your acrylic base onto your mat, centering it.

Add painters tape to the edges of your acrylic, making sure not to cover any area of your base that will be engraved.

STEP 6 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND ENGRAVING THE IMAGE

Once you have your acrylic ready to go, make sure to move your star wheels out of the way. This will prevent any unwanted grooving in your acrylic.

Now, load the cutting mat into the machine by pressing the flashing ARROW button.

You will know the machine is ready to cut your material when you see the flashing "C" button. Press that to start the engraving.

The engraving will take about an hour to complete.

Once your Cricut has finished engraving, you can unload the mat.

Remove the painters tape from the edges of your acrylic.

Slowly peel your mat away from your acrylic.

STEP 7 - CLEAN YOUR ACRYLIC AND PLACE INTO YOUR LED BASE

Now, I am sure there is a better, "more professional" way to do this cleaning but I have found that good old glass cleaner works to remove any smudges or acrylic particles from your design.

If you are using the LED base that I have listed for this tutorial, flip it over and add batteries. The base does come wtih a USB cord if you don't want to use batteries. However, this will probably limit where you can place the engraving.

Insert your acrylic into the base and turn it on.

You are all done! How awesome is this?