I have watched a lot of videos for cricut crafting and I have to say this is the first one of your that I have watched. I am very impressed and I am not easily impressed. You did not rush the explanations and you took your time. I personally really like and appreciate that. Thank you for the information and I will be following and watching for more videos in the future. Great job!!
Hi Corrine! Thanks for this video! I’ve wasted 3 acrylic blanks trying to get my design in the middle of my blank. Cricut says I have to allow for the 3-5mm gap. I have no idea how to compensate for that! Can you help?
Use the center of your mat to center both the blank and the design. The only gap is along the edges of the mat that is why I always recommend using the center of the mat as your center point when creating anything you need to line up
@@CorinneBlackstone You are a star! I did it and it’s perfect!! Thanks so much!! How do I get an account with you? I don’t see a place on your website to do that! 💜
@@alicebair1811 if you go to corinneblackstone.com and click on resources and then there’s a section that says learn more it will prompt you to sign up
Only with a third party tool. You can get it from Amazon . Be careful because it can void your warranty if it damages your machine. I’ve never heard of it doing any damage but keep that in mind.
I am getting so many scratches on my finished product 😞Is there any way to minimize the scratches from the debris? It doesn't look horrible, but definitely noticeable. Also how would you recommend cleaning the acrylic?
I was able to use your fill in svg. About 2/3 of the way through my project my iPad had a communication error! I guess I should my lap with a usb connection instead!
@@CorinneBlackstone I forgot to tell you that my machine was flashing red too!! When I took off the engraving tool it was covered with plastic bits. Perhaps to much?
@@alicebair1811 oh yes that could be the issue. Simple fix…. Get some canned air and every once in awhile during the engraving blow it on the machine to clear the tip
Hi Corinne you are Super! Sorry but Is It possible with your line file that ad half work Is stopped ? The programm disapears... Is It too heavy file??? What do you suggest ???
Good information in your video, giving me a better understanding of the Fill Engrave process. Is there any way to change the line spacing on the fill line file? I would prefer that the lines be spaced closer together. Thank you for any advice you can provide.
Hi Corrine thanks for the video I’m new to cricut and I don’t know what SVG means does that mean I can only use those photos because what if I have a picture of me I want to engrave do I have to turn my personal picture into a SVG?
SVG is scalable vector graphic. The best way to describe it is a JPG or PNG is made of square pixels meaning the larger you make it the more blunt the lines will be leading to a less smooth graphic. SVG is made of nodes allowing for it to be made huge without losing the quality of the image. If you want to engrave a photo you would need to convert the image into a black and white line images like I show in my JPG to SVG video. The cricut cannot engrave to make items lighter and darker like you see with laser engraving
Where can we find the LED Bases that hold the 2mm acrylics tight like they do the 4mm? As you mentioned our Cricut's can't engrave over the 2mm and I can't find bases for them. The 2mm acrylic pieces are loose in the 4mm bases and don't stand straight. :(
Does it make a difference if you rotate the line file before slicing? Is it best to do it at an angle? Thank you for this video! It’s been a great help.
There is no solid fill available for the Cricut machines unless you do print The machines are not set up that way. You will always see some of the lines
Hello Corinne my name is Yvonne and I can't seem to get the pattern fill to work for me. I'm following your steps and I get to the slice part and when I clink on engrave it goes back to just a line form. Can you plaese help me?
Clear your cache for design space, also try having it set to engrave and then slicing it not slice then engrave. It’s likely a glitch in design space so there’s not much I can do to help except those couple things to try
It will always show as an edge document as an SVG unless you choose a different default program for SVGs. Design space has been having a lot of problems with uploads lately. I couldn’t get something to upload yesterday but it uploaded just fine today. Welcome to the terrible program that design space is. You can try uninstalling and reinstalling to program or wait a bit and try again
@@CorinneBlackstone i figured out o was going under upload fill lines. Worked fine when I went back on the video and did imagine BUT when I slice my image, the results are terrible. There are tons of lines going through my design empty space, just doesn't look good at all. :(
Either type the poem or enter the design of the poem in design slave then you can either slice it out of the lines or you can just change the operation to engrave
My cricut will not let me select "Acrylic" because I have the wrong tip inserted. I have tried to back out and calibrate the right tip and it won't let me. I am SO annoyed. Ugh.
@Corinne Blackstone Thank you Corinne for the reply. Being brand new I had NO idea U had to change from cut to engrave on the tool bar with the image selected before you click the make button. Side note that's sort of off topic. Because of the video you made about oversized projects (Grinch & Olaf) I now have an almost 6 foot Grinch as my Christmas yard decoration this year. Thank you so much. ❤️
@@Smo0chiePo0ch I’m so glad you got it all worked out! And yay!!!! I would love to see those decorations! If you’re not in the Facebook group join! It’s a fun place to post your questions and projects! HTTPS://www.Facebook.com/groups/corinneblackstone
Great tutorial. I was just wondering, since there is a protective coating at the back, have you tried putting a center mark in the coating and then line it up with the center mark of your board?
When I engrave on acrylic, I get a second engraving shadowing the words I want engraved. It messes up the acrylic and is very noticeable. Do you or any of your followers know why? I use the 'lines' file you provide for us.
Awesome!, I can’t wait to make my own. Corinne, you do such an awesome! I love watching your tutorials. Thank you for sharing.❤
I have watched a lot of videos for cricut crafting and I have to say this is the first one of your that I have watched. I am very impressed and I am not easily impressed. You did not rush the explanations and you took your time. I personally really like and appreciate that. Thank you for the information and I will be following and watching for more videos in the future. Great job!!
Thank you so much for this sweet message! I am so glad you enjoyed the video!
Great video. Made my first night light using your tutorial. Wish I could add a pic, it looks fantastic. Thanks Corinne.
Love your tutorials.
Thank you! So this is basically the same trick for the pen and drawing if you want to fill anything in that way. Love it super easy! Best explanation.
Yes! :)
hi corinne I love your tutorial , I never use this fill pattern engraving before , I would like to try the free pattern thank you .
Thanks for everything. You are awesome.
I use a lint brush to get the etchings off, it works really well. Can't wait to try the fill svg. Thank you!
Oooo good tip! I’m gonna try that!
As always.... great tutorial !!! Learned something new!!
Hi Corrine! Thanks for this video! I’ve wasted 3 acrylic blanks trying to get my design in the middle of my blank. Cricut says I have to allow for the 3-5mm gap. I have no idea how to compensate for that! Can you help?
Use the center of your mat to center both the blank and the design. The only gap is along the edges of the mat that is why I always recommend using the center of the mat as your center point when creating anything you need to line up
@@CorinneBlackstone You are a star! I did it and it’s perfect!! Thanks so much!! How do I get an account with you? I don’t see a place on your website to do that! 💜
@@alicebair1811 if you go to corinneblackstone.com and click on resources and then there’s a section that says learn more it will prompt you to sign up
@@CorinneBlackstone Thanks much!!!
This was so informative!
After I sliced my design, and I use one of the sliced, and choose engrave it just shows again as an outline?
Try using the beta version of design space. It’s been really weird with slicing lately
@@CorinneBlackstone I have the latest update and not sure what the Beta version is?
Can this be done with air explorer 2
Yes it can
Only with a third party tool. You can get it from Amazon . Be careful because it can void your warranty if it damages your machine. I’ve never heard of it doing any damage but keep that in mind.
I have a video all about this. I have done it hundreds of times with zero damage to my machines.
ruclips.net/video/AS9_HF8j-SY/видео.html
@@dfpotter1 thank you!
Great video!
Is there a way for me to take a photo of my granddaughter and have it engrave on a disc?
How did you fill the engraving in i have the explore air 2 bought the engraving tool from Amazon
It’s all in the video
I am getting so many scratches on my finished product 😞Is there any way to minimize the scratches from the debris? It doesn't look horrible, but definitely noticeable. Also how would you recommend cleaning the acrylic?
Microfiber cloth for cleaning. Pause the engraving clean the tool and then continue engraving to help minimize scratching
Great video. Can’t wait to try it. Do you have the code for the merry Christmas svg in design space.
No I’m sorry I don’t know what it was
i was wondering if you engrave an acrylic can foil be added to add color to it
The foil won’t stay stuck sadly
That is so neat
Awesome, I love it! Thank you!
Hi do you have an link for the acrylic blank ( saw shaped one ) …I can’t find that specific one on the link you provided or on the website
That shape is no longer sold I’ll see if I can find a similar one
I was able to use your fill in svg. About 2/3 of the way through my project my iPad had a communication error! I guess I should my lap with a usb connection instead!
I will say highly recommend wired connection for these type of things. It’s just a long cut so much could go wrong
@@CorinneBlackstone I forgot to tell you that my machine was flashing red too!! When I took off the engraving tool it was covered with plastic bits. Perhaps to much?
@@alicebair1811 oh yes that could be the issue. Simple fix…. Get some canned air and every once in awhile during the engraving blow it on the machine to clear the tip
Hi Corinne you are Super!
Sorry but Is It possible with your line file that ad half work Is stopped ? The programm disapears... Is It too heavy file??? What do you suggest ???
Its not really a big file but it is a lot of lines so make sure your computer isn’t going to sleep while it’s working on your design
hi, i tried this with letters and it didn't work, any tips?
Love it!😍Cheers☕ from Ontario Canada👍👍
Is there any special svg to look for that is better for engraving?
Not really
Did you use the cricut to cut the acrylic?
No. The cricut cannot cut acrylic sheets. This is from 143vinyl.con/partner=196113
i have a cricket air 2 dose the engraving tool also work for that one ? i want to be sure before i buy the tool. great video !
You need the aftermarket tool linked in the video description. Here is the link amzn.to/38YUgQr
First off love your hoodie second THIS looks so easy I need a cricket love all ur vids
Good information in your video, giving me a better understanding of the Fill Engrave process.
Is there any way to change the line spacing on the fill line file? I would prefer that the lines be spaced closer together. Thank you for any advice you can provide.
Just add a second line file to slice a second time
How due you fill in the text to engrave
Thank you I was wondering how to fill text to engrave .
Same
Can you do this using Cricut air 2
Yes you can but you need an outside tool. I have a couple videos about engraving with the explore
Sooty but what’s an outside tool
@@jeanclarke1224 this is the tool I use amzn.to/3nQ5sHm
Great video!
You are the BEST person I have found to watch for cricut stuff and I have watched A LOT! Have you done this with an image/photo of a person?
Not yet. :) but it could be done
Great!!! Thank you 😘😘
Hi Corrine thanks for the video I’m new to cricut and I don’t know what SVG means does that mean I can only use those photos because what if I have a picture of me I want to engrave do I have to turn my personal picture into a SVG?
SVG is scalable vector graphic. The best way to describe it is a JPG or PNG is made of square pixels meaning the larger you make it the more blunt the lines will be leading to a less smooth graphic. SVG is made of nodes allowing for it to be made huge without losing the quality of the image. If you want to engrave a photo you would need to convert the image into a black and white line images like I show in my JPG to SVG video. The cricut cannot engrave to make items lighter and darker like you see with laser engraving
I'd keep the blank for sizing as a template for placement on the mat. Once both images are placed and placed on the mat, I'd hide the blank.
I have a video that shows that technique as well
how do you make the lines graph?
It’s a free SVG on my website
Hello,
Thanks for your video. Can we also cut 3mm thick plexiglass / acrylic? I live in France and I can't find 2mm. Thank you for your reply
3mm is going to probably not fit under your rollers. You can try it though but it just might be too thick
Hello Corinne! did you try to mirror it? i thinks the looks is much cleaner on the other side of the acrylic. :)
You can mirror it if you prefer it that way.it works either way
So in order to get the SVG I have to join your group. I don't think so.
You don’t have to join a group just register with my website. You don’t even have to sign up for my email. It’s your choice though.
Where can we find the LED Bases that hold the 2mm acrylics tight like they do the 4mm? As you mentioned our Cricut's can't engrave over the 2mm and I can't find bases for them. The 2mm acrylic pieces are loose in the 4mm bases and don't stand straight. :(
Just use a small piece of clear tape or vinyl to make a spacer
Does it make a difference if you rotate the line file before slicing? Is it best to do it at an angle? Thank you for this video! It’s been a great help.
Its kind of personal preference. I usually will slice it both ways and see which I like better
Can you get the acrylics from Lowes or Home Depot
Not this style. And I've never checked how thin theirs are it needs to be 2mm or thinner
@@CorinneBlackstone thanks I’m going to try Amazon...see how fast they will get here?
What blade do I need to do this? I have the cricut air
You this one amzn.to/2H30EfR
You have to find an engraving blade for your air, probably on Amazon.
@@Bassman46 yes I linked the tool that is needed.
Corinne, I was trying to answer Angies question above, I have the maker that I use for engraving. Great video.
@@Bassman46 yes I was just telling you that I answered her with the link to the exact tool needed above.
How come I can see the line fill even after rotating it , it looks very messy or textured. Any tip to get rid of the lines showing?
There is no solid fill available for the Cricut machines unless you do print The machines are not set up that way. You will always see some of the lines
Where did you purchase the acrylic blade from blade ?
Amazon amzn.to/2JI34Bs
Very cool!!!$
where do you find the square with the lines?
Its my SVG its free at corinneblackstone.com
Great video, thank you.
Hey, how long did it take to do this? Thanks
I believed a little over an hour
Hello Corinne my name is Yvonne and I can't seem to get the pattern fill to work for me. I'm following your steps and I get to the slice part and when I clink on engrave it goes back to just a line form. Can you plaese help me?
Clear your cache for design space, also try having it set to engrave and then slicing it not slice then engrave. It’s likely a glitch in design space so there’s not much I can do to help except those couple things to try
Will washing/rinsing help take the specks off ( without rubbing?) love this 🥰
You'll need to be very careful washing these. Acrylic scratches pretty easy so any scrubbing can scratch the surface
try using the tape you used to hold the acrylic in place, gently lift the pieces with tape.
@@joancook8454 I also used a lint roller
It will not allow me to slice my images. Do you know why this might be?
likely you have more than two items selected. make sure your image is welded
I am not able to see the "Lines" you talk about in the video. I do see one for Text. Is that the same thing?
Same thing
HELP!!! I can't upload the fill pattern to cricut. It says its unsupported. It shows as a microsoft edge HTML after unzipping.
It will always show as an edge document as an SVG unless you choose a different default program for SVGs. Design space has been having a lot of problems with uploads lately. I couldn’t get something to upload yesterday but it uploaded just fine today. Welcome to the terrible program that design space is. You can try uninstalling and reinstalling to program or wait a bit and try again
@@CorinneBlackstone i figured out o was going under upload fill lines. Worked fine when I went back on the video and did imagine BUT when I slice my image, the results are terrible. There are tons of lines going through my design empty space, just doesn't look good at all. :(
@@ars4302 you can double up the lines. For some designs you might have to especially if you made the original file too big when you sliced it
@@CorinneBlackstone thank you so much! I appreciate the advice!!! I want to be you when I grow up, but I've got a ways to go!!
Hi Corrine I was watching your video engraving on acrylic loved it. Can I engrave a poem I have? If so How?
Either type the poem or enter the design of the poem in design slave then you can either slice it out of the lines or you can just change the operation to engrave
My cricut will not let me select "Acrylic" because I have the wrong tip inserted. I have tried to back out and calibrate the right tip and it won't let me. I am SO annoyed. Ugh.
I have to ask are you using the maker and making sure operation is set to engrave and then using the correct tip?
@Corinne Blackstone Thank you Corinne for the reply. Being brand new I had NO idea U had to change from cut to engrave on the tool bar with the image selected before you click the make button.
Side note that's sort of off topic. Because of the video you made about oversized projects (Grinch & Olaf) I now have an almost 6 foot Grinch as my Christmas yard decoration this year. Thank you so much. ❤️
@@Smo0chiePo0ch I’m so glad you got it all worked out! And yay!!!! I would love to see those decorations! If you’re not in the Facebook group join! It’s a fun place to post your questions and projects! HTTPS://www.Facebook.com/groups/corinneblackstone
Great tutorial. I was just wondering, since there is a protective coating at the back, have you tried putting a center mark in the coating and then line it up with the center mark of your board?
I tried that once it didn’t make it a ton easier for me to line it up. But it may help others
💕
This is a great video. Can you show what an acrylic piece looks like being engraved on an Explore. A video using the Explore would be great.
I have a video here! ruclips.net/video/AS9_HF8j-SY/видео.html
@@CorinneBlackstone Thank you
May I ask the direct link for the free SVGs? Thank you! Great outcome btw! 🧡
corinneblackstone.com
When I engrave on acrylic, I get a second engraving shadowing the words I want engraved. It messes up the acrylic and is very noticeable. Do you or any of your followers know why? I use the 'lines' file you provide for us.
My best guess is that your acrylic is shifting on the mat
How come yours are spotless...not a finger print in sight lol. What are peoples tips to clean/polish them?
microfiber cloth and windex! :)