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.
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. 💖
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.
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!
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. 🤪
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!
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.
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
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?
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.
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.
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?
@@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. th-cam.com/video/Bi8DhrmgVcw/w-d-xo.html
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.
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.
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: th-cam.com/video/CQBpVo86pWI/w-d-xo.html
@@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!
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.
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?
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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.
Thank you very much for the step by step instructions and the tissue paper hack to align them correctly. Your bracelets look amazing!!
💖💞😍💖💞😍💖💞😍💖
Thank you so much!
Dreaming of a Cricut one day so enjoy watching the tutorials.
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. 💖
Finally, a project I haven't seen before! How cool! I love these!
Glad you like them!
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.
Good tip!
@@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
I make these for holiday gifts. 😋 Love to bake.
You are my go to search for everything cricut!!
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 ☺️
Glad it was helpful!
What a great video! I had no idea you could do this with a cricut maker, and can’t wait to try!
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!
Good to know!
Best video ever!!! i used your exact measurements and sizes and it turned out perfect without using the tissue paper!!! LOVE this video!!!!!
Yay! So happy to hear that!
I am so excited to try these! I was stamping them! Just ordered my engraving tool!
Yay!
Thanks, Angie. This was a great tutorial. Can't wait to attempt.
You can do it!
Thank you, Angie, for helping me.
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!
Glad it was helpful!
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. 🤪
Glad it was helpful!
I LOVE this Angie!!! Thanks so much for doing this. Can't wait to try it
Hope you like it!
Can't wait to try these!! Thanks Angie!
Love the video! As always, you create the most beautiful things. I'm anxious to try this!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much 😊
If you are using an Ipad you can use snap mat to place your items. It’s so easy.
Yes you can. IF you have an iPad though.
I have a bunch of those blanks from when I did jewelry stamping
Thank you!
Great job
Thank you for your wonderful tutorials Angie 😊
Thank you, Your videos are wonderful & you explain everything wonderfully!
So nice of you!
Great tutorial. Looks like a fun project!
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!
Glad I could help
what a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
You bet!
As always. AMAZING!!!!!
Wow.. Absolutely love this. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching!
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.
You are so welcome!
I have the maker not long mind you! But didn’t know it could do this.
Awesome video can’t wait to try
Have fun!
Thank you for the tutorial! I'm going to try this with dog tags hopefully it works out! Seems like its the same concept
Definitely the same!
Love your instructions. Seems a little too advanced for me though.
You can do it!
Another awesome tutorial-thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Awesome idea!!!
Great tutorial!
Glad you 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
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!
I need one, too!!!!!
I need one these
Very awesome!
Thanks!
Great video!
Thanks for the visit!
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?
I would think so!
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?
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.
Iam Amazed although I will probally never do this
Engrave the other side of the one that engraved to high
OH that would have been a good idea!!
Have you ever used your cricut to engrave charms?
Try this: th-cam.com/video/xcLjvxsfzhk/w-d-xo.html
Can I use my cricut air 2 ?? My kids would love them and maybe some dog tags
You can. Try this: th-cam.com/video/7Lez_Dcke7k/w-d-xo.html
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.
You have to have engraving lines and NO cut lines in order to pick that material.
@@AngieHolden Thanks so much. removed the extra lines and the choices for cutting became available. Worked like a charm.
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.
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?
@@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.
th-cam.com/video/Bi8DhrmgVcw/w-d-xo.html
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.
Does the black water based enamel wash out?
Should be permanent after drying.
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.
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: th-cam.com/video/CQBpVo86pWI/w-d-xo.html
@@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!
I have a crust explore air two I have the engraving tool can I die this with mine great video
Yes you can make this!
Have you ever printed on washers? For a washer bracelet?
Oh I haven't! Not sure if they are hardened? It may not work?
Can you use the engraving tip with the Circuit joy?
No you cannot.
What else can I use to color the engraving on the bracelet? I have acrylic paints and alcohol markers 🤷🏻♀️
Try this: How to Get Color Engraving with a Cricut Machine
th-cam.com/video/s90YPyG7Q28/w-d-xo.html
@@AngieHolden ok thanks. My closest would probably be sharpies
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.
You can't save the placement. You will need to move it each time.
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.
You are probably on mobile or tablet. I am using it on a computer here.
Can you use the housing for the scoring wheel with the engraving and embossing tip?
Yes!
When you say 3/8, 1/4 … is the thickness of the aluminum?
Sorry. It is the width of the blank.
I got 3/8 (0.375) bracelets but the cricut app won't let me go smaller then 0.417
I just did it without issue on my computer? Not sure what error it is giving you?
Excellent video! When engraving the bracelets, what kind of material did you put in?
I linked to the bracelet kit that contains the blanks.
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?
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.
@@AngieHolden perfect, thanks! I was just curious if the placement was for a specific reason or just preference. :) Love the bracelets.
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
Correct! You can buy the blanks separately at any time.
Hello I am a beginner what all can I do with the cricut explorer air 2 ? Do you have any video available
If you are looking for engraving, try this: th-cam.com/video/7Lez_Dcke7k/w-d-xo.html
I have a question when I engrave my maker just outlines the letters as if to vinyl ? Am I just useing the wrong font. ?
Correct. You need a writing or single line font.
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!
The website I link to for these bracelets has both of those. Click on the link then search bracelet at the top.
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?
You would just size the design to work on the blank.
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?
You can do it either way. I like the center.
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?
You definitely can! I would draw the dimensions of the blank and make the text fit to it.
How does your Cricut know the size of your object to engrave?
It doesn't. You will need to measure it and make the text the right size then use the information here for locating.
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
There is not a Cricut blade that will do this in the Explore.
@@AngieHolden thank you . I was just making sure .
Thanks for video.You take same color for Metall .whats name from this color.Can you write also link from that?
Sorry not sure what color you are referencing?
@@AngieHolden They put black paint on the metal, that's what I mean.In small bag.
I mean you put on the Metal,
Oh yes you can use paint for that portion. I like the marker better but paint works!
@@AngieHolden thanks.you make really good video thank.is your Website from shopify?
Looks great! 🥲but I don't have a maker! I have Joy & Explore Air 2.
hello does it also work on stainless steel?thank you
I don't know that I have ever tried stainless so I am not sure.
Grazie ❤
can i use my cricut explore air 2 to do this
Yes. Try this: th-cam.com/video/IDYTjzUy120/w-d-xo.html
Can you engrave with circuit air 2
Try this: th-cam.com/video/7Lez_Dcke7k/w-d-xo.html
Hi. Can you do this with a Cricut Joy? THanks.
No you cannot.
@@AngieHolden Right. I saw where you said Cricut air. Thanks!
Where do you get blanks from.
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.
Would rhis work on silver
I have not tried it so I am not sure!
Can you do it with the maker
Yes. Maker or Maker 3.
@@AngieHolden that is so cool
Hi can you engrave on maker 3
Yes. Just follow the same instructions.
Can I do it on a Cricut 2
The Explore series will not do this as stated in the video.
Where can I get the font you used to engrave?
It is a Cricut font.
@@AngieHolden thank you!
The “e’ is not capitalized
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.
@@AngieHolden I agree it’s the font, but you said you like the font because it’s all capitalized lol
Okay. I like the font because it is all one size then.
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.
Thanks Steve!
This video really shows how horribly bad Cricut Maker is when it comes to positioning things
Why. Does. She. Talk. Like. This.
Not sure what this comment is supposed to mean but feel free to not watch.
@@AngieHolden Some people’s children… You handled that rudeness with grace, Angie. 👍🏼 ❤️