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MAKE AN ENGRAVED METAL BRACELET

Use the Cricut Maker Engraving Tool to expand the list of materials you can work with—metal, leather, acetate, and more!
Keyword: Engraving Tool, Metal Bracelet
Author: Cori George

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Instructions

  • Create Your Image in Design Space
    Head over to Design Space, where the file already set up for you! You can, of course, make the bracelet say anything you'd like. Make sure to hit "attach" if you make any changes, so that all of your words stay together.
    In the Prepare Screen, move your image so that it will be centered on your blank. For this bracelet, centering it on the 1" line vertically and the 4" line horizontally gives the best chance at getting the blank in the right place (you could also use SnapMat for this if you use Design Space on your iPhone--Desktop is preferred, so this was the method used for this project.)
  • Prepare Your Blank
    Place your blank on your mat in the same place as your image in Design Space. I've done this a few times now, and I know my Cricut cuts a little higher on the mat than it looks in the preview screen. So I placed my blank slightly higher on the mat, vs. centered right on that 1" line. You may need to experiment a bit. You can always have it draw your image on paper "bracelet" first so you can see if it's centered or not.
    Then tape down the edges of the blank to help secure it to the mat.
    Place your mat in your machine and select Aluminum as your material. Insert the Engraving Tool into your machine and press the blinking C to cut!
  • Clean Up Your Bracelet
    Once your bracelet is done, handle it carefully—sometimes it can be hot to the touch where it engraved, or sharp where small metal fragments have come loose. Use a lint roller or a cloth to remove any tiny bits of metal that may have come up in the engraving process.
  • Darken Your Engraving
    For engraved metal projects, Both plain black craft paint and the ImpressArt antique stamp enamel marker have been used to help make the engraving stand out more. Just rub a bit of paint or ink across your impression and then wipe off the excess—this creates a darker look to the actual engraving.
  • Shape Your Bracelet
    Use the ImpressArt bracelet bending tool to shape your bracelet, and you're done!