But, if you get the “ Business” version, you can then export your SVG files to import them back into Design Space. Yes, Silhouette Studio is the software used with Silhouette brand machines.

I want to subscribe and get access to the library! Add hatches with Silhouette Studio Business Edition All you have to do is subscribe to my newsletter to access it. This file is available in the NeliDesign library. You will then see how I use it to enhance the engraving. In the video, I will show you how to import a hatch file that I made especially for this project. This tutorial will show you two ways to enhance the engraving effect. The engraving can be enhanced by adding hatches (very close lines) inside the text and/or drawings. The downside is that you have to add thickness at the bottom of the design to prevent it from moving in the base. The advantage of this plastic is that it can be cut with the knife blade of the Maker. How to engrave a custom LED light with the Cricut MakerĪs acrylics for LED lamps are hard to find in Canada, I used craft plastic 0.020 “ (500 micron) to do my projects. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This post contains links to affiliate products for your convenience and at no additional cost to you. It’s a bit of a mix of techniques that I gathered and put together to make a complete project. What I’m going to show you in this tutorial is not taken directly from their group (I would never dare to literally copy their stuff anyway!!).

Not to mention all their inspiring projects!!! 😍 The people in this group are so generous and dedicated to solving whatever engraving problem you have. I would first like to say: practically everything I learned, I owe it to the Facebook group “ Cricut Engraving with Clever Someday “. So I am going to show you that it is possible to make a custom LED lamp, engraved with the Maker, at a reasonable price even if acrylics for the lamp bases are not available or are overpriced. And when we find them, they are so expensive!!!īesides the fact that I like to keep the cost of my projects low, I also find a circle, a rectangle, etc very boring!!! 😉 But the end result will be virtually identical.Īnd why not just use these acrylics? Well, because here in Canada they are very difficult to find. That’s not quite what I’m going to show you because I won’t be using acrylic. You see a lot of these assorted LED lamps made with round, square or rectangular acrylics that have been engraved with super beautiful designs, often personalized. By changing the design, they can make beautiful home decor throughout the year. See how to engrave and cut craft plastic to make custom LED lights.

Engraving with cricut maker