Learn all about engraving acrylic with the Cricut Maker and how to make a personalized gift – an LED night lamp!

supplies needed

Acrylic sheets

Cricut Maker

Masking tape

Cricut Design Space

StrongGrip Mat

LED light base

Table saw

STEP 1 – SET UP DESIGN

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In Cricut Design Space, create your own quote or load a design from the 1000s available in the library. resize the design to fit your template.

STEP 2 – PREPARE MAT

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Load the mat into the Cricut maker. Make sure to support the mat so it doesn’t bend as that can pop up the acrylic.

STEP 3 – MAKE IT

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Click “make it” in Design Space, make sure to center the design in the mat preview

STEP 4 – ENGRAVE!

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Load the engraving tool in the machine. Move the four white star wheels all the way to the right (VERY important) Load the mat and run the machine!

STEP 5 – UNLOADING THE ACRYLIC

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Once the mat is unloaded from the machine, carefully remove the masking tape.

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Swipe up to learn how to make a DIY engraved LED nightlight with the Cricut Maker.