How to Engrave With a Cricut Maker | Custom Acrylic Nightlights!

Get my free nightlight designs at https://jennifermaker.com/508 !

In this video, you'll learn how engrave acrylic nightlights with a Cricut Maker or Maker 3!

Did you know that you can engrave a bunch of different materials on a Cricut Maker or Maker 3? From leather to metal, there are so many possibilities for creating customized engraved projects. And who knew you could make professional-looking engraved items right at home? One of my favorite engraving projects to make with my Cricut Maker are made from acrylic, because the engraved design looks amazing when light shines through! So... want to learn how to engrave with a Cricut Maker, and make some engraved night lights with me? Watch the video!

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MATERIALS LIST Contains my affiliate links - (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):

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4.5” Round Acrylic Disc, 2 mm Thick - https://amzn.to/3vhquBJ OR https://amzn.to/45qr5BI
LED Light Base (4-pack) - Or - https://amzn.to/3EdDXPh
LED Light Base (2-pack) - https://amzn.to/3DLWe7F NOTE: The acrylic disks that come with the bases are 4 mm thick and will not work with  a Cricut.
Batteries if you want to use the night lights without a cord
A Cricut Maker or Maker 3 to engrave the acrylic project (I used the Cricut Maker 3 -- see https://jennifermaker.com/which-cricu... )
Cricut Maker Engraving Tip with Housing - https://amzn.to/3jIjYhT
Note: If you have a Cricut Explore that is out of warranty, you can try this tool: https://amzn.to/3s98Gec
Purple StrongGrip Machine Mat 12” x 12” - https://amzn.to/3xrqG47
Painter's Tape - https://amzn.to/37JnMNk
Ruler - https://amzn.to/3CTWno5
Soft Cloth - https://amzn.to/3qh5rAn
Design # 508 My free SVG engraving file (available in my free resource library at https://jennifermaker.com/library )

Topics covered in this video on how to engrave acrylic with a Cricut Maker video:
00:00 - Make an Engraved Acrylic Nightlight on a Cricut!
01:35 - Engraving Supplies and Tools
04:44 - Get My Free Engraved Acrylic Nightlight SVG Designs
06:14 - Prepare the File for an Engraved Acrylic Nightlight in Cricut Design Space
09:40 - Engrave Your Acrylic Nightlight on a Cricut
12:03 - Assemble the Nightlight and Show it Off!
12:22 - Variation: Find Your Own Engravable Design
13:53 - Engraving Ideas for Cricut Maker or Maker 3
14:45 - Create Your Own SVG Files for Cricut Engraving
15:23 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information

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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my daughter Alexa)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer and Greg on Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K cameras
Audio and Video Editing: Team JenniferMaker
Design: A Jennifer Maker original