How to Engrave Metal with the Cricut Maker

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This easy process is a great way to make custom items for your home and garden!

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Supplies

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Remove protective film from your aluminum sheets.

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Design and resize your project in Design Space.

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Place your Cricut Engraving Tool in your Cricut Maker.

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Select the correct settings on Design Space and hit the blinking Cricut button on your machine.

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Push the white pieces on your metal bar all the way to the right.

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Let your machine engrave the aluminum.

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Eject the mat and use a lint roller to remove metal debris from the sheet.

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Wipe your machine area with a soft cloth to remove any debris.

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For metal, you can smooth any rough edges using a polishing cloth or 360-600 grit sandpaper.

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