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If you engraving blank is a similar shape but a different size, first Ungroup the template with the Ungroup button.

Tip: My template doesn’t include all possible engraving blanks, of course, but I tried to include as many popular shapes as I could think of. Here’s what my engraving template file looks like uploaded to Cricut Design Space:

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you’re not sure how to upload an SVG file to Cricut Design Space, or you’re having issues (such as getting a message that says “unsupported file”), please watch my free training series, SVGs Made Simple.

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If you’re not sure how to upload an SVG cut file to Cricut Design Space, watch this helpful video training series I made. Just go to the library, search for De sign #155 and upload the file to your design software. It is available as an SVG for your Cricut, as well as a PDF, PNG, and DXF.

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If you want to use the free engraving template I used in this tutorial, you can download it from my free resource library. I’ve made an engraving template of the projects I engraved in this tutorial, but you can also just use the Shape tool in Cricut to make circles, ovals, squares, and rectangles in the shape of your engraving blank. This step is optional, but it’s really helpful to have a template of what you’re engraving so you can properly size it. How to Engrave Metal with the Cricut Maker Engraving Tool Step 1: Get my Engraving Templates

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My free engraving templates Design #155 (available in my free resource library-get the password at the bottom of this post).

(Optional): Enamel Marker (to make the engraving darker).

(Optional): Jewelry Kit by Swarovski Crystals (to decorate the earrings and necklace).

For Earrings and Necklaces: Brass Drops or Brass Pendants (14 gauge or higher).

For Bracelets: Bracelet Blanks (Tapered) or Copper Bracelet Blanks (Thin) or Anodized Aluminum Bracelets (Thin) (14 gauge or higher).

For Charms: Anodized Aluminum Discs (14 gauge or higher).

For Dog Tags: Anodized Aluminum Bone Shape Double-Sided Tags (14 gauge or higher).

Cricut Engraving Tip and Cricut QuickSwap Housing (you already have this if you have the Scoring Tool).

Materials Needed to Use the Cricut Maker Engraving Tool on Metal

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This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! Read my full disclosure policy. Watch the full step-by-step video showing the Cricut Engraving Tool on a variety of metal projects from start to finish. You could go also do a higher gauge, just keep in mind that as you go up in gauge, the thinner you get and you need to be careful not to get metal that will crumple or crease with use. In this tutorial, I am engraving on 16 gauge bracelets and 19 gauge charms.

Of course, that means no corrugated metals or metals with other indents or reliefs. If you aim for something between 1/16th and 1/8th of an inch, you should be right on target. My research shows that the thickest metal you can reliably engrave on is 14 gauge, which is 5/64th or. It’s important to note that your metal needs to fit in your Maker, and that means it cannot be very thick, as it needs to fit on a mat and under the engraving tool. Tip: If you have several of the Cricut Maker tips and aren’t sure which is which, look for the one with “41” on it - this is the engraving tip! And the best part was how EASY it was to use the Cricut Maker Engraving Tool on metal! I literally opened up the package, put the tool in my Maker, loaded up a mat with a blank, and engraved it! I now want to engrave all the things! The new Cricut Maker tools include an engraving tool that I am SO excited about! And when I asked all of you what projects you most wanted to engrave, you told me dog tags, bracelets, and earrings! And that is exactly what my first projects with the Cricut Maker engraving tool have been - bright and colorful anodized aluminum dog tags and charms, pretty copper bracelets, and a lovely brass drop earrings and necklaces. Learn how to use the Cricut Maker engraving tool on metal to personalize anodized aluminum dog tags and charms, copper and aluminum bracelets, and brass earrings and pendants! Plus, I share my tip on how to line up your design on your metal surface every time!

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