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Learn how to use acrylic engraving on keychains to create delicate designs! It's so much fun to engrave acrylic with a Cricut, but getting the design placement correct can take a little practice. Today, I'll show you a few tips to get it right the first time, even with small designs, like acrylic engraving on keychains! I'll share some modern, intricate designs, but you can use this process to help with other engraving projects, too.
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MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):
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* Clear acrylic keychain blanks no thicker than 2 mm - https://amzn.to/3GS8nK4
* A Tassel or Pom Pom - https://amzn.to/3AU1unV
* Key Rings with Chain - https://amzn.to/3OHcHOg
* A way to engrave your acrylic keychain. I used the amazing Cricut Maker 3, but you can also use the original Maker with the Engraving Tip. The Engraving Tool only works with the Maker series machines. https://jennifermaker.com/which-cricut-should-i-buy
* Engraving Tip with Housing - https://amzn.to/3UeFNWn
* Cricut Purple StrongGrip Machine Mat 12" x 12" - https://amzn.to/3DTVhJ9
* Painter's Tape or Masking Tape - https://amzn.to/3tQ4e15
* Soft Towel or Cloth - https://amzn.to/3zrVlz1
* Jewelry Pliers - https://amzn.to/3OWxInT
* Measuring Tape - https://amzn.to/3ItXf3k
* Design #460 with the engraved design SVG/DXF/PDF (available in my free resource library at https://jennifermaker.com/library )
0:00 - Acrylic Engraving on Keychains with Cricut
1:50 - Supplies & Tools
2:46 - Get My Free Cricut Engraving Files
3:36 - (Learn How To Upload an SVG to Cricut Design Space)
3:55 - Prepare Your Engraved Design File
4:56 - Tip: Cricut Hack for Perfect Placement
6:20 - Engrave the Design on Your Cricut
9:26 - Add Your Blanks to the Machine Mat
10:24 - Tips for the Engraving Process
10:48 - Engrave Your Acrylic Keychain Blanks
11:30 - Remove Debris From Keychain and Cricut Machine
12:04 - Assemble Your Keychain
12:35 - (Learn How To Add Color to Your Engraved Keychain)
12:58 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information
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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!