How to use the temporary jig method for precise placement (alignment or centering) of your engraving with the Cricut Maker. IMPORTANT. As of v6.10, Cricut has removed the ability to leave the mat loaded as shown in the video. Continue reading for new instructions, related links, etc.
Please call Cricut at 877 727 4288 (USA) or contact them via https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/requ... to let them know the ability to keep the mat loaded, as in versions 6.5-6.10, is important to you.
The current workaround to keep the mat loaded as of version 7.25 (requires USB connection):
IMPORTANT: Be sure to save your file before clicking Make it
-Once the cutting mat is completed and you see the large check mark in the center of the screen, unplug the USB cable that connects your computer to your Cricut, from either end.
-Click on Cancel in the lower right and then Yes at the top. That will bring you back to the Prepare screen.
-Choose the Engraving mat from the left hand side of the Prepare screen.
-Plug the USB cable back in and click Continue.
-Load and engrave your blanks
-Repeat the disconnecting/reconnecting process for each subsequent mat
(Unplug USB BEFORE pressing Done or Cancel on the checkmark screen. Plug it back in when you are on the Prepare Screen BEFORE you press Continue) until all desired runs are complete.
If you are having trouble keeping the mat loaded, disable Bluetooth or unpair your Maker, and also remember the sensor jig method (linked below) is always a good option.

Free font, CC Leddler used in the video
https://app.box.com/s/mghy2hl2lzgqj96...

Where to buy the blanks featured in video
Craft Chameleon https://bit.ly/3dTiJsn​ (aff link)

Cricut Maker Engraving Tip with QuickSwap Housing
https://amzn.to/2PNVw2T (afflink)

Cricut Maker Engraving Tip
https://amzn.to/37EqNJO (afflink)

The Dummy Shape Method for Aligning Engraving
(the no jig method we used before mat could stay loaded)
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The Sensor Jig (re-usable) Method for precisely aligning engraving
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How to Fill Fonts and images for Engraving, Foiling and Drawing
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How to Engrave Photos
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Cricut Engraving with CleverSomeday Facebook Group
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Pre-filled fonts and other resources
https://cleversomeday.com/sketching

Engraving Resource Page
https://cleversomeday.com/cricutengrave

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