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How to Weld in Cricut Design Space

September 14, 2018 By Amy | The Happy Scraps 5 Comments

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Learning all the ins and outs of using Cricut Design Space can be overwhelming if you are new to using a Cricut. I’ve been using Cricut Design Space for 4.5 years. It has changed slightly over the years, but for the most part it works the same. Today I want to share with you How To Weld in Cricut Design Space. Welding makes it so much easier to create vinyl decals, create paper elements that are all one piece, and anything else that is all connected.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

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I remember several years ago, before I had any kind of computer program to use with my Cricut or the ability to weld, I created a few signs like this. I cut each letter individually, then lined them up and connected them by hand and with transfer tape. It was basically a nightmare…I much prefer being able to weld the letters together. I love being able to weld when I’m using a script or cursive type font. Today I’m going to show you how easy it is!

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space

Once you have Cricut Design Space opened, create a new project.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

On the left hand side, click “text”.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

Type you lettering or word into the text box. It will show in both places when typing.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

On the top left, click on the drop down under fonts. There are so many different fonts to choose from as part of Cricut Access.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

Select the font that you want to use. I selected Babette. It’s a fairly new font to join Design Space, and it has become one of my go-tos. 🙂

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

Your lettering will change to the font you select.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

At the top of your screen, adjust your letter spacing to be closer together. Sometimes you can get the perfect adjustment using this, but I generally have to adjust my letters even more, to get them just where I want them.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

Once the letters are pretty close to where I need them, I click the drop down arrow by “Advanced”. Then I click “ungroup to letters”.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

This makes each letter be on its own layer and lets you move them individually to get them just right.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

Move your letters to where you need them. With a font like this one, and because there are two l’s in a row, I try to move one up or down to give the design a little character.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

Once I have my design just how I want it, I select all the layers that I want to weld together.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

Then I click weld in the bottom right hand corner. This puts all the letters back into one layer. It is no longer editable like this.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

Now you can change the color if you’d like as well. I decided that I wanted to cut this out of the holographic pink vinyl.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

I sent it over to the Cricut Maker to be cut.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

I placed it on this envelope that would be perfect for just about anything!

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

Now that you know How to Weld in Cricut Design Space, I’d love to hear what you plan to create with this tip. I love being able to connect letters and space them just right for pillows, shirts, and other fun iron-on designs.

How to Weld in Cricut Design Space can be a game changer for using your Cricut Machines. Check out just how easy it is to do!

 

Filed Under: Cricut, DIY Projects Tagged With: cricut, cricut design space, cricut explore air 2, cricut how to, cricut maker, weld

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  1. benstoke says

    March 11, 2022 at 11:13 am

    What are the different types of welding and what are they used for? If you are looking for a 20,000 foot view of good starter tig welderthe different types of welding along with applications, stick around for a minute, I think I can help.

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  2. tig-welding says

    April 3, 2022 at 5:52 am

    Thank you for this vast tig-welding information in a different manner. Further, I shall add more welding guides and will send you an email, which you can post on your blog.

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  3. design99 says

    September 8, 2022 at 10:42 am

    Hi There Such a Great Article you share. I love this article. There is so much information want to read more in future from you. Thank you.
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  4. Jony says

    April 13, 2023 at 10:07 pm

    Hi dear your cursive type font is very good quality.
    nice to read the blog I want to read more in the future.

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  5. Jony says

    April 13, 2023 at 10:08 pm

    Hi dear,
    your cursive-type font is very good quality.
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