Engraving and Cutting Using Google Drawing

Go To Google Drawing to Create a New File

Create Your Work Page to Match Your Material

Insert a Shape That Will Be Vector Cut Out of Material

Left Click on the Work Plane to Drop Your Shape

Right Click On The Shape and Select Format Options

Select Size & Rotation and Change the Shape Size

Shape With Correct Size

Close the Format Options and Click the Shape to Select

Select Fill Color and Change to Transparent

Click on the Shape and Change Border Weight to 1 pt

Click on the Shape and Change the Border Color to a Unique Color

Use Google Image Search to Locate Clip Art

Select Tools Under Search Bar, Select Color > Transparent, Select Type > Clip Art

Find Your Image, Copy, Paste, and Resize into Your Google Drawing

Click on the Image to Select it

Select Format Options

In Format Options Select “Recolor” and Click on the Drop Down Arrow

Select the “Grayscale” Option - Note the Location of the Button

If There is Not Enough Contrast, Click “Adjustments” in Format Options

Adjust the Brightness and Contrast Until the Image is Easy to Read

Add Text if Desired by Clicking Text Box and Clicking on Your Design

Add a Hole to the Top to Make a Keychain

Change the Dimensions of the Circle to .25 x .25

Change the Circle to Transparent Fill, The Line Weight to 1 pt, and the Color to the Same Unique Color as the Outline of the Shape

Center the Circle Horizontally on Your Design (Notice the Red Vertical Line)

Ensure Your Art and Words Are Contained in the Outline Shape