How to Slice with Cricut? [A Complete Guide]

Do you know about the Slice tool in Cricut Design Space? If yes, have you ever used it to cut out letters or images? Well, that is what we are going to cover in this blog post. The Slice tool helps us create new cut paths where two images overlap. In simple words, you can easily split two overlapped images into multiple pieces. It’s exactly like cutting one image from another.

Also, there are some tips and tricks that you must know about, and we will discuss them later in this blog. With this amazing tool, you can also split text and images by another shape. Once you learn how to Slice with Cricut Design Space, you’ll love trying it again and again for different projects.

What Can You Do with the Slice Tool?

Once you start using the Slice tool, you will be amazed to know how much it can do. This Slice function is essentially helpful for those who want to cut out shapes and text from more extensive background shapes.

Plus, it can be used to copy or trim the unwanted features of shapes or images. With this Slice tool, you can easily:

Punch out the shapes and text from shapes.
Create new and custom shapes from two standard shapes.
Crop and remove the unwanted features of an image.
Cut the image into several pieces and keep them separate into different layers.
Modify the ready-made image using the Cricut library.

Easy Guide: How to Slice with Cricut?

Slice is one the best tools that anyone would like to use. The tool is super easy to use and gives the best result for your gift tags and other Cricut projects. Below, we will learn to use the Slice tool to Slice two images.

Step 1: Add Any Two Single-Layered Images to Your Canvas

The first thing you have to do is to add two images to your canvas. Make sure images are single-layered. You can Slice at least two images at a time. As you can see, the layer panel is on the right side of the canvas (see the image above). There are two layers for each picture.

Below is an example of an image that is multi-layered. All these different colors belong to different layers. On the right-hand side, you can find the layers divided according to different colors.

Step 2: Overlap Both Images

Now, it’s time to overlap our images. All you need to do is place one image over another. Refer to the picture given above for better understanding. However, there is no exact location to place the star, and it depends on where you want it to cut out.

Step 3: Highlight Both Images

To highlight both images, you need to click and drag the images simply. You can also click on both images at a time while pressing the Command button on your Mac or shift on your windows computer. You will notice the bounding box around these images. Hence, when you finally select them, the Slice tool will be activated.

If you are using a phone or tablet, select both images by tapping on it and dragging a selection box around both layers. Next, click on the Actions button to check the availability of the Slice option.

Step 4: Press the Slice Button

Finally, hit the Slice button on the lower right-hand side corner.

Step 5: See the Result

After hitting the Slice button, it seems like nothing has happened. However, when you drag those stars away, you will find two different stars. After that, you will find the three different layers on the layer panel.

Tips and Tricks for Using the Slice Tool

Now, you have learned how to Slice with Cricut. Let’s now focus on a few tips and tricks that you can keep in mind when using the Slice tool.

You can work on two layers at a time while using the Slice with images. Don’t select more than two layers. Otherwise, the button will be grayed out, meaning you can’t use the Slice function anymore.
Slice works only with overlapped images. So, ensure your images are overlapping.
In case you are working on grouped images, then make sure the other images are hidden. However, slicing a multi-layered group requires you to ungroup the other layers. As a result, you will be able to activate the Slice tool.

Final Words

Finally, we learned how to Slice with Cricut Design Space. The Slice tool is the best tool that anyone can use on the Cricut app. If you want to explore the tools deeply, then this guide is for you. The blog explains the possibilities with the Slice tool. Next, we learned to Slice two images using the Slice tool. The step-by-step instructions given in this write-up are apt for beginner crafters who want to use the Slice tool for the first time.

FAQs

Question 1: How do I use the Slice tool on Cricut?

Answer: To learn how to use the Slice tool on Cricut, follow the steps mentioned below:

Launch the Cricut software on your device.
Go to the Shapes optionfrom the toolbar given on the right side.
Choose any shape, e.g., a circle.
After that, duplicate the circle by clicking on the + sign a duplicate icon.
Next, select the Shape by dragging the mouse icon over the shapes.
After selection, you will notice the two layers.
Then, hit the Slice button.
Finally, you will find several pieces with different layers.

Question 2: How can I Slice letters in Cricut?

Answer: Slicing the letters or text is simple with the given instructions below:

Firstly, choose the shapes and add them to your canvas.
Secondly, overlap the images.
Select the two images.
Then select the Slice button.
Once the images are sliced, you will get the separate images in your layer panels.
This Slice tool allows you to slice only two images at a time.