
And last but not least, and the reason you sliced in the first place, a new design with a cut out of the image you used to Slice against – In this case, the pink square.
A copy of the shape you wanted to “slice” out – In this case, the pink heart. The one you wanted to cut out of the more oversized shape – In this case, the blue heart. Overlap shapes, select them, and click “Slice” at the bottom of the layers panel.Īfter slicing, you will always have three or more layers called “Slice Results. Drop a square and a heart on the canvas area by clicking on the “Shapes” icon on the left panel. Rule #4: You can’t Slice flattened layers.Ĭheck out the following graphic, and if possible, follow along, so you internalize the concepts. Rule #3: Slice will be greyed out if you select only one or more than three layers at the same time. If you slice two images that aren’t overlapping, nothing will happen. Rule #2: The images must be overlapping. Rule #1: Slice will only be activated if two layers are selected on the canvas. You know what Slice is and where to locate it now let’s see how to activate and use it. How to Use Slice – Overview and things to keep in mind However, all screenshots will be from a desktop computer. Unless I mention, you can use Cricut’s app for everything I am about to teach you. If you aren’t familiar with Cricut’s app, I have a handy tutorial that will teach you how to navigate the app and what every icon is for. And on the app, Slice is inside the “Actions” menu at the bottom of the screen.
On desktop computers, “Slice” is at the bottom of the layers panel. The “Slice” tool is available on desktop computers and the Cricut app. You Did it! Where to find the Slice tool in Cricut Design Space