The Cricut Engraving tool can be switched on the Quick swap housing insert on the inside of the machine. Manufactured from durable, rust free, high quality aluminum, it measures a total of 0.7 x 3 x 5.25 inches. Silver and fine tipped, it engraves a wide set of designs, motifs and creates texture on flat surfaces. Use this versatile tool on paper, leather, glass, wood veneer, basswood, acrylic, paper, plastics, balsa wood, chipboard, craft board, metal and more. Upload your own designs, fonts and patterns to the Cricut maker using your smart phone, tablet or computer device. Plug it in and balance it in the built-in slot on top of the machine. Cut your workload in half with the Cricut Engraving tool. Position the sleek machine on your desk or craft table and at the push of a button start engraving your next project. Now no more of last minute hand engraving, no back pain or shaky hands engraving multiple projects. With the engraving tool, sit back and watch your designs come to life with this sophisticated piece of technology, a boon for the art world. Just place the material on the grip pad to ensure it does not shift. Make sure the material is flat with no bumps. The cricut maker cutting machine is a great device for small business, stores, events and organizations, nonprofits and homes. Create fun, quirky labels for your spice jars and dishes, colorful fridge magnets, key chains, wood sculptures, toys, wall hangings and more. Write decorative calligraphy text for sign boards and letters. Get into the festive spirit and make Christmas ornaments, buntings, and other decorations for Halloween, Easter, New Year, Birthdays, Valentines Day, Parents Day, Weddings, graduations, kitty parties, themed get together and parties. Create decorative menu cards, invitations, tags and coupons with the Cricut Engraving tool. .(1)A fine tip engraving tool to permanently etch designs on materials(2)Easy to install and swap with another tool(3)Use on soft materials like paper, leather, acrylic, paper and plastics. (3)Can be used by beginner art and craft makers and pros(4)A fine tip tool that can design drawstring covers, tags, pouches, letters, invitations and leather patches.(5)Inscribe text and pictures into flat surfaces.(6)0