How to Weld SVG Files in Cricut Design Space
Merge overlapping SVG elements with the Weld tool in Cricut Design Space. Combine text letters, overlapping shapes, and layered designs into a single cut.
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What Weld Does in Design Space
Weld permanently merges overlapping shapes into one single path, removing the cut lines where shapes overlap. Essential for connected script text and layered designs where you want one continuous cut.
- Select all elements you want to merge
- Click Actions > Weld in the top toolbar
- Overlapping shapes become one solid path
- Warning: Weld is permanent — cannot be undone after saving
When to Use Weld vs Attach
Use Weld when you want to merge shapes into one. Use Attach when you want shapes to cut in the same position but remain separate layers. Attach just locks the relative position without merging paths.
- Weld: for script text where letters touch and overlap
- Weld: for combining a shape and text into one cut
- Attach: for keeping text on a specific position on a shape
- Attach: for multi-color layered designs that cut separately
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I undo a Weld in Design Space?
Only if you have not saved the project after welding. Use Ctrl+Z immediately to undo. Once saved, the weld is permanent.
Why is my script text not welding correctly?
Letters must physically overlap to weld. Increase letter spacing until letters touch, then weld.
Does Weld work across different colors?
Weld merges all selected shapes into one layer, using the color of the bottom layer. All other colors are removed.
How do I weld text onto a shape in Design Space?
Place text on the shape, select both, then click Weld. The text cuts out from the shape as negative space.
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