EZGlassPattern · SVG for Cricut and plottersA stained glass pattern SVG for your Cricut
Drop a photo or a pattern. You'll get clean, closed outlines with every piece checked for glass cutting, and an SVG to send to your Cricut or plotter.
Photos never leave your device. The check runs in your browser.
Answer in 30 seconds
EZGlassPattern exports your pattern as an SVG with closed, shared outlines, so a Cricut or plotter can cut paper or vinyl templates for each piece. The cut check runs first, so you're not cutting templates for glass that won't break the way you want.
- Templates, not glass: a Cricut cuts paper or template plastic; you still score and break the glass by hand.
- Closed shapes: neighbouring pieces share one line, so outlines close properly.
- Checked first: sharp inside corners, slivers and deep curves are flagged before export.
Before you send it to the cutter
- Fix the flags — clear sharp inside corners, slivers and open seams.
- Set the real size — the pattern is sized to your finished panel.
- Allow for the line — foil or lead, so templates leave room for it.
- Test a corner — cut one small template first and measure it.
Key takeaways
- SVG export — for Cricut, Silhouette and other plotters.
- Cut-checked outlines — so every template is a piece you can actually cut in glass.
- Also a full-size PDF — tiled on Letter or A4, if you'd rather print.
- Private — Your photo never leaves your device: the whole check runs in your browser.
Cricut for stained glass: what it does and doesn't do
Hobby cutting machines are great for cutting paper or template plastic shapes quickly and accurately. They don't cut glass. You trace or stick the template on the glass, then score and break it as usual. Faux stained glass (vinyl on acrylic or window film) is a different craft, with its own limits.
Always check the size in Design Space or your cutter's software before cutting: some programs import SVGs at a different scale.
Why the cut check still matters
A cutter will happily cut a perfect template for a piece no one can cut in glass. Checking first saves you a sheet of glass. See which cuts are impossible in glass.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Cricut cut stained glass?
No. A Cricut cuts paper, card, vinyl and similar materials. Use it to cut templates for each piece, then score and break the glass by hand.
What file do I get for my Cricut?
An SVG of the pattern outlines, sized to your finished panel, as part of the pattern packet.
Will Design Space import it at the right size?
It should, but always check the dimensions after import: some software scales SVGs on import. Measure a test cut before cutting a full set.
Is the SVG export free?
The cut check and preview are free. The SVG comes with the pattern packet: a $5 Project Pass for 30 days, or Lifetime.
Can I use it for faux stained glass?
You can use the outlines, but the cut check is tuned for real glass. Vinyl and film have different limits.
The check is free. Pay once when you print.
No account and no card for the cut check. A Project Pass is $5 one-time for 30 days of printable pattern packets, with no subscription. Lifetime covers everything, forever.
Related
- Make a stained glass pattern from a photoPhoto to pattern: choose a piece count, set the real size, fix flagged pieces, and print a full-size pattern.
- Is my stained glass pattern cuttable?The free checker: drop a pattern and see which pieces can't be cut at your finished size, with one-click fixes.
- How do I print a stained glass pattern at actual size?Print at 100%, turn off fit to page, match the paper size, and measure the scale square before cutting.
- Which cuts are impossible in glass?The cuts glass can't do (inside corners, enclosed pieces) and the ones that usually fail, with fixes.
- Copper foil or lead came: which should I use?Copper foil vs lead came: when to use each, line allowances, and how the method changes your pattern.
- What makes a stained glass pattern good for beginners?What makes a pattern beginner-friendly, a checklist, and a free difficulty check for any pattern.