My favorite things about this machine that the others don’t have are the blades and specialty tools for cutting more than 300 types of materials. Unlike the first two versions of the Explore machines, the Air 3 is capable of cutting Smart Vinyl without a mat for cuts/designs larger than 11.5˝ × 23.5˝, which is the maximum size of the previous Explore machines.ĬRICUT MAKER This machine is the cream of the crop! It has all the features of the other machines and more. The Air 3 model does not have a dial, but you will select your material from a list within Cricut Design Space. The dial on the Air and Air 2 machines only mentions some of the materials you can cut with these machines, but you can select the Custom option from the dial and it opens up a list with many more options when it comes time to Make It. This machine can cut material up to 2mm thick. The Explore machines have a dual tool holder, which means your machine can hold a Fine-Point Blade and a Scoring Tool or a pen at the same time. There is a blade for bonded fabric as well as a Deep-Point Blade that is compatible with this machine. The Explore Air machines are a great option if you want to mainly work with cardstock, stickers, leather, vinyl, and iron-on materials. Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl is 5.5˝ wide and the maximum cut width is 4.5˝ if using a Cricut Joy Mat.ĬRICUT EXPLORE (AIR) SERIES These machines are full size and can cut more than 100 different types of materials. The compatible materials list for the Cricut Joy is shorter than the other machines and there is no option for Print Then Cut, which is important to know if you plan on making stickers. However, there are limits to Joy’s capabilities. This machine can cut a wide variety of materials including cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, sticker paper, cardboard, and faux leather and it can even cut lengths up to 20 feet long (of a repeated cut/pattern) when using Cricut Smart Materials. The Joy can also electronically write, which is a great option for making labels, cards, envelopes, and more. This little cutie is a whiz when it comes to making custom cards, but the Joy can do so much more. 1 question I am asked is, “Which machine should I buy?” My answer is, “If you could dream up what you would like to create in the next several months to a year, what would you include?” Check out the machines listed below to help narrow down your choice.ĬRICUT JOY The smallest of the Cricut cutting machines. There are several Cricut models to choose from. Get creative, explore your machine and the software, and let’s get making! Cricut brand electronic cutting machines can be life-changing, let me tell you! What might start out as a fun pastime of cutting vinyl decals, creating cards, customizing shirts, and making custom labels around your home can quickly become a passionate hobby or can turn into a small business. My point being, a Cricut machine and its possibilities can be whatever you want it to be. The following is an excerpt from Megan Meketa’s The Maker’s Guide to Cricut Ordering, Shipping & Returns Information.
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