I am new to Cricut and have just purchased my Explore 3. This video is the best I have seen. You explained everything so clearly and was very easy for me to understand. It was the perfect video for me.
Received my first ever Cricut for Christmas yesterday. All set up, printed my test sample, good to go. I have 1 roll of Blue Smart Vinyl (13 in x 3 ft). What's next?? Where can I go to try some simple, easy, beginner projects? I'm very excited, but a little overwhelmed.
I just got a Cricut Explorer 3 for Christmas and need basic BEGINNER instruction. Where can I get this? I’m not a technical wizard so I need a source to gently guide me. Thank you
Hi, thanks for your video, I just got the explorer 3 for my birthday. I can't wait to use it. All the videos are great but overwhelming. I want to make a rolled flower, I put in a 8.5x11 paper and my cricut went crazy. I guess I have to use a mat to get all the way to the paper grip, is that right? thank you
Great video ❤ Is the smart trimmer included ? Also is there a great need to have a portable trimmer? I'm obviously new to Cricut😂 and trying to learn all I can if coarse what tools may be needed right away? Etc…..
I really enjoy watching your videos, they are very helpful. I was wondering if you can make a tutorial on how to make personalized t-shirts with pictures on the shirts? I was looking though your videos and didn't see anything about it but I really like the way you explain in your tutorials.
Thank you so much for this video. I got a cricuit not too long ago. I've heard about the machine for a while. This was a nice video to let me know about the different materials and features of the machine I have. Great video!
Something I've been wondering about in considering buying a Cricut Explore 3, but can't take the time to watch several videos in the chance it might be covered is this: Can I adapt my own designs or am I restricted to using the ready-made design templates?
I don't know which one to buy😳.I like all the bells and whistles on the Maker 3 but do I reeeeally need it🤔. I mostly want design my own t-shirts and wall decals. Is there any way to see what sewing patterns are available???
I’m a beginner and I’m looking to make t shirts and hoodies for myself and for gifts would this work on hoodie material and are there bundles out there that you can suggest for what I’d like to learn to do? Thank you
Can you recommend a good printer for cardstock and cricut print and cut projects? I am considering an ink tank version, but wanted your recommendation.
Hello I just bought a new cricut explore 3. And I purchased cricut premium vinyl resplendissant paper yesterday at my local Walmart store. I'm confused how exactly this vinyl paper works?
Hi I would be using it with cardstock would I have to purchase the cricut matt or Can I just insert the cardstock just by itself for a speedy cut. Thank you
Hi, I got the explore 3 for Christmas, and I would like to know how to score card and other materials with my machine . Which scoring tool is the best one to use? Thank you
Hi dear, im receiving my new explore 3, but its my first ever, i don't have any cricut mat, i will be purchasing vinyl papers from my local store, just the standard ones that others use, i was wondering if i will get difficulties to use it? Or i have to only use the ones i purchase from cricut company. Also if i don't have the cricut mat, can i use any other mat to do it?
Wow you have been doing this for awhile. You are very good at explaining everything. I'm a beginner. If you have a video for "how to use the explorer 3, for dummys" I would love to watch . Thank you I've subscribed to your channel, only I think you are way ahead of me. Thank you and any tips on a video that I can watch for beginners, I would live your input.
How can i make the Cricut Exploer 3 not switch to Blade housing A and stay on B? There is no blade in A and my vinyl comes out with no cuts at all. I cant figure out why it switches over to A where this is no blade. (?). thanks!
Hi there! The Cricut Explore 3 automatically uses Blade Housing B for cutting. Clamp A is used for other accessories such as pens and scoring tools. If it’s defaulting to Clamp A, double-check that the Operation (located in the Cricut Design Space top toolbar on the Canvas) is set to “Basic” under Cut and not set to “Pen” or “Score” under Draw. Let me know if this helps!
Thank you for the infos, I’m still confused to upgrade to explorer 3 since I have no idea if I can use the rotary blade for CREPE paper, can i ? i have the air 2 but I want to cut crepe paper which it doesn’t, thank you for your advice. Ghada
Sublimation, requires different machines, sublimation paper and a sublimation printer and sublimation ink. Depending on what you are trying to sublimate you might need a tumbler press, oven etc.
Hello good afternoon I got this cricut explore 3 for my birthday today and I would like to know if this machine cuts the fabric without using the heat bound?
Can I cut a stencil from a 10 mil sheet of Mylar? I tried but it’s not cutting through, am I using the wrong setting or is there a deeper blade? Thanks for your info!
I have been making greeting cards for years now, when I saw thus machine, I looked into it but have only seen tutorials of vinyls or iron-one. Does this machine not do anything related to greeting cards?
I have a question, I had bought 12x12 iron on paper thinking it would be able to fit on the Explore 3. I know she said that you can use smaller paper than the 13x12 that the machine takes, but how? Do I need a mat? If I do, will 12x12 mat be good because that is all that is in stores but I don't want to waste money. I have already tried changing the settings in design space and that did not work. Please help!
I just got my explorer 3. I made my first cut. But when I load the smart material or on a mat, it keeps stopping on measuring materials, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong
Hi, I clicked the link for SMART MATERIALS and some Mcafee website synced to my calendar reminding me to renew and there’s a URL as well.. Is this some kind of virus? I was expecting a link for SMART MATERIALS, not some random link that’ll go straight to my calendar
I have been reluctant to buy a machine because it seems like you can only use it if you have internet access. Is that the case? I am an artist and I create my own designs. I don't want to invest in something if I have to subscribe to a service to use it. Can you let me know? Thank you.
Question I just bought this today but I didn’t buy the smart vinyl I bought the reg vinyl. I watched videos and everyone said I didn’t need a Matt- do I need a Matt with the regular vinyls that are not the “smart vinyl”
The Cricut Explore machines can only cut fabric if it is bonded. That means you'll need to apply a layer of fusible stabilizer to the back of the fabric in order to cut it out.
That roll holder looks like it wastes a bunch of vinyl after each cut. Is there a way to move your project to a mat/table and then cut it off? Or am I missing something?
Such a great review thank you so much. I have the joy. And I have use the smart vinyl. I absolutely cannot get that stuff to release. It is so discouraging. Any ideas on what I might be doing wrong.
Glad I could help! I actually inquired about this recently with Cricut. They told me that they reformulated their smart vinyl so it's now easier to weed from the thicker backing.
Cricut Smart Materials have 2 layers (a vinyl layer and a backing). The machine only cuts through the vinyl, so you can easily peel away the excess to reveal your design attached to the backing. Hope this helps!
I had a Cricut explore 2. I want to buy the Explore 3 but wonder if I need to buy a new mat. The Explore 2 uses a 12"x12 or 12 x 24 mat. The Explore 3 cuts 13" wide. Is there a new mat size for it?
This video was EXACTLY what I needed! For someone who is new to the Cricut family all together this was very informative! Thank you
Can you make a video how to do stickers on the cricut explore 3 ?
This is so helpful! Just got this for Christmas and was so overwhelmed. Thank you for explaining everything!
I am new to Cricut and have just purchased my Explore 3. This video is the best I have seen. You explained everything so clearly and was very easy for me to understand. It was the perfect video for me.
you did an amazing job in your comparison of the two machines. I'm 68 with a hearing deficit and I could hear you very clear. Thank you very much.
Received my first ever Cricut for Christmas yesterday. All set up, printed my test sample, good to go. I have 1 roll of Blue Smart Vinyl (13 in x 3 ft). What's next?? Where can I go to try some simple, easy, beginner projects? I'm very excited, but a little overwhelmed.
Video basically starts at 2:40.
What kinds of mats and regular vinyl would y’all recommend. I want to have both smart and non
You have been the biggest help when it comes to using my Cricut explore 3. I was so lost but you broke it down so nicely
Thank you for your video. I will be getting mine tomorrow and never have used one.
Thank you, this was great. I just got my Explorer 3 for Christmas. I am brand new to this kind of crafting. Need all the help I can get.
Does this come with everything needed and ready to go?
I just got a Cricut Explorer 3 for Christmas and need basic BEGINNER instruction. Where can I get this? I’m not a technical wizard so I need a source to gently guide me. Thank you
Hi, thanks for your video, I just got the explorer 3 for my birthday. I can't wait to use it. All the videos are great but overwhelming. I want to make a rolled flower, I put in a 8.5x11 paper and my cricut went crazy. I guess I have to use a mat to get all the way to the paper grip, is that right? thank you
What would be a good cricut for me to buy to make car window decals?
Does it cut stencils.?and can you design your own stencils or are they pre-set. Thanks
Great video ❤ Is the smart trimmer included ? Also is there a great need to have a portable trimmer? I'm obviously new to Cricut😂 and trying to learn all I can if coarse what tools may be needed right away? Etc…..
I really enjoy watching your videos, they are very helpful. I was wondering if you can make a tutorial on how to make personalized t-shirts with pictures on the shirts? I was looking though your videos and didn't see anything about it but I really like the way you explain in your tutorials.
Thank you so much for this video. I got a cricuit not too long ago. I've heard about the machine for a while. This was a nice video to let me know about the different materials and features of the machine I have. Great video!
Do you think that they are going to phase out the Explore Air 2?
Can you use regular not smart vinyl / not cricut brand vinyl and still cut without a Matt ?
Does the explore 3 do engraving?
Something I've been wondering about in considering buying a Cricut Explore 3, but can't take the time to watch several videos in the chance it might be covered is this:
Can I adapt my own designs or am I restricted to using the ready-made design templates?
Can I use ordinary card stock without a cutting mat?
Thank you so much, I'm thinking of upgrading to this machine and after watching your video I'm definitely going to buy one.
I don't know which one to buy😳.I like all the bells and whistles on the Maker 3 but do I reeeeally need it🤔. I mostly want design my own t-shirts and wall decals. Is there any way to see what sewing patterns are available???
I just got one for Christmas I can’t wait to use it ❤️
I’m a beginner and I’m looking to make
t shirts and hoodies for myself and for gifts would this work on hoodie material and are there bundles out there that you can suggest for what I’d like to learn to do? Thank you
Can you cut fabric with the explorer 3? More on point I have snake skin fabric so it's the bumpy kind will this cricket cut fabric like that?
Can you recommend a good printer for cardstock and cricut print and cut projects? I am considering an ink tank version, but wanted your recommendation.
Hello I just bought a new cricut explore 3. And I purchased cricut premium vinyl resplendissant paper yesterday at my local Walmart store. I'm confused how exactly this vinyl paper works?
Hi I would be using it with cardstock would I have to purchase the cricut matt or Can I just insert the cardstock just by itself for a speedy cut. Thank you
Hi, I got the explore 3 for Christmas, and I would like to know how to score card and other materials with my machine . Which scoring tool is the best one to use? Thank you
Can cricut machine cut an image in multiple pages for example in vinyl
Did I understand this correctly, you can use regular non smart vinyl with a matt in the explorer 3?
Yes
i loveed this video it really helped
You said print then cut can print 11.7 x 11.2. Can you cut decals/iron ons that size?
What is best way to get started? Julie
Hi dear, im receiving my new explore 3, but its my first ever, i don't have any cricut mat, i will be purchasing vinyl papers from my local store, just the standard ones that others use, i was wondering if i will get difficulties to use it? Or i have to only use the ones i purchase from cricut company. Also if i don't have the cricut mat, can i use any other mat to do it?
Can you uses tooling leather in the cricket explorer 3?
Can you cut rhinestones templates with this
Can you still use the mat with the explore 3?
Can I make my own stencils @ 11x 14 and how bigger can I make them. Thanks please answer back
Wow you have been doing this for awhile. You are very good at explaining everything. I'm a beginner. If you have a video for "how to use the explorer 3, for dummys" I would love to watch . Thank you I've subscribed to your channel, only I think you are way ahead of me. Thank you and any tips on a video that I can watch for beginners, I would live your input.
Hi there Kim
What dose sq10 to s40 mean has I'm thinking of buying the crucit explorer
Many thanks
Andrew Watts
At uk 🇬🇧 England
Wonderful video. Thank you
How can i make the Cricut Exploer 3 not switch to Blade housing A and stay on B? There is no blade in A and my vinyl comes out with no cuts at all. I cant figure out why it switches over to A where this is no blade. (?). thanks!
Hi there! The Cricut Explore 3 automatically uses Blade Housing B for cutting. Clamp A is used for other accessories such as pens and scoring tools.
If it’s defaulting to Clamp A, double-check that the Operation (located in the Cricut Design Space top toolbar on the Canvas) is set to “Basic” under Cut and not set to “Pen” or “Score” under Draw. Let me know if this helps!
That’s great information! Buying my first Cricut and this might be it
You mentioned how you could use colored printable vinyl. Where can I find that? As in 8.5 x 11 sheets. Thanks
Thank you for the infos, I’m still confused to upgrade to explorer 3 since I have no idea if I can use the rotary blade for CREPE paper, can i ? i have the air 2 but I want to cut crepe paper which it doesn’t, thank you for your advice.
Ghada
Can you do sublimation with explorer 3
Where did u purchase/get your ribbon holder behind you?
You have similar (black and white) in Ikea
What do you recommend if we want to do pictures and how to?
Can you still put a mug press or is a complete different machine
Can I download my cartridges on my explore 3.
How do I cut more then one image and be able to change the colors so there not all the same color
Thanks. Good video!
Can you do sublimation with explorer 3 😊
Sublimation, requires different machines, sublimation paper and a sublimation printer and sublimation ink. Depending on what you are trying to sublimate you might need a tumbler press, oven etc.
How do you make a 5' banner getting the font the correct size if that makes sense.
I need to know how to get it working
I'm lost
Hello good afternoon I got this cricut explore 3 for my birthday today and I would like to know if this machine cuts the fabric without using the heat bound?
Where can you get the new cricket
Can I cut faux suede leather with the Explore 3 to make some beanie hat tags ? Thank you.
Can I cut a stencil from a 10 mil sheet of Mylar? I tried but it’s not cutting through, am I using the wrong setting or is there a deeper blade? Thanks for your info!
IM new to the cricket what can you do with it?
Thank you - can you make magnets
I have been making greeting cards for years now, when I saw thus machine, I looked into it but have only seen tutorials of vinyls or iron-one. Does this machine not do anything related to greeting cards?
@Sweet Red Poppy can I print and cut out stickers for my planners with this machine?
Yes!!
I have a question, I had bought 12x12 iron on paper thinking it would be able to fit on the Explore 3. I know she said that you can use smaller paper than the 13x12 that the machine takes, but how? Do I need a mat? If I do, will 12x12 mat be good because that is all that is in stores but I don't want to waste money. I have already tried changing the settings in design space and that did not work. Please help!
You will need a mat for any material smaller than the smart vynil.
I just got my explorer 3. I made my first cut. But when I load the smart material or on a mat, it keeps stopping on measuring materials, I don’t know what I’m doing wrong
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful information!!!
Of course! :) Thanks for watching!
Hi. I am new to Cricut. The project that I want to do. Hope I can do is a quote/saying. Having many different fonts and sizes. Is this possible.
Hi, I clicked the link for SMART MATERIALS and some Mcafee website synced to my calendar reminding me to renew and there’s a URL as well.. Is this some kind of virus? I was expecting a link for SMART MATERIALS, not some random link that’ll go straight to my calendar
I have been reluctant to buy a machine because it seems like you can only use it if you have internet access. Is that the case? I am an artist and I create my own designs. I don't want to invest in something if I have to subscribe to a service to use it. Can you let me know? Thank you.
Thank you for this
Thank you so much for this video
What color is the explorer
Why is it so difficult to figure out how to make a window decal with smart vinyl at 33”w x 19”h ?
Question I just bought this today but I didn’t buy the smart vinyl I bought the reg vinyl. I watched videos and everyone said I didn’t need a Matt- do I need a Matt with the regular vinyls that are not the “smart vinyl”
You need a Matt with regular vinyl. Smart vinyl can be cut without the Matt.
How can you make labels with 3 colors in your logo?
Many thanks for the amazing video. Please does the Explore 3 cut fabric? Have you got a video tutorial on how this works please?
The Cricut Explore machines can only cut fabric if it is bonded. That means you'll need to apply a layer of fusible stabilizer to the back of the fabric in order to cut it out.
@@SweetRedPoppy Many thanks
Does this model explore 3 cut flannel material?
Genius 🙈silhouette already have that !
Totally professional presentation following sales presentation formats.
Thank you !!!!
That roll holder looks like it wastes a bunch of vinyl after each cut. Is there a way to move your project to a mat/table and then cut it off? Or am I missing something?
I think she said that you cut it right below where your cutting is gone so you don’t waste material.
Are you able to download designs from a computer?
For the cricut to remove white on a t shirt
Can we still use a mat with the explore 3.
yes
Such a great review thank you so much. I have the joy. And I have use the smart vinyl. I absolutely cannot get that stuff to release. It is so discouraging. Any ideas on what I might be doing wrong.
Glad I could help! I actually inquired about this recently with Cricut. They told me that they reformulated their smart vinyl so it's now easier to weed from the thicker backing.
does it cut sewing material as well for quilting
what is the plastic for stencils called please
Not sure where the bits go if you don’t use a mat
Cricut Smart Materials have 2 layers (a vinyl layer and a backing). The machine only cuts through the vinyl, so you can easily peel away the excess to reveal your design attached to the backing. Hope this helps!
mine didn't come with the extra materials only one black vinyl piece
Do you sell a learners book?
I just bought a cricut explorer 3 and did not get anything other than the machine
I had a Cricut explore 2. I want to buy the Explore 3 but wonder if I need to buy a new mat. The Explore 2 uses a 12"x12 or 12 x 24 mat. The Explore 3 cuts 13" wide. Is there a new mat size for it?
no the old mats work just the same with the explore 3 and maker 3
Can you engrave with this machine?
What is sticker cardstock
Circuit explore 3 product overview
i love this