I love my Ott light. I also bought 5000 kelvin light bulbs from Amazon that I use in a floor lamp in my craft room - the kind with spidery looking arms that bend every which way - and the ceiling light. Works great!
Thank you for discussing the cheap lamps and showing their limitations. I think people should get the prices of the cheap lamps and see what they can and cannot do. And then get prices of lamps that CAN do things they need, such as brightness or daylight white temperature. And THEN maybe see what kind of sale you need, to be able to get the best light that CAN do what you need. Joann’s has good sales on Ott lights often, as well as coupons you can use. So you could get an Ott light for the price of a cheap light. Same thing for the Cricut light. It’s very expensive, but maybe they will have a sale that would make it possible to get one. My point is to see what features you need in what would be your “dream light”, and do NOT settle for something cheap that will only give you frustration, when you could just wait for a sale to get a better one at the same price as the cheapie. I see SO many comments just referring to price.. don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. You DO get what you pay for (most of the time). And the cheapie lights won’t last as long, so you could end up needing to buy it twice, so you spend as much or more than if you bought a better one in the first place.
Thank you, Angie. I appreciate the review. I have used a Lee Valley light that has a magnifier but does attach to my craft table. It is the best craft light I have ever had. Sits way above my table and can be pulled down with just my hand not needing knob adjustments. I love the magnifier for detail work. I now realize I do not need a Cricut light. LOL
It’s my birthday soon and I’ve already been hinting, so I was sure to watch this while the other half was pretending not to listen 😂 Thanks again Angie, my wee fave! 🏴
So helpful! I have a smaller Ott table style, and I have noticed some issues at night with seeing colors correctly - thus so explains at least part of that!
Thank you so much for the review. I have the ottlite that come with floor pedestal and it has the option to clamp. Mine also has two lights. A long light and one with light that has a glass that magnifies with a built in small magnifier for projects to look even closer. very sturdy and I can use either light.
Thank you so much for reviewing these lights I do have an Ott o light with an amplifier on it and it is a floor model which if I had the choice again I would get a desk top the floor model I had to put between two tables so it won't fall over so I would get the desk light myself I bought it it show in probably 10-15 years ago I had to change the bulb once because the lamp. Knocked over on the floor and the was $18 from Amazon $35 from Jo-ann's thank you for taking the time to compare because if I get another one I will probably get another Otto I've been happy with it so far thanks again Vicki Texas
Hello Angie I know you are talking about lights but I see you have changed your craft room and o love it. Can you tell me where you brought the shelves stands for your circuit and other items. I have my extra room I’m trying to get right but just can’t seem to find the right stands for storage. Thanks very much
hi I am torn between buying the 360 OR a Lume Cube Ring Light as I am looking to have one light for crafting, photography and potential content creation...any tips?
Hello Angie this is my first time ever owning and using a Cricut i have the Cricut explore 3 I did watch your video on the blades and wow amazing !!! I’m just lost on the explore 3 because I hardly hear anyone talk about it or videos on it very minimal. My question is what blades can I use on that machine and what can I cut on it ? I’ve been told you can not engrave with this machine that’s it’s only usable for card stock. I’m wanting to do felt and leather and of course card stock. Could you PLEASE help me with this machine I’m so nervous to use this because I don’t know where to start ?
Any of my videos that are using the Explore Air 2 will apply to the Explore 3. The Explore 3 is just a newer machine so I have had less time to make videos. Engraving can be done but you would need to use an off brand tool that could void your warranty. Felt works with the Explore but only stiff felt. And I only use faux leather with my Explore. I don't like how it cuts real leather.
I totally get it with lights for crafting, sewing and colouring and it took me ages to find the right one and a couple of years ago I settled for the BenQ WiT e-reading lamp. A lot of money but with a max lux of 5700k, totally adjustable and a bulb life of 50,000 I thought it was worth the investment and it hasn't let me down. Desk stand is large but able to get a clamp or floor stand for it. I like the design of the Cricut one though. x
Thanks for your videos I’d love to have this but if only Cricut can lower their prices 😂 that be great especially these times we are living in these lights are 1 car payment for me.
I love my Ott light. I also bought 5000 kelvin light bulbs from Amazon that I use in a floor lamp in my craft room - the kind with spidery looking arms that bend every which way - and the ceiling light. Works great!
YES! Those bulbs can change everything!!
Angie, Thank you so much for your informative videos. They are always very thorough and offer a lot of valuable information.
Thank you for discussing the cheap lamps and showing their limitations. I think people should get the prices of the cheap lamps and see what they can and cannot do. And then get prices of lamps that CAN do things they need, such as brightness or daylight white temperature. And THEN maybe see what kind of sale you need, to be able to get the best light that CAN do what you need. Joann’s has good sales on Ott lights often, as well as coupons you can use. So you could get an Ott light for the price of a cheap light. Same thing for the Cricut light. It’s very expensive, but maybe they will have a sale that would make it possible to get one. My point is to see what features you need in what would be your “dream light”, and do NOT settle for something cheap that will only give you frustration, when you could just wait for a sale to get a better one at the same price as the cheapie. I see SO many comments just referring to price.. don’t be penny wise and pound foolish. You DO get what you pay for (most of the time). And the cheapie lights won’t last as long, so you could end up needing to buy it twice, so you spend as much or more than if you bought a better one in the first place.
Thank you for the great comment! I completely agree with this statement and I always recommend waiting for a sale!
Thank you, Angie. I appreciate the review. I have used a Lee Valley light that has a magnifier but does attach to my craft table. It is the best craft light I have ever had. Sits way above my table and can be pulled down with just my hand not needing knob adjustments. I love the magnifier for detail work. I now realize I do not need a Cricut light. LOL
I really don't think everyone needs one! So I wanted to give lots of options!
Thanks so much for doing this light comparison, it’s not an easy task getting the right lighting for sure! I appreciate you!!! Sending blessings!
It’s my birthday soon and I’ve already been hinting, so I was sure to watch this while the other half was pretending not to listen 😂 Thanks again Angie, my wee fave! 🏴
Happy early birthday! And be sure to turn it up! HA!
So helpful! I have a smaller Ott table style, and I have noticed some issues at night with seeing colors correctly - thus so explains at least part of that!
Glad it was helpful!
Love the variety of your videos. Thanks Angie!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for the review. I have the ottlite that come with floor pedestal and it has the option to clamp. Mine also has two lights. A long light and one with light that has a glass that magnifies with a built in small magnifier for projects to look even closer. very sturdy and I can use either light.
Oh two lights in one! I like it!
Thank you so much for this comparison review. Your hair looks beautiful by the way!
Thanks! I had JUST gotten it cut in this video!
Thank you so much for reviewing these lights I do have an Ott o light with an amplifier on it and it is a floor model which if I had the choice again I would get a desk top the floor model I had to put between two tables so it won't fall over so I would get the desk light myself I bought it it show in probably 10-15 years ago I had to change the bulb once because the lamp. Knocked over on the floor and the was $18 from Amazon $35 from Jo-ann's thank you for taking the time to compare because if I get another one I will probably get another Otto I've been happy with it so far thanks again Vicki Texas
Is the lamp (bulb) replaceable in the Cricut Bright 360? Thanks for your review.
No it is not.
Thank you once again a very helpful video! Thank you for sharing hugs Liz…
Thanks for watching!
@@AngieHolden You are very welcome!
I enjoyed watching your review. I just wish that Cricut made their lamps white. Hopefully, they will in the future.
Hello Angie I know you are talking about lights but I see you have changed your craft room and o love it. Can you tell me where you brought the shelves stands for your circuit and other items. I have my extra room I’m trying to get right but just can’t seem to find the right stands for storage. Thanks very much
All of the details coming at you next Friday! I haven't quite finished and want to get it just right!
@@AngieHolden it’s really nice I noticed right away
hi I am torn between buying the 360 OR a Lume Cube Ring Light as I am looking to have one light for crafting, photography and potential content creation...any tips?
They would both be good for that. A ring light may be larger if you are looking to light a larger area for the content creation portion.
Hello Angie this is my first time ever owning and using a Cricut i have the Cricut explore 3 I did watch your video on the blades and wow amazing !!! I’m just lost on the explore 3 because I hardly hear anyone talk about it or videos on it very minimal. My question is what blades can I use on that machine and what can I cut on it ? I’ve been told you can not engrave with this machine that’s it’s only usable for card stock. I’m wanting to do felt and leather and of course card stock. Could you PLEASE help me with this machine I’m so nervous to use this because I don’t know where to start ?
Any of my videos that are using the Explore Air 2 will apply to the Explore 3. The Explore 3 is just a newer machine so I have had less time to make videos. Engraving can be done but you would need to use an off brand tool that could void your warranty. Felt works with the Explore but only stiff felt. And I only use faux leather with my Explore. I don't like how it cuts real leather.
Thank you so much.
No worries!
Does Cricut make any magnifiers to go on their light? I need both good light and good magnification.
No they do not.
@@AngieHolden Thank you for letting me know! I wish there was a third-party clip-on magnifier that would work.
Is the Cricut Bright 360 dual voltage? I'd like to use it in UK. But I can't find any information about it
I am actually unsure as I have not seen anything that says that.
Totally unrelated to this video…but, do you have a link to the shelves your Cricut machines are on? TIA ☺️
I will have a video up on the entire space next Friday. Just finishing it up!
@@AngieHolden Wonderful. Thank you 😊
Get you some little zip ties for that black lamp cord & attach it to the frame! Goodness, that cord would have driven me insane after a year & a half…
I rarely use that lamp but yes...SO FREAKING ANNOYING.
CRICUT has lights now!
Yes they do!
I totally get it with lights for crafting, sewing and colouring and it took me ages to find the right one and a couple of years ago I settled for the BenQ WiT e-reading lamp. A lot of money but with a max lux of 5700k, totally adjustable and a bulb life of 50,000 I thought it was worth the investment and it hasn't let me down. Desk stand is large but able to get a clamp or floor stand for it. I like the design of the Cricut one though. x
They are such an investment regardless of which you choose but so worth it!
great info thank you
Glad it was helpful!
@@AngieHolden yes it was
Hi is there anyway to test that the lamp works before you click it into the base? Once it’s in the base you can’t take it apart
No there isn't.
Even with the table lamp? I think the floor lamp is different?
I don't actually have the table lamp so I can't speak to how it works. Perhaps?
Beutyfool sister 👍👍👍👌👌👌
I like my ott light
That is awesome!
This may be the end of the search for a perfect crafting light. Besides Cricut crafting, I can see me using it for knitting & sewing and more.
Oh definitely! A light for everything!
Thanks God I don't need lights with thoses prices🤦
I think you will find a light in this that will work and in your price range!
Thanks for your videos I’d love to have this but if only Cricut can lower their prices 😂 that be great especially these times we are living in these lights are 1 car payment for me.
I know they will be on sale. Cricut is ALWAYS running a big sale.
didn't know cricut had a ....light
Just released!
The cricut light is most definitely not worth it.
This light is way too expensive for what it is... There are HEAPS of cheaper alternatives out there...
I think there are options for everyone on the market and I tried to get a few of those for comparison here.