Well done presentation - I like that you are organized, well-spoken, and you know your subject matter. Thank you! I am considering buying a Cricut, so this helped me understand the differences between their 2024 models. Next, I need to figure out what I would actually USE the Cricut to do. LOL!
I do not own a printer and I'm looking for the least expensive cricut that will allow me to use multiple colors on my stickers. I saw in this video the cricut joy extra can do stickers with multiple colors but it looks like you need a printer. Can you tell me which one would be best for this please? Thank you. Your video was very helpful :)
A Cricut cannot print, it can scan printed items and cut them into stickers. They can also draw with pens. No matter which Cricut you opt for you will need a separate printer for stickers. That being said, the Joy Xtra is a great option for stickers and lots of other projects.
@@SarahVanderkooy thank youu. I'm gonna gig to curate a sex museum here in the Caribbean. Sex Ed and Wellness will be my focus. I'm on here wondering if a machine like this will be useful for museum merch, workshops ect. Thanks For your lovely videos and advice 🇹🇹✨💕
Most cardstock and other thick papers can be cut with the regular blade that comes with any Cricut. Depending on how thick the material is you may need to deep point or knife blade, in that case the Maker 3 would be the right option.
The Venture will cut huge pieces of material but not cardboard. Only thick cardstock. I've done poster board cutout with it. The Maker 3 can cut cardboard but you are limited to a 12x12 piece at a time.
Yes. You can use the images in Design Space or add anything you want. That includes your own designs you create outside of the software or designs you buy from Etsy or elsewhere.
I am thinking of buying a cricket, but am struggling to decide which one could possibly reproduce a clear sticker material with white lettering. I am needing to produce instructional placards that would be placed on a dark stained wood on a high gloss finish. Can you make a recommendation? I wish I could send you a photo example for you to see what I am trying to reproduce.
I have watched several of your videos as I’m trying to decide if I should purchase the cricut maker3 or the S1 (20 or 40). Of course the maker is significantly lower priced and it appears that you can cut “wood” with it but I’m wondering if you can make good quality puzzles and toys such as perpetual calendars and other items that might be used by preschools that require letters, numbers words be “engraved”.
Yes you can cut wood with a Cricut, but I would reserve that for small basic projects. It takes a long time and the blade dulls quickly. Your only option for wood is thin balsawood or basswood. If you want to get into wood crafts like you mentioned a laser is definitely the way to go. I use both a laser and Cricut but I use them for very different types of crafts.
Great video. I am new to Cricut but love to craft. Not sure which machine would suit me best as I am looking to buy one to use for my daughter's wedding ... gift bags; tables, iron ons, etc., etc. Which would you recommend? Thank you.
Congratulations to your daughter! I would opt for either the Explore or Maker series to accommodate some of the bigger crafts you want to make. The Maker series has more tools available to you like a rotary blade for fabric, knife blade for wood and more. If you want to be able to do everything, the Maker 3 is the way to go. If you want to cut paper, iron on, and vinyl, an Explore machine would be the right fit.
This was a great video, thank you! Can you tell me which machines use the USB? I have the Joy and have had nothing but problems with the Bluetooth-only connection.
I only use ink jet paper and the new/improved sticker sets from Circuit are awesome. Look for the waterproof sticker sets. I also like Neato label sticker sheets, those can be found on Amazon.
OK, I will have to look into it. thanks. I have done all my printing so far on my color lazer printer on the HTVRont sticker paper and have had good results so far.@@SarahVanderkooy
Thanks so much. This was very very helpful. You answered my questions and many I didnt know I had. I've never b4 so it was great to see all the options.
Aloha, im super new to this and im wanting to buy a cricut machine to make designs for hats and possibly tote bags....is all the vinyl the same or is there a specific kind I need ? cause im seeing this transfer tape and then I also see iron on vinyl.
Great question. There are a few different kinds. Adhesive vinyl sticks to hard surfaces, permanently. You use transfer tape to move the cut design to the piece. Like vinyl words on a sign. HTV (heat transfer vinyl) also called iron-on vinyl is adhered to fabric with heat, it's not sticky on it's own. If you want to make hats and totes you would cut HTV and press it onto the fabric with an EasyPress or iron. Hope that helps!
om my gosh so helpful. one more question please. so if I get the cricut maker 3. do I need to get anything additional to be able to cut heat trasfer foil? so much to consider and at the same time I dont want to buy things that I dont need. I super appreciate your help. @@SarahVanderkooy
$429 for the maker 3 ?? 😮 I just got some Christmas money and decided to get it I found a crazy good code online that gave me 30% off So i got the maker 3 with everything bundle and 1 month subscription for $260 (taxes included) I can't believe i got such a good deal ❤
I think the Joy Xtra is the better bet. Lightweight, compact, easy to use, almost all the same functions as the Explore Air 2. Just a slightly smaller working area, it's letter sized vs 12 x 12.
Smart material can be run through the Maker 3 without a mat. Other materials need to be placed on the sticky mat in order to be cut. With smart materials you can cut longer than the standard 12 inch mat too.
It depends on what you are making. If you want to make designs longer than 12 inches you'll need smart materials. If you don't think you'll do that, you would be fine with the Maker.
ok.... for clarity. The joy extra. That will PRINT stickers and then cut them out ? Or do i have to print them on MY printer then have the cricut cut them ? My printer never bloody works.
Cricut machines cannot print. You can use the Cricut Design software to design stickers, print them on a separate printer, then cut them with your Cricut.
I am new to cricut so I am unsure of which one to purchase. I know you said Joy Xtra but I want to print lots of sizes and materials. I would hope to use the machine even for gifts. I was thinking about the Maker 3 after watching your video. Thank you for sending by the way! Do you think this is a smart purchase?
I want cricut to make precise cut for envelope. I plan to buy explore 2. My question is do I still need to buy a scoring pen with it? Note I am still a beginner in business
The explore air 2 can score paper with the scoring stylus. If you purchase a bundle just check and see what comes with it, it might include the scoring stylus. If not you can purchase it separately, it's $10 regular price.
@@SarahVanderkooy oh because of the actual printer being used Hu? I do have another question. Okay so for the stickers, do you have any recommendations on what settings to use on the cricut when cutting? I'm assuming since I would have to apply the lamination over the sticker paper, it'll be thicker. How would I know which setting to use to cut the sticker to the sticker paper backing but not through it, and then which one to then cut through all the layers?
If i currently own a cricut air explorer 2 is it worth buying the maker if I mostly just do print and cut and cut everyday iron on vinyl ? Will I see a faster speed in print and cut on the maker 3 ? Please get back with me
If that's your main focus and your machine is working well I don't think you need to upgrade. It does cut faster but the scanning speed for print than cut seems to be similar.
I think that really depends what you want to do. My kid's elementary school has a Maker 3 that teachers use. Most of them use it to cut paper that normally would be done by hand. Great time saver. But you can easily cut paper with any of the smaller machines as well.
You can definitely cut puff vinyl with any Cricut machine using the standard blade that comes with it. It's a type of iron on or HTV and applies nicely to fabric with heat.
A Cricut is not a printer so you would need a printer first. Cricut can help you design the labels then cut them out after you print. I use an expensive Canon ink jet to print on speciality vinyl or sticker paper to make my candle labels.
With the pens it depends on which ones you are using. Most are not, but you can get infusible ink pens that can be cured with heat and are then permanent.
This video is amazing thank you so much, can't wait to get my wife into the world of cricut
There actually is an Explorer prior to Explorer Air 2. I have it and love it as I can still use cartridges in it. ❤️
Yes the original was great! So glad it's still working for you, happy crafting 😁
awesome i was so confused as new learner in this field .. THANKS !!!
So glad it was helpful!
Great video that clarified a lot for me considering a Cricut machine. Clear, concise presentation with no background music. Thank you!
Well done presentation - I like that you are organized, well-spoken, and you know your subject matter. Thank you! I am considering buying a Cricut, so this helped me understand the differences between their 2024 models. Next, I need to figure out what I would actually USE the Cricut to do. LOL!
Which would be better for occasional t-shirt designs?
You are so good in explaining, it really helps, ❤
Thank you!
Great organized and informative video. Thank you
This is soo helpful! Thank you!!
Wet in depth, clear and articulate. This helped me make my decision on which one to choose. Thank you
I'm so glad to hear that!
I do not own a printer and I'm looking for the least expensive cricut that will allow me to use multiple colors on my stickers. I saw in this video the cricut joy extra can do stickers with multiple colors but it looks like you need a printer. Can you tell me which one would be best for this please? Thank you. Your video was very helpful :)
A Cricut cannot print, it can scan printed items and cut them into stickers. They can also draw with pens. No matter which Cricut you opt for you will need a separate printer for stickers. That being said, the Joy Xtra is a great option for stickers and lots of other projects.
Hey do you ever use the silhouette?
Thanks For making this video 💜 new to it all. Very excited. Been a long time wanting to get a machine 😊
I owned a Silhouette years ago and loved it, they make great machines. I just don't own any currently. Thanks for watching!
@@SarahVanderkooy thank youu. I'm gonna gig to curate a sex museum here in the Caribbean. Sex Ed and Wellness will be my focus. I'm on here wondering if a machine like this will be useful for museum merch, workshops ect. Thanks For your lovely videos and advice 🇹🇹✨💕
I am starting to get into book binding and I want to make custom book covers. Which cricut would you recommend?
Most cardstock and other thick papers can be cut with the regular blade that comes with any Cricut. Depending on how thick the material is you may need to deep point or knife blade, in that case the Maker 3 would be the right option.
Great video and information plus display of all the cricut.
A brilliant, insightful, precise presentation & review 👍 loved it ❤
I want to create big cardboard decorations for birthday parties. Would you go with Venture or maker 3? Thank you!
The Venture will cut huge pieces of material but not cardboard. Only thick cardstock. I've done poster board cutout with it. The Maker 3 can cut cardboard but you are limited to a 12x12 piece at a time.
Wonderful presentation of just a tremendous amount of helpful information. Thank you!!
Can you write whatever you want or create your own design and size
Yes. You can use the images in Design Space or add anything you want. That includes your own designs you create outside of the software or designs you buy from Etsy or elsewhere.
You did an amazing job with this video!! Thank YOU!!!!
I am thinking of buying a cricket, but am struggling to decide which one could possibly reproduce a clear sticker material with white lettering. I am needing to produce instructional placards that would be placed on a dark stained wood on a high gloss finish. Can you make a recommendation? I wish I could send you a photo example for you to see what I am trying to reproduce.
I have watched several of your videos as I’m trying to decide if I should purchase the cricut maker3 or the S1 (20 or 40). Of course the maker is significantly lower priced and it appears that you can cut “wood” with it but I’m wondering if you can make good quality puzzles and toys such as perpetual calendars and other items that might be used by preschools that require letters, numbers words be “engraved”.
Yes you can cut wood with a Cricut, but I would reserve that for small basic projects. It takes a long time and the blade dulls quickly. Your only option for wood is thin balsawood or basswood. If you want to get into wood crafts like you mentioned a laser is definitely the way to go. I use both a laser and Cricut but I use them for very different types of crafts.
Thank you so much! This is quite a useful summary of all! ◡̈ I now know which one I should get next!
Great video. I am new to Cricut but love to craft. Not sure which machine would suit me best as I am looking to buy one to use for my daughter's wedding ... gift bags; tables, iron ons, etc., etc. Which would you recommend? Thank you.
Congratulations to your daughter! I would opt for either the Explore or Maker series to accommodate some of the bigger crafts you want to make. The Maker series has more tools available to you like a rotary blade for fabric, knife blade for wood and more. If you want to be able to do everything, the Maker 3 is the way to go. If you want to cut paper, iron on, and vinyl, an Explore machine would be the right fit.
This was a great video, thank you! Can you tell me which machines use the USB? I have the Joy and have had nothing but problems with the Bluetooth-only connection.
The Joy and Joy Xtra are the only 2 machines that cannot use USB. They have to be run on Bluetooth. Everything else has a corded USB option.
@@SarahVanderkooy Thank you SO much! ❤️
Great tutorial/comparison.
What paper do you suggest for sticker paper? Laser or inkjet?
I only use ink jet paper and the new/improved sticker sets from Circuit are awesome. Look for the waterproof sticker sets. I also like Neato label sticker sheets, those can be found on Amazon.
OK, I will have to look into it. thanks. I have done all my printing so far on my color lazer printer on the HTVRont sticker paper and have had good results so far.@@SarahVanderkooy
Very helpful. Thanks
Thanks so much. This was very very helpful. You answered my questions and many I didnt know I had. I've never b4 so it was great to see all the options.
Wonderful! Thanks for watching.
Aloha, im super new to this and im wanting to buy a cricut machine to make designs for hats and possibly tote bags....is all the vinyl the same or is there a specific kind I need ? cause im seeing this transfer tape and then I also see iron on vinyl.
Great question. There are a few different kinds. Adhesive vinyl sticks to hard surfaces, permanently. You use transfer tape to move the cut design to the piece. Like vinyl words on a sign. HTV (heat transfer vinyl) also called iron-on vinyl is adhered to fabric with heat, it's not sticky on it's own. If you want to make hats and totes you would cut HTV and press it onto the fabric with an EasyPress or iron. Hope that helps!
om my gosh so helpful. one more question please. so if I get the cricut maker 3. do I need to get anything additional to be able to cut heat trasfer foil? so much to consider and at the same time I dont want to buy things that I dont need. I super appreciate your help. @@SarahVanderkooy
Thanks a lot.Great video.
$429 for the maker 3 ?? 😮
I just got some Christmas money and decided to get it
I found a crazy good code online that gave me 30% off
So i got the maker 3 with everything bundle and 1 month subscription for $260 (taxes included)
I can't believe i got such a good deal ❤
They have been running some great sales, so glad you got to take advantage of one. Enjoy!
cricut joy extra or explore air 2? thanks
I think the Joy Xtra is the better bet. Lightweight, compact, easy to use, almost all the same functions as the Explore Air 2. Just a slightly smaller working area, it's letter sized vs 12 x 12.
I'm totally new to this. Looking to purchase a Maker 3, probably. But, what is "Smart Material"?
Smart material can be run through the Maker 3 without a mat. Other materials need to be placed on the sticky mat in order to be cut. With smart materials you can cut longer than the standard 12 inch mat too.
Do you think that it's better to have the smart materials to use or better to have a mat beneath? Debating between the maker and maker 3. Thanks!
It depends on what you are making. If you want to make designs longer than 12 inches you'll need smart materials. If you don't think you'll do that, you would be fine with the Maker.
ok.... for clarity. The joy extra. That will PRINT stickers and then cut them out ? Or do i have to print them on MY printer then have the cricut cut them ? My printer never bloody works.
Cricut machines cannot print. You can use the Cricut Design software to design stickers, print them on a separate printer, then cut them with your Cricut.
Can the Maker 3 be connected to my computer with a usb cord ?
Yes, and it comes with the cord.
I have Stahls PS Twill and Vinyl. would I be able to use them with a Cricut?
That should work, most craft vinyl can be cut with Cricut.
@SarahVanderkooy thank you for the reply. BTW video is excellent!
Does the Venture emboss?
No. The closest you can get is a scoring tool to add fold lines.
@SarahVanderkooy does any of them? I believe you mentioned embossing
Do these connect to iPad ? Or I’ll have to get computer
Yes an iPad or phone work too, there is a Cricut app you can download. No need for a computer.
Just made my purchase bought explore 3. thank you for this video !
So helpful thank you
I am new to cricut so I am unsure of which one to purchase. I know you said Joy Xtra but I want to print lots of sizes and materials. I would hope to use the machine even for gifts. I was thinking about the Maker 3 after watching your video. Thank you for sending by the way! Do you think this is a smart purchase?
If you will want to go larger than the Joy Xtra the Maker 3 is a great choice. It can do everything, and it will grow with you.
@@SarahVanderkooy Thank you!
what is a smart material?
A roll of iron on or permanent vinyl that can be fed right into the machine without a mat.
I want cricut to make precise cut for envelope. I plan to buy explore 2. My question is do I still need to buy a scoring pen with it? Note I am still a beginner in business
The explore air 2 can score paper with the scoring stylus. If you purchase a bundle just check and see what comes with it, it might include the scoring stylus. If not you can purchase it separately, it's $10 regular price.
@@SarahVanderkooy tmr I might buy my air explore 2. I wanna know if I can deboss and emboss using air 2 and what blade do I needed?
I have a question. Can you print and cut stickers on smart vynal on the roll? Or will you always have to cut it to a sheet?
It will have to be a sheet, there is a limit to how much can be printed.
@@SarahVanderkooy oh because of the actual printer being used Hu? I do have another question. Okay so for the stickers, do you have any recommendations on what settings to use on the cricut when cutting? I'm assuming since I would have to apply the lamination over the sticker paper, it'll be thicker. How would I know which setting to use to cut the sticker to the sticker paper backing but not through it, and then which one to then cut through all the layers?
If i currently own a cricut air explorer 2 is it worth buying the maker if I mostly just do print and cut and cut everyday iron on vinyl ? Will I see a faster speed in print and cut on the maker 3 ? Please get back with me
If that's your main focus and your machine is working well I don't think you need to upgrade. It does cut faster but the scanning speed for print than cut seems to be similar.
What cricut machine is best for a kindergarten teacher?
I think that really depends what you want to do. My kid's elementary school has a Maker 3 that teachers use. Most of them use it to cut paper that normally would be done by hand. Great time saver. But you can easily cut paper with any of the smaller machines as well.
is the joy extra A4 sheets of paper?
Yes
I am a complete beginner. I got interested because I saw a tutorial on 3D puff vinyl print. Can I make that with the joy extra?
You can definitely cut puff vinyl with any Cricut machine using the standard blade that comes with it. It's a type of iron on or HTV and applies nicely to fabric with heat.
@@SarahVanderkooy thanks for the quick response ☺️. Can I use a normal home iron instead of the cricut heat press?
@@BilingualAfricanStories I heard from a couple different sources yes you can
Where can I buy these machine?
There are links in the description or try a craft store, Walmart or Target.
Which one can cut magnetic sheet
You will need an Explore or Maker machine and the deep point blade to cut a magnetic sheet.
So I'm in the process of creating a candle business. I'm looking for a device that can print labels for me. No cricuts can help with this?
A Cricut is not a printer so you would need a printer first. Cricut can help you design the labels then cut them out after you print. I use an expensive Canon ink jet to print on speciality vinyl or sticker paper to make my candle labels.
Is the explore Air 2 better then the Explore 3? 2:10
The Explore 3 is an upgrade from the Explore Air 2. All the same features but with the ability to use Smart materials.
Is the ink wash proof
With the pens it depends on which ones you are using. Most are not, but you can get infusible ink pens that can be cured with heat and are then permanent.