You are amazing! Thanks so much for doing this- helped me make an informed decision about no real need to upgrade to Maker 3 because I have only had it 1 year.
Thank you for this... I knew you should be able to use smart material. I'm still new to cricut and didn't want to feel pressured to buy another machine. Now I just need a paper cutter!
Thanks for saving me a small fortune. I’ve just recently bought the cricut maker and was gutted when they released a new one. Thanks for taking the sting from my pocket. Lots of love from Dublin,Ireland
Thanks a whole bunch Angie. Just bought my Maker last October and was really wondering if I had made a mistake. Not needing to cut anything longer than the 24 inches, I'm feeling so much better after watching your video. I also don't see the need for the extra speed either right now. You're like the Cricut psychiatrist!
So glad you did this. I haven’t had my Explorer Air very long. Now I can try the Smart Vinyl. You are always on top of things keeping us informed. Thank you so much for that.
I have the Maker and of course, they came out with another. I recently purchased the Smart Iron-On and I was wondering if it would work with my Maker...I knew that I could rely on you for the answer. Great video!! You are always thorough and to the point.
Thank you so much for this video I bought some smart vinyl and was going to take it back because I wasn’t sure that I could use it on my Explorer air 2 that I just bought in June! Was thrilled to find out I could!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Hi Angie, fabulous video! I've had my Maker for about a year and this video has really reassured me not to upgrade any time soon for what I am doing! Thank you
This video was super helpful! I just got my maker for my birthday in December and was sad it was right before the maker 3 came out. Thank you for showing how to make my normal maker work!
Thank you so much for trying this!!! Now I don't feel so bad about buying the regular maker right before knowing about the newer models! I really want to try the sticky cardstock!
Hi Angie, this was so informative. I have a Maker and I wondered about the smart vinyl. I love options and you give us that. I love it that you experiment then inform us. You do the leg work and we reap the rewards. Yeah!🎉 You are wonderful.
I don’t want to be a Debbie down. I feel the smart materials keeps our cost up because you have to purchase from Cricut. I appreciate your videos! You are great. I have used my air 2 without a cutter just fine several times.
You are fine! It is definitely a personal choice whether to use them or not. I just wanted to show what I was able to do in case anyone else wanted to try!
I purchase a lot of my Cricut supplies from HSN..and they have flex pay (cost broken down over months but they ship the item with the first payment.). HSN just had a 24-hour craft event on 8/23/21, which they do 5-6 times a year and they offered Smart vinyl and the Smart cardstock. Check 'em out and happy crafting!
Thank you so much for this video! I was so bummed thinking I wouldn’t be able to use those materials as I have a Cricut air 2! Thank for all this information!
Like some others mentioned, I purchased my Maker two weeks before the announcement and I was so angry. But, once I heard about the differences between the two machines I was kind of settled with my Maker. I don’t cut really long things and I’m pretty patient so I’m ok with the speed of my Maker. However, I have heard that if you do a lot of deep blade cutting, like balsa wood, the speed in the new Maker 3 would be a game changer! I do love to cut wood but not a lot. I’m very happy to know it can cut the new smart materials on the original Maker. Thanks!😊
That is interesting The one I am probably going to try myself is the sticker cardstock. Since I have an oversized mat and a ton of vinyl, I can already cut larger pieces. but the sticker cardstock looks quite interesting.
What kind of oversized mat do you have? Im wanting to do large window decals and doing it in parts is quite frustrating. I cried when they announced the 3 because I had purchased my maker on the same day they announced it.
@@kit6863 Oh that is frustrating Kit! You can get a 12 x 24" Cricut mat (which cuts 11.5 x 23.5). I got one a while ago and have only used it one time. Even though the cutting off the mat sounds like a nice feature, for me it is not something I would do very often. I believe with the 3 you would still only be able to cut 11.5 wide, but you could cut longer than 23.5. How large did you need to go?
Thank u for satisfying my curiosity! It is nice to know in a pinch u can use smart vinyl within mat size. ❤ thank u also having to keep straight cut and limited size to like having mat. Love your content…
It’s good to know that it works because now I can try smart vinyl for myself before getting the new machine. I’ve heard from a lot people that they don’t like smart vinyl so it’ll be nice to try it out for myself on my current maker before spending money on a maker 3 in case I end up not liking it either.
I dunno if anyone has said this yet, but cricut have said on the older versions that the smart materials should be used with a mat. So that's probably your issue
Great video very good information I do have the Cricut maker I'm glad to know it does cut the smart vinyl but the Cricut maker does cut longer projects without the hassle. Thanks for the video
I have had a Joy machine for over a year now and I love it for its size but boy there is a lot of wastage on Smart materials in my opinion plus it tends to be more expensive. To this end I have stopped buying the Smart materials and just use the mats. I have a maker and so no reason to upgrade.
Thanks for the info. I hate the fact that the two projects I didn't do with Smart Iron On, did not get weeded very well because I used a mat. I'll try it again and see if I can use the really expensive Smart materials...
@@AngieHolden I experienced the same type of issue until I dialed in the settings on my Maker. The first cuts showed no signs of any actual cuts. I kept changing material setting and increasing pressure and at 100 lb cardstock, with more pressure, I saw cuts. I then realized that the cuts are there probably all along, and with flocked HTV chosen and I just had to trust it and to weed it. Lol. Cricut Black Shimmer Smart Vinyl. Thanks for the testing!
@@TexasKid747 @Angie Holden I am having the same issue. I have the Explore Air 2 tried cutting the Blue Shimmer Smart Vinyl. It cuts it but not all the way through to were I can weed it. What setting did you use?
Thanks for the tips. I just got the auto press from HSN and it came with the smart Vinyl as a bundle kit. But I don't know if you mentioned it or I missed it but can you put the smart vinyl on a mat to cut for my maker?
so glad you tried this! I think its great for smart vinyl and stuff, but is the smart iron on any good? compared to other brands like siser? is their regular vinyl better for regular vinyl projects? I understand that cricut is trying to monopolize their brand and they want you to use their stuff with their machines, but if the 'smart materials' aren't worth the money, then I really don't see the benefit of getting a new machine. (I don't know if any of that made any sense lol) I know I personally have my favorites, just wondering how this smart vinyl holds up on things like car decals or tshirts. While its great to be able to cut without a mat, if it doesn't last or costs more money everytime you need to buy vinyl because there is no mat, then I just can't justify buying a new machine.
Woohoo! I thought you might do this ! I’m so glad you did! My maker is less than a year old and I have no intention of buying another one at my age. I am excited about the smart materials and I will definitely buy some. I also have a sizable collection of Oracal 651. Can it be cut without a mat?
That is completely correct with one correction. I have been trying to find other brands that will work with no success even when I cut them to the right width. So I don't want to promise that other brands will work at all.
Hello Angie, AWESOME demos!!👏🏽👏🏽 Have you tried using the Smart Sticker Cardstock with the Foiling Tools with the Maker?? If yes, will you please send me the link to your video? If no, will you please test that out for us? Have a great day!!🥰🙋🏻♀️💜tfs
I was just getting ready to try and figure id see if there is a video. Other than my exp 2 not being a real powerhouse as far as pulling material in i dont see why you couldnt leave a space and set it up like multiple 12x24" sheets. Just forward it to next cut. Ill try it soon as I find something big enough to cut.
Hmmmm, ok, first of all TY very much for helping me to end this 3-day dilemma of if I have to go with the top of line machines in order to satisfy my curiosity and desire to do the most I can do. I am just starting to craft with this technology and I'm that person that wants to put it through its' paces and try everything to see where I wanna end up with it. I don't want to fork over a lot of money to try things out. I feel like Cri... and Sil... need to come up with a junk yard dog type bundle that allows beginners to afford all that the machine can do for about 150.00... maybe it would be a rental or rent to own as you go type thing! Now for my thoughts on your vid, as a tech person, I'm thinking, what make this smart material? Can you use the smart materials with the mats? I'm into the technology aaand the crafting, so I wonder if, well 1st of all Cricut should be able to do a simple software update to these machines to get them to except these new materials, or could we, or Cricut alter the materials to the older machines. lol there would be a lot of money wasted from mats un-sold... I would rather buy 2 of the older ones, or maybe even 3 or 4 to do more projects at once.???? If they would focus on getting rid of all the little hiccups that I'm hearing about, instead of making a another that has it's own new dilemmas, most buyers would not have to waste so much time before pulling the trigger to buy. I want 1 quick light project system and 1 sturdy pro version that they are willing to support continuously. Everything else should just be additions and add ons that expand what you can do. Like my mat is curling on the edge and therefore making it move to the right.......... focus on make better accessories to hold materials...better grade, not all the plastic stuff. For 500.00 the pro versions of the system should have heavy metal parts, on the machine and accessories. I feel like C... is putting too much into new functions @ 100 per function instead of perfecting what is already on the market with software/processor and hardware upgrades. To have a bunch of devices that have quirky malfunctions and keep moving forward is confusing people too much. MAKE ONE LIGHT & HEAVY WEIGHT MACHINE THAT IS GREAT ALL AROUND
You can use these materials with a mat. It really isn't the material that is the problem but rather the new innovations on the machine that make them able to cut without a mat.
Have you tried used a piece of scrap smart vinyl on that mat? If you have a small project and have a small piece can I just load it on the mat and cut it??
If they were to add on the option to our app couldn't we owner's of the other machines also have the option of printing continuously aswell . I just bought my cricut maker and now they just bought out the new one, i feel like taking it back for the new one, but the maker is better looking in my opinion, ide love to be able to continually print like that with no mat, do you know how much the new machines are yet, i haven't see them advertised here in Australia yet :) loving your videos, super helpful and love how you try things, i do too, so you save me time :) thankyou xx
The Maker 3 is $399 and the Explore 3 is $299. I really don't think the older machines will work with longer cuts as there is nothing to keep it straight over the 12 feet.
The new machines have additional guides and sensors to make sure the material is straight. Trust me as I have done a lot of experimenting I have not shared on RUclips. The material can get very crooked quickly.
surely you can change the settings for the matt size in maker space??? I wonder if Cricut will cave to demand eventually and send an update that allows us to change our older machines to be mattless. Im sure if we all beg and bug them enough they will!
You cannot do larger than the mat in Design Space. Again I don't think the machine would handle a longer cut without the material getting way off and jamming.
Thanks a lot for this explanation ❤️ I just bought an everyday smart iron on by mistake I don't know if the website could take it back so I needed to know if I can use it on my maker 2, you didn't add more pressure right? Thanks again ❤️
Just got a cricut air 2. accidentally bought smart materials. thankfully I found this video and the mistake is truely not a mistake. but can you use with a mat?
@@AngieHolden Ditto to what Erica said. If I use a mat I am assuming I would need to lessen the pressure to account for the thickness of the mat. What is your experience? Thanks ❤
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You are amazing! Thanks so much for doing this- helped me make an informed decision about no real need to upgrade to Maker 3 because I have only had it 1 year.
I just knew you’d be the first to try this!
Thank you for this... I knew you should be able to use smart material. I'm still new to cricut and didn't want to feel pressured to buy another machine. Now I just need a paper cutter!
Thanks for saving me a small fortune. I’ve just recently bought the cricut maker and was gutted when they released a new one. Thanks for taking the sting from my pocket. Lots of love from Dublin,Ireland
Great to hear!
Thanks a whole bunch Angie. Just bought my Maker last October and was really wondering if I had made a mistake. Not needing to cut anything longer than the 24 inches, I'm feeling so much better after watching your video. I also don't see the need for the extra speed either right now. You're like the Cricut psychiatrist!
Glad I could help!
Thank you, Angie. You’ve answered all the questions that we original Maker owners have! Great job!
You are so welcome!
Can always rely on you to be thorough!
Just when I was thinking of selling my maker to buy the new one mostly because of the smart materials. You did it again Angie❤️❤️❤️❤️
So glad you did this. I haven’t had my Explorer Air very long. Now I can try the Smart Vinyl. You are always on top of things keeping us informed. Thank you so much for that.
Happy to help!
I knew Angie Girl would have this figured out for us. You Go Girl!! Thank you for all you do in helping us get through our craft journey.
Thank you Angie for testing this, I have an original maker and wanted to know about the smart vinyl without wasting money
you have saved me a lot of money.. not just this video..Thank you!
Glad I could help!
I knew you'd waste no time trying this out and that's why you're the best! Thanks for the vid!
You are the best, please keep up the Great Work, you or my Favorite Craft Teacher 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I have the Maker and of course, they came out with another. I recently purchased the Smart Iron-On and I was wondering if it would work with my Maker...I knew that I could rely on you for the answer. Great video!! You are always thorough and to the point.
Thank you so much for this video I bought some smart vinyl and was going to take it back because I wasn’t sure that I could use it on my Explorer air 2 that I just bought in June! Was thrilled to find out I could!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Hi Angie, fabulous video! I've had my Maker for about a year and this video has really reassured me not to upgrade any time soon for what I am doing! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
This video was super helpful! I just got my maker for my birthday in December and was sad it was right before the maker 3 came
out. Thank you for showing how
to make my normal maker work!
Your maker will still definitely work! You just need to use a mat.
Great demonstration. Always good to know your machine is capable of handling the new materials.
You bet!
Thank you so much for trying this!!! Now I don't feel so bad about buying the regular maker right before knowing about the newer models! I really want to try the sticky cardstock!
Wow, great I don’t have to buy a new machine!
Hi Angie, this was so informative. I have a Maker and I wondered about the smart vinyl. I love options and you give us that. I love it that you experiment then inform us. You do the leg work and we reap the rewards. Yeah!🎉 You are wonderful.
I don’t want to be a Debbie down. I feel the smart materials keeps our cost up because you have to purchase from Cricut. I appreciate your videos! You are great. I have used my air 2 without a cutter just fine several times.
You are fine! It is definitely a personal choice whether to use them or not. I just wanted to show what I was able to do in case anyone else wanted to try!
I purchase a lot of my Cricut supplies from HSN..and they have flex pay (cost broken down over months but they ship the item with the first payment.). HSN just had a 24-hour craft event on 8/23/21, which they do 5-6 times a year and they offered Smart vinyl and the Smart cardstock. Check 'em out and happy crafting!
I wonder if it leaves any marks on the machine? Since there is no mat
I wonder if it leaves any marks on the machine? Since there is no mat
Finally I have been asking this question for weeks… thank you
Thank you so much for this video! I was so bummed thinking I wouldn’t be able to use those materials as I have a Cricut air 2! Thank for all this information!
You are so welcome!
Like some others mentioned, I purchased my Maker two weeks before the announcement and I was so angry. But, once I heard about the differences between the two machines I was kind of settled with my Maker. I don’t cut really long things and I’m pretty patient so I’m ok with the speed of my Maker. However, I have heard that if you do a lot of deep blade cutting, like balsa wood, the speed in the new Maker 3 would be a game changer! I do love to cut wood but not a lot. I’m very happy to know it can cut the new smart materials on the original Maker. Thanks!😊
The faster speed on the new machine is ONLY on smart materials. It is going to cut wood the same speed as the one you have.
Thank you for mentioned that the roll holder would not work in the maker Machine. I was considering purchasing one.
Glad I could help!
Thanks, i have a Air2, I love using smart materials on my Joy, it does a great job.
Great to hear!
I/m glad you showed us about the smart vinyl. Thx again
That is interesting
The one I am probably going to try myself is the sticker cardstock. Since I have an oversized mat and a ton of vinyl, I can already cut larger pieces. but the sticker cardstock looks quite interesting.
What kind of oversized mat do you have? Im wanting to do large window decals and doing it in parts is quite frustrating. I cried when they announced the 3 because I had purchased my maker on the same day they announced it.
@@kit6863 Oh that is frustrating Kit!
You can get a 12 x 24" Cricut mat (which cuts 11.5 x 23.5). I got one a while ago and have only used it one time. Even though the cutting off the mat sounds like a nice feature, for me it is not something I would do very often.
I believe with the 3 you would still only be able to cut 11.5 wide, but you could cut longer than 23.5. How large did you need to go?
Wow you are great and this one video on smart vinyl and paper has helped me so much with my Explore Air 2 Thank You
Thank you for doing this video!
Any time!
Thank u for satisfying my curiosity! It is nice to know in a pinch u can use smart vinyl within mat size. ❤ thank u also having to keep straight cut and limited size to like having mat. Love your content…
Thank you Angie for sharing this video, very inspiring and challenging us to be even more creative.
Absolutely!!
Thank-you for doing this! I knew I could count on you! You are amazing and answered my questions.
Any time!
Yes! So glad you tried this!!
Hope you like it!
This is awesome! Glad you tried this! Yet another reason to be happy with my current Maker! Thanks!❤❤❤
You bet!
Angie ... Maybe you can do a video on print and cut on the “3s” which shows colored paper!
I have done it for the original Maker: ruclips.net/video/xCEvY3LwXY8/видео.html
This is exactly what I needed to see!
It’s good to know that it works because now I can try smart vinyl for myself before getting the new machine.
I’ve heard from a lot people that they don’t like smart vinyl so it’ll be nice to try it out for myself on my current maker before spending money on a maker 3 in case I end up not liking it either.
That is a great idea!
Thank you, I was wondering.
Just the video I needed, thanks so much 💕
You're so welcome!
Very helpful demo on new smart products! Thanks....
Glad it was helpful!
Hmm thanks for doing this. I have a maker. And my Walmart sells the smart vinyl. 😀
Have fun!
Thank you for sharing this video. I would kind of like to see what settings on design space you used for these. Thank you angina for this video
I just used the premium vinyl setting or the iron on setting for them.
I dunno if anyone has said this yet, but cricut have said on the older versions that the smart materials should be used with a mat. So that's probably your issue
I understand that. I was testing it to see if it would work.
Fantastic! I like it when you do things outside of the box 😊
Thank you! 😊
Great video very good information I do have the Cricut maker I'm glad to know it does cut the smart vinyl but the Cricut maker does cut longer projects without the hassle. Thanks for the video
I have had a Joy machine for over a year now and I love it for its size but boy there is a lot of wastage on Smart materials in my opinion plus it tends to be more expensive. To this end I have stopped buying the Smart materials and just use the mats. I have a maker and so no reason to upgrade.
You could also cut regular vinyl down to the size of the smart vinyl for the joy to cut matless. I do that :)
Thanks for doing this test for us. 😊
That’s fine for me. I just bought the Air Explorer 2 so money to go to the 3
Great information. Thanks Angie for doing this video. 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the info. I hate the fact that the two projects I didn't do with Smart Iron On, did not get weeded very well because I used a mat. I'll try it again and see if I can use the really
expensive Smart materials...
Oh my gosh thank you for sharing this information. I have the Maker and was wondering if I could use the Smart Vinyl. I just got my machine in May.
You are so welcome!
Thank you
Just to be sure, I can use the smart iron on my explorer 2 with a mat
Yes you can.
This great! However, you can really see the difference in speed between them!
Oh there is a huge speed difference!
Sweet! Thank you. Now if we can just get a firmware setting upgrade to remove the 23.5" length limit!
Love this!! Now why couldn't they just send a download or a piece to install on the regular maker that we could cut longer!!
I think it would need more than just a simple fix for long cuts!
No worries someone on Etsy will make one soon ... Just like they 3d print legs lol... 😂
Yes you are Amazin!!! Thank you 🙏
Awesome! Thanks, Angie!
I can't get the smart vinyl to cut with original maker on vinyl setting or premium vinyl.
What happens when you try to cut it? I obviously cut a few projects without literally any issues at all.
@@AngieHolden I experienced the same type of issue until I dialed in the settings on my Maker. The first cuts showed no signs of any actual cuts. I kept changing material setting and increasing pressure and at 100 lb cardstock, with more pressure, I saw cuts. I then realized that the cuts are there probably all along, and with flocked HTV chosen and I just had to trust it and to weed it. Lol. Cricut Black Shimmer Smart Vinyl. Thanks for the testing!
@@TexasKid747 @Angie Holden I am having the same issue. I have the Explore Air 2 tried cutting the Blue Shimmer Smart Vinyl. It cuts it but not all the way through to were I can weed it. What setting did you use?
this is awesome .. thanks
Great info am going to try on my air 2
Good luck!
Thanks for the tips. I just got the auto press from HSN and it came with the smart Vinyl as a bundle kit. But I don't know if you mentioned it or I missed it but can you put the smart vinyl on a mat to cut for my maker?
Oh yes you can!
Thank you
Great information and it answered my questions, thank you!!
So glad!
Thank you! I was wondering this!
You are so welcome!
This was very helpful. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for these super informative and $ saving tips!
Thank you so much!
so glad you tried this! I think its great for smart vinyl and stuff, but is the smart iron on any good? compared to other brands like siser? is their regular vinyl better for regular vinyl projects? I understand that cricut is trying to monopolize their brand and they want you to use their stuff with their machines, but if the 'smart materials' aren't worth the money, then I really don't see the benefit of getting a new machine. (I don't know if any of that made any sense lol) I know I personally have my favorites, just wondering how this smart vinyl holds up on things like car decals or tshirts. While its great to be able to cut without a mat, if it doesn't last or costs more money everytime you need to buy vinyl because there is no mat, then I just can't justify buying a new machine.
I just used smart iron on in my Joy..it was fantastic!
I actually like their brand of both vinyl and iron-on and I have used several. I think it is just personal preference!
You answered all my question👍
Thank you for this x
No problem 😊
Woohoo! I thought you might do this ! I’m so glad you did! My maker is less than a year old and I have no intention of buying another one at my age. I am excited about the smart materials and I will definitely buy some. I also have a sizable collection of Oracal 651. Can it be cut without a mat?
Hope you like it!
From what I understand, you won’t be able to cut without a mat unless the vinyl is 13” wide like the smart vinyl is
That is completely correct with one correction. I have been trying to find other brands that will work with no success even when I cut them to the right width. So I don't want to promise that other brands will work at all.
Thank you, you’ve been very helpful
Happy to help!
Thank you so much.. 💓
You're welcome 😊
What are the settings for smart vinyl using the Explorer Air 2?
I would just use the vinyl setting.
I appreciate this. I want the speed . :-)
Love your informative videos!
Glad you like them!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Hello Angie, AWESOME demos!!👏🏽👏🏽 Have you tried using the Smart Sticker Cardstock with the Foiling Tools with the Maker?? If yes, will you please send me the link to your video? If no, will you please test that out for us? Have a great day!!🥰🙋🏻♀️💜tfs
I did with the Joy on the mat. I haven't tried without the mat but I think it would be fine. ruclips.net/video/FR1KnW-2JOY/видео.html
I have tried everything with the smart iron on with my cricut maker and it doesn't work. What settings do I use??? I need help please
You can just put it on a mat. I think I used just the everyday iron on setting.
I was just getting ready to try and figure id see if there is a video. Other than my exp 2 not being a real powerhouse as far as pulling material in i dont see why you couldnt leave a space and set it up like multiple 12x24" sheets. Just forward it to next cut. Ill try it soon as I find something big enough to cut.
Hmmmm, ok, first of all TY very much for helping me to end this 3-day dilemma of if I have to go with the top of line machines in order to satisfy my curiosity and desire to do the most I can do.
I am just starting to craft with this technology and I'm that person that wants to put it through its' paces and try everything to see where I wanna end up with it. I don't want to fork over a lot of money to try things out. I feel like Cri... and Sil... need to come up with a junk yard dog type bundle that allows beginners to afford all that the machine can do for about 150.00... maybe it would be a rental or rent to own as you go type thing!
Now for my thoughts on your vid, as a tech person, I'm thinking, what make this smart material?
Can you use the smart materials with the mats?
I'm into the technology aaand the crafting, so I wonder if, well 1st of all Cricut should be able to do a simple software update to these machines to get them to except these new materials, or could we, or Cricut alter the materials to the older machines. lol
there would be a lot of money wasted from mats un-sold... I would rather buy 2 of the older ones, or maybe even 3 or 4 to do more projects at once.???? If they would focus on getting rid of all the little hiccups that I'm hearing about, instead of making a another that has it's own new dilemmas, most buyers would not have to waste so much time before pulling the trigger to buy. I want 1 quick light project system and 1 sturdy pro version that they are willing to support continuously. Everything else should just be additions and add ons that expand what you can do. Like my mat is curling on the edge and therefore making it move to the right.......... focus on make better accessories to hold materials...better grade, not all the plastic stuff. For 500.00 the pro versions of the system should have heavy metal parts, on the machine and accessories.
I feel like C... is putting too much into new functions @ 100 per function instead of perfecting what is already on the market with software/processor and hardware upgrades. To have a bunch of devices that have quirky malfunctions and keep moving forward is confusing people too much. MAKE ONE LIGHT & HEAVY WEIGHT MACHINE THAT IS GREAT ALL AROUND
You can use these materials with a mat. It really isn't the material that is the problem but rather the new innovations on the machine that make them able to cut without a mat.
Is there a “smart” stencil vinyl for making an image for an outside rug?
This is how I make my rugs: ruclips.net/video/vgqfTphcktg/видео.html
I’m beyond excited about this! Thank you!!!!
Have you tried used a piece of scrap smart vinyl on that mat? If you have a small project and have a small piece can I just load it on the mat and cut it??
Yes you can. I have done that many times.
If they were to add on the option to our app couldn't we owner's of the other machines also have the option of printing continuously aswell . I just bought my cricut maker and now they just bought out the new one, i feel like taking it back for the new one, but the maker is better looking in my opinion, ide love to be able to continually print like that with no mat, do you know how much the new machines are yet, i haven't see them advertised here in Australia yet :) loving your videos, super helpful and love how you try things, i do too, so you save me time :) thankyou xx
$399.99 usd is the suggested price that I've seen. but they aren't being released for a few more weeks.
Yes, they could have. The length is purely a software limit.
The Maker 3 is $399 and the Explore 3 is $299. I really don't think the older machines will work with longer cuts as there is nothing to keep it straight over the 12 feet.
@@AngieHolden There are guides at the sides of the maker and air 2 the vinyl can’t go anywhere else.
The new machines have additional guides and sensors to make sure the material is straight. Trust me as I have done a lot of experimenting I have not shared on RUclips. The material can get very crooked quickly.
Great tutorial thanks! 😊
Thanks for watching!
surely you can change the settings for the matt size in maker space??? I wonder if Cricut will cave to demand eventually and send an update that allows us to change our older machines to be mattless. Im sure if we all beg and bug them enough they will!
You cannot do larger than the mat in Design Space. Again I don't think the machine would handle a longer cut without the material getting way off and jamming.
Do you have to make roller adjustments using the smart materials..
No I did not.
Thanks Angie for the reply and thanks for sharing these videos and your knowledge.
Have you tried cutting Dollar Tree vinyl with Cricut machines?
My dollar tree does not have it.
@@AngieHolden I have some but haven’t had any success with it. Not sure of right settings.
Thanks a lot for this explanation ❤️ I just bought an everyday smart iron on by mistake I don't know if the website could take it back so I needed to know if I can use it on my maker 2, you didn't add more pressure right? Thanks again ❤️
I didn’t.
I don’t understand what the difference is between the smart vinyl and just permanent vinyl is!! Can someone please explain this to me? Thanks
The smart vinyl can be cut without a mat. It is a different width. Permanent vinyl you must put on a mat.
thank you, important information
I wonder if it leaves any marks on the machine? Since there is no mat
You would only cut through the top layer not the bottom layer.
Do you need to put the transfer tape over the smart vinyl?
You would still apply with transfer tape.
Can you use the smart vinyl on the mat ? For the cricut maker ?
Yes you can.
Awesome thank you!
So what’s the pressure you think work then ? On explorer air 2
I just used the vinyl setting for vinyl and iron on for iron on.
Just got a cricut air 2. accidentally bought smart materials. thankfully I found this video and the mistake is truely not a mistake. but can you use with a mat?
Yes! Just put on the mat to make it easy!
@@AngieHolden Ditto to what Erica said. If I use a mat I am assuming I would need to lessen the pressure to account for the thickness of the mat. What is your experience? Thanks ❤