Cricut Maker Machine, Champagne

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Smart Materials are Cricut’s specialty crafting materials that enable working without a mat. What are the pros and cons of using them? Pros This overview helps you look at a Cricut machine comparison. Read on to learn more about Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Explore 3, Cricut Maker, and Cricut Maker 3. Cricut Explore family The Cricut Maker 3 is a couple of centimetres larger than the original Cricut Maker, but the difference isn't a significant one. The Maker 3 is a little heavier though, at 6.9kg instead of 4.8kg. If portability is an important factor to you, the original Maker may be a little easier to take on the go.

The Maker 3 is just an upgraded version of the Maker.With the Maker 3, you can do everything that your can do with the original Maker plus more! What Materials Can Each of The Machines Cut? The machines move the tool carriage to the right at the start of the cutting process to scan and decode the blade in use and adjust accordingly. The technique is also known as “homing” -a vital aspect of the cutting process.

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Both the Maker and Maker 3 can be adapted to almost any craft project, including wood and metal work (Image credit: Cricut) Smart Materials come in vinyl, iron-on, and writable paper. The ability to cut designs up to 12 feet is one main reason to work with Smart Materials. It’s more efficient to work with Smart Materials if your project requires cutting any of these; otherwise you don’t need Smart Materials. The buttons on the exterior of the machines are arranged differently as well. While there is a marked “C” button for cutting on the Cricut Maker, the Maker 3 has a “Play” button in that position. The arrow buttons also have a fresher design on the Maker 3. However, all the buttons have similar functions on both machines. I love all of the Updates Cricut gave us with the Maker 3. If you’re trying to decide between getting the Maker and Maker 3 or just deciding if the Maker 3 is worth it, I’d definitely recommend getting with the Maker 3 (especially if you’re going to be cutting a lot of vinyl and Iron-On). Looking to buy a Cricut Maker? You might be wondering what the differences are in Cricut Maker vs. Cricut Maker 3. This post covers the differences between these two Cricut machines so you can make an informed decision about buying!

The major differences between the Cricut Maker and the Cricut Maker 3 include the cut length, speed, and cutting Smart Materials without a mat. The Cricut Maker 3 can work at speeds up to twice as fast as the Cricut Maker’s fastest setting, and it can cut Smart Materials as long as 12 feet (3.65 m). Notice the gold gear in the drive housing—that gold gear is what allows Maker and Maker 3 to use those additional tools the other Cricut machines cannot use.Smart Stencilcomes in a range of sizes up to 12′. The maximum cut width is 11.7″. Smart Stencil can be continuous cut up to 12′ at a time, which is perfect for making huge home decor signs or painted murals. Can I Cut Smart Materials On A Mat? Commercial-grade technology allows Cricut Maker to control the direction of the blade and the cut pressure to match your material. Plus, with 10X more cutting power than the Explore model, you can take on more materials thanever before. What is the Maker 3? The Cricut Maker 3 can hold large rolls of material because it’s compatible with the new Cricut Roll Holder-which you have to buy separately. This helps keep your materials straight and neat while cutting. It also has built in guides to keep the Smart Materials straight when cutting without a mat. Both machines are able to use the same blades with all of the Cricut cutting mats to create your own custom designs.