Oh no! it may just be the device :( have you reached out to support? both the Explore and Maker ranges have both capabilities for Bluetooth and USB cable.
I am so confused or do I not buy any , I am thinking that the 12 ft is a nice length as well and the smart & faster machine would be really nice too. It’s so complicated! You see why I’m confused! So many items I want to make !
I totally get it, I have been there! I would suggest asking yourself: Do I regularly want to cut 12ft? If the answer is no - then go for the Maker. It comes with 2 mats AND a rotary blade, Fantastic machine.
Hey Kelly still can't decide which machine to buy, I would like to start designing custom food packaging boxes such as fries and popcorn boxes for my small business, so a little help here please Also what material will be best for that?
You will need to consider what other fun stuff you want to do. Do you want to engrave? Deboss? Cut heavy leather, chipboard? If your answer is no, go for the Explore! :)
@@KellyRossouwI just watched your advanced card making tutorial and i think I might wanna have more fun someday so I'll go for maker 3 Thank you so much for replying I appreciate it!
It all depends on which machine was treated better. The cameo is a safer bet second hand, as Cricuts can be deactivated if there is something faulty with them, dishonest people then sell on the deactivated unit as if it were in working order unfortunately.
Hello! I am so new to this that I sometimes don't even understand what you're saying - haha. So want I want to be able to make is greeting cards and I'd like to be able to print out planning and journaling stickers from etsy and cut them out. Will the Cricut Joy do this? Thanks in advance for your help!
You can unfortuntely not print then cut on the Joy, with the prices of the machines at the moment I would suggest looking at the Maker - always the best idea to stretch a budget as far as you can wheb buying the machine - otherwise the Explore Air 2 will be able to make those items - but not the "fun" stuff properly like engraving, debossing etc (without hacks and workarounds)
Love the video.. very informative... Was looking at the Joy initially for price just for labels, mug size pictures, Christmas baubles... Cards etc nothing to big but the more I see the more I'll wana create... So think I want the Explore 2 now lol....
Thank you so much! Most people that start out on the Joy do end up upgrading, the Explore Air 2 is a fantastic machine that will take you very far with not much more financial input - its a great choice if you arent interested in embossing/engraving, etc!
Hi Kelly thanks so much, now its a bit clear. Can i get your advice, i want to do words , sayings on fabric, chocolate wrappers , like easy sellable things. Doing fabric things do i need a press. Then what would you recommend.? My time is so little i cant play with it yet, it has to work for me, if that make sense. Just to mention i have a brother scan ( i am ashamed to say i havent used it)and cut , but with all the videos it seems the cricut is a beter option and laser machine . Would appreciate your advice, thanks
Is there a way to make the Explore more portable? Just get a tote or carrying case of some kind?🤔I wanted the ability to take the machine to my job if necessary without worrying about damaging it.
Will these machines allow for paneling? In other words, if I want to make something that is 20 inches high, will it allow me to cut the vinyl into 2 pieces (top and bottom) and then piece them together to complete the design?
@@KellyRossouw i’m still undecided between the Cricut and the silhouette. I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons and I guess it may just come down to expense of replacement blades and things of that nature and how long the blades will last. Do you have any input on that? I’m wanting to buy pretty soon
HELLO THERE what a great video. Where can you get the Acetate for the the cricut joy in Cape Town and would i need to buy a specific blade for that Please ? with thanks Meryl
The most important question I cannot find any precise answers for anywhere is PRECISION. Which is crucial for me as I bough the JOY and it's simply not precise enough especially when working with text cutting on foil, where it's simply not precise enough to cut a lot of smaller letters with thinner lines and holes. I cannot find any good comparison between those bigger Cricut machines in terms of precision cuts.
What kind of foil are you cutting? I often find that when I am not getting fine accurate cuts its because of a few things: My mat is not sticky enough, my material is not stuck down well enough, my blade is not sharp enough. In order to get very fine very accurate cuts all of those factors should be pristine. Also need to bear in mind that perhaps the machine itself is not perfect - this kind of work requires such delicate and precise measurements that even the slightest misalignment of something could mean issues for super accurate cuts, and this will vary from machine to machine even within the same model. So one Joy could cut perfect,y and the next one may be slightly less accurate
Nice video and pretty informative. The only thing I question is that you state that each device can cut a certain amount of material. You need to clarify that further. Is it lifetime numbers or in a given number of hours. People shouldn't need to assume what you are saying or meaning!!! It should be clearly stated. If you're making a review it should be inclusive of ALL pertinent information. Otherwise very good video and information.
Depends on what you want to do with your boxes! Just plain cutting cardstock and paper : Explore air 2 works perfectly. Do you want to deboss, engrave etc? Then Maker.
Thank you so much for your advice. My husband and I are thinking of starting a small business using Cricut. Would it ve possible to use materials that aren't purchased from Cricut? If so, would you recommend which suppliers we can use in South Africa. Thank you
You absolutely dont have to use Cricut only supplies! The supplier greatly depends on what you want to buy, not all suppliers have the same things :) Try Maizeys/Snippy Sisters for Vinyl/htv, Customisable.co.za for perspex, and SA Sublimation blanks for sublimation goodies to name a few!
Hi Kelly, do you have to have a printer in order to use any of the machines? I'm completely new but am keen on buying one so wanting to find out as much info 😊
Smart materials is vinyl/iron on that is 33cm wide and can be used on your machine(s) without a mat. They are designed for the Explore 3/Maker 3 (and the smaller rolls for the Joy)- but you can also use them on your other machines
Hi there! Are you wanting to cut out scrapbooking fussy cut paper? If so, the Cricuts arent design to cut fussy cut sheets with accuracy without a lot of fiddling, you may struggle with that. To my knowledge, the Brother may be a better option if this is what you want to do. If you are meaning boxes and other similar objects then any machine will work :)
Hey guys, I'm new to cricut and want to know how to get the black square box to print with my print and cut ? Any suggestions? I have a hp Deskjet 2635 printer .
Hi Charity! Welcome to the Cricut world! You need to make sure to flatten your image which changes it to a print then cut operation type. You can check out this video here: th-cam.com/video/P7MH1VgINEk/w-d-xo.html
The Maker and Air 2 can also cut Smart Materials. I think the only real difference is the Bluetooth capabilities but that’s not even different. My Maker is linked to my Bluetooth. It’s just the price.
They can cut smart materials yes, but with a mat (though I am sure they can cut without a mat too to be honest, havent tried yet). The length they can cut and fast cutting are the biggest differences
None of them unless you want an expensive book end , each update breaks the design space app more and the customer service doesn't have any idea how to fix anything. If you want to spend hundreds of dollars to make stuff and then update the app and have it no longer work than buy this piece of SHIT
Thank you for sharing your experience! Everyone has different experiences, and although I havent experienced any of the problems you mention, im sorry that your journey has been frustrating for you 💚 I hope you find something that works for you soon!
I wasn't even sure what the heck a Cricut was before this video, this was just the intro I needed. Thanks!
You are so welcome! Hopefully welcome to the family soon!!
Any suggestions on how to make greeting cards on explore 2 since it doesn’t have the customized card mat like the Joy?
You can use the 2x2 card mat! amzn.to/3nQLQWP
Great video, straight to the point, facts, numbers . . . but without being rushed, genuinely useful ! Thanks.
You are so welcome! Its exactly what I was aiming for
Thinking of getting a cricut machine. This was very helpful! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
This video was awesome in explaining the difference in each machine! It will be very helpful in my decision which one to choose. Mahalo!!!
Glad it was helpful! ’A’ ole pilikia!
Great comparison video kelly ,with so many options,knowing what they can do is a great help !
aww thank you so much! Definitely!
Kelly, thanks for this. I have the Joy with nothing but problems with the Bluetooth connection. Which machines use a USB instead?
Oh no! it may just be the device :( have you reached out to support?
both the Explore and Maker ranges have both capabilities for Bluetooth and USB cable.
Hi, with the Cricut joy do you need a printer to make stickers?
Hi! You don't need a printer to cut vinyl stickers, but the Joy is not compatible with print then cut.
Right away I am new , Idk if I will like these but I am think between the Explore 2or 3 or Maker 3 atm
I am so confused or do I not buy any , I am thinking that the 12 ft is a nice length as well and the smart & faster machine would be really nice too. It’s so complicated! You see why I’m confused! So many items I want to make !
I totally get it, I have been there!
I would suggest asking yourself: Do I regularly want to cut 12ft? If the answer is no - then go for the Maker. It comes with 2 mats AND a rotary blade, Fantastic machine.
Hey Kelly still can't decide which machine to buy, I would like to start designing custom food packaging boxes such as fries and popcorn boxes for my small business, so a little help here please
Also what material will be best for that?
You will need to consider what other fun stuff you want to do. Do you want to engrave? Deboss? Cut heavy leather, chipboard? If your answer is no, go for the Explore! :)
@@KellyRossouwI just watched your advanced card making tutorial and i think I might wanna have more fun someday so I'll go for maker 3
Thank you so much for replying I appreciate it!
That is a LOT of information. Thx. What is the best overall machine to buy used? I just want to make vinyl stickers for signs.
It all depends on which machine was treated better. The cameo is a safer bet second hand, as Cricuts can be deactivated if there is something faulty with them, dishonest people then sell on the deactivated unit as if it were in working order unfortunately.
@@KellyRossouw what does that mean deactivate? Do they delete the design space?
It's like you have your own Cricut store! 😍
hahah almost!!! :D Getting there ;)
I love to quilt. Must A Cricut maker 3 have a mat to be able to cut fabric or can you just feed it in the machine without a mat
You need a mat to cut fabric yes 😊 only smart materials can be cut without a mat
Hello! I am so new to this that I sometimes don't even understand what you're saying - haha. So want I want to be able to make is greeting cards and I'd like to be able to print out planning and journaling stickers from etsy and cut them out. Will the Cricut Joy do this? Thanks in advance for your help!
You can unfortuntely not print then cut on the Joy, with the prices of the machines at the moment I would suggest looking at the Maker - always the best idea to stretch a budget as far as you can wheb buying the machine - otherwise the Explore Air 2 will be able to make those items - but not the "fun" stuff properly like engraving, debossing etc (without hacks and workarounds)
@@KellyRossouw Thank you! This is very helpful. I am actually looking at the silhouette portrait 3 now!
Love the video.. very informative... Was looking at the Joy initially for price just for labels, mug size pictures, Christmas baubles... Cards etc nothing to big but the more I see the more I'll wana create... So think I want the Explore 2 now lol....
Thank you so much! Most people that start out on the Joy do end up upgrading, the Explore Air 2 is a fantastic machine that will take you very far with not much more financial input - its a great choice if you arent interested in embossing/engraving, etc!
Hi Kelly thanks so much, now its a bit clear. Can i get your advice, i want to do words , sayings on fabric, chocolate wrappers , like easy sellable things. Doing fabric things do i need a press. Then what would you recommend.? My time is so little i cant play with it yet, it has to work for me, if that make sense. Just to mention i have a brother scan ( i am ashamed to say i havent used it)and cut , but with all the videos it seems the cricut is a beter option and laser machine . Would appreciate your advice, thanks
Hi Helene, if you dont want to take advantage of the things the Maker can offer (engraving, cutting wood etc) then the explore range works perfectly!
Is there a way to make the Explore more portable? Just get a tote or carrying case of some kind?🤔I wanted the ability to take the machine to my job if necessary without worrying about damaging it.
I have a Silhouette carry bag which is basically a trolley, I dont think they make it anymore, but its something like this: amzn.to/3VKNLch
Will these machines allow for paneling? In other words, if I want to make something that is 20 inches high, will it allow me to cut the vinyl into 2 pieces (top and bottom) and then piece them together to complete the design?
Yes, absolutely!
@@KellyRossouw i’m still undecided between the Cricut and the silhouette. I’m trying to weigh the pros and cons and I guess it may just come down to expense of replacement blades and things of that nature and how long the blades will last. Do you have any input on that? I’m wanting to buy pretty soon
So is the only difference between maker and maker 3 is the smart vinyl?
And the Maker 3 can cut up to 3.6m in length on smart materials
HELLO THERE what a great video. Where can you get the Acetate for the the cricut joy in Cape Town and would i need to buy a specific blade for that Please ? with thanks Meryl
Thanks Meryl! You can try Waltons, they have lots of stock in store :) You can cut it with your joy with your fine point blade
The most important question I cannot find any precise answers for anywhere is PRECISION. Which is crucial for me as I bough the JOY and it's simply not precise enough especially when working with text cutting on foil, where it's simply not precise enough to cut a lot of smaller letters with thinner lines and holes. I cannot find any good comparison between those bigger Cricut machines in terms of precision cuts.
What kind of foil are you cutting? I often find that when I am not getting fine accurate cuts its because of a few things: My mat is not sticky enough, my material is not stuck down well enough, my blade is not sharp enough.
In order to get very fine very accurate cuts all of those factors should be pristine. Also need to bear in mind that perhaps the machine itself is not perfect - this kind of work requires such delicate and precise measurements that even the slightest misalignment of something could mean issues for super accurate cuts, and this will vary from machine to machine even within the same model. So one Joy could cut perfect,y and the next one may be slightly less accurate
Cricut and precision? Ha ha... Good joke. Cricut focuses on easy of use, not quality and precision. Buy Brother or something profesional.
Nice video and pretty informative. The only thing I question is that you state that each device can cut a certain amount of material. You need to clarify that further. Is it lifetime numbers or in a given number of hours. People shouldn't need to assume what you are saying or meaning!!! It should be clearly stated. If you're making a review it should be inclusive of ALL pertinent information. Otherwise very good video and information.
Thanks for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed it 💚
hi Kelly so Im a boxmaker , looking for a cricut machine to customize my boxes which one would you recommend, thanks
Depends on what you want to do with your boxes! Just plain cutting cardstock and paper : Explore air 2 works perfectly. Do you want to deboss, engrave etc? Then Maker.
@@KellyRossouw thank you very much
Thank you so much for your advice.
My husband and I are thinking of starting a small business using Cricut.
Would it ve possible to use materials that aren't purchased from Cricut?
If so, would you recommend which suppliers we can use in South Africa.
Thank you
You absolutely dont have to use Cricut only supplies! The supplier greatly depends on what you want to buy, not all suppliers have the same things :) Try Maizeys/Snippy Sisters for Vinyl/htv, Customisable.co.za for perspex, and SA Sublimation blanks for sublimation goodies to name a few!
Hi Kelly, do you have to have a printer in order to use any of the machines? I'm completely new but am keen on buying one so wanting to find out as much info 😊
No you dont! You will only need a printer if you want to do print then cut projects. Even then you can save it and print it elsewhere.
What are Smart materials?
Smart materials is vinyl/iron on that is 33cm wide and can be used on your machine(s) without a mat. They are designed for the Explore 3/Maker 3 (and the smaller rolls for the Joy)- but you can also use them on your other machines
Hello, Which cricut should I buy if I want to cut out images from Designer series paper? Thank you.
Hi there! Are you wanting to cut out scrapbooking fussy cut paper? If so, the Cricuts arent design to cut fussy cut sheets with accuracy without a lot of fiddling, you may struggle with that. To my knowledge, the Brother may be a better option if this is what you want to do.
If you are meaning boxes and other similar objects then any machine will work :)
This is a really good video, thanks Kelly. Getting ready...... 😊😊 Love watching your videos 😁
Yay! Thank you! 💙
Thank you Kelly!
You are sooo welcome! 💙
Hey guys, I'm new to cricut and want to know how to get the black square box to print with my print and cut ? Any suggestions? I have a hp Deskjet 2635 printer .
Hi Charity! Welcome to the Cricut world! You need to make sure to flatten your image which changes it to a print then cut operation type. You can check out this video here: th-cam.com/video/P7MH1VgINEk/w-d-xo.html
This was very helpful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
The Maker and Air 2 can also cut Smart Materials. I think the only real difference is the Bluetooth capabilities but that’s not even different. My Maker is linked to my Bluetooth. It’s just the price.
They can cut smart materials yes, but with a mat (though I am sure they can cut without a mat too to be honest, havent tried yet). The length they can cut and fast cutting are the biggest differences
you are lovely, wonderful, & fabulous. Thank you ,Dear.
Thank you so much! 💚
Look at that lil one!
ITS SO CUTE!!! :D
I'd buy it because its so cute and small 😍 🤣
@@dreakie fits perfectly in a hand bag
But what would I do with it in my tiny handbag
@@dreakie crafty on the go haha
She right
hehe thank you! 😍
It's like you made this just for me. Heheh jokes
Just for you
None of them unless you want an expensive book end , each update breaks the design space app more and the customer service doesn't have any idea how to fix anything. If you want to spend hundreds of dollars to make stuff and then update the app and have it no longer work than buy this piece of SHIT
Thank you for sharing your experience! Everyone has different experiences, and although I havent experienced any of the problems you mention, im sorry that your journey has been frustrating for you 💚 I hope you find something that works for you soon!
Thank you Kelly!
You are most welcome!