What to Know Before Buying a Cricut Machine

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21 May, 2022

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Here are some frequently asked questions before buying a Cricut machine:

Which device is the right choice?

What are the differences between cricket machines?

What additional items are needed to make full use of the device?

Can I turn my Cricut into a home business?

1: Which cricket machine is the right choice?

Let's talk about modern machines. Manufacturers Cricut , Cricut Explore Air 2 and Cricut Joy .

Of course, cost is the most important factor for most people. The Maker has the most frills and retails for $ 399, although the sale is popular. The Explore Air 2 is the same size as the Maker, and retails for $ 249, again at fairly popular retail prices. Finally, Joy costs $ 179, which is an economical and space saving.

If money isn’t an issue for you, just buy Cricut Maker and innovate!

Now that the account is open ... ask yourself what you want to do with your Cricut machine. Interested in making vinyl shirts with iron? Do you like sewing patterns and fabrics and machine cutting? Do you want to cut paper to make giant flowers or handmade postcards?

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If I had to buy a car today, I would buy Cricut Maker . It has customizable tool technology that allows you to use different cutting points, points, knife blades and more. It has 10 times more strength, which allows you to cut thin pieces of wood and thick boards.

2: What are the differences between cricket machines?

Below are the details for each device taken from the Cricut website. These are all great machines, just look at these comparisons and then link to my articles that present the machine a little more.

Cricket Maker :

Maximum performance and versatility at a professional level
Cut over 300 materials, from the best materials and paper to chipboard and leather
Rotating blade for cutting almost all materials without a base
500+ digital stitch and quilt patterns available at Simplicity®, Riley Blake іншых and others (sold separately)
Knife compatible for thicker materials up to 2.4 mm (sold separately)
Compatible with QuickSwap tools ™ for quick switching between branded, warmed up and other decorative effects (sold separately)
Compatible with fabric cleaning marker to indicate cut designs (sold separately)
Adaptive Tool System ™ for professional level cutting and expandability
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Fast mode to cut and write twice as fast
Download and use your own images and fonts for free
Design Space® software for iOS, Android, Windows® and Mac®

Cricut Letterboard DIY Making a knife blade

Top 5 Amazing Creations from Cricut Maker

Cricut Explorer Air 2 :

This high-speed do-it-yourself machine combines time-saving performance with the latest simplicity
Cut 100 materials - everything from cardboard, vinyl, ironing to a number of special materials
Precise blade for cutting a variety of popular craft materials
Fast mode cuts and writes twice as fast (1)
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Compatible with indicator handle and low tip blade (sold separately)
Dual tool holder to keep your blade and handle always ready
Design Space® software for iOS, Android, Windows® and Mac®
Download and use your own images and fonts for free
Compatible with Cricut cartridges

5 things I like about Cricut Explore Air 2

Cricut Explore Air 2 - questions and answers

Start with Cricut Explore Air 2

5 Ways to Make Money with Cricut

Cricut Delight :

This handy little cutter and typewriter weighs just 1.75kg, so you can hold just about anything.
Cut over 50 materials including Iron, Cardboard, Vinyl, Paper and Smart Materials ™ - very simple and very long cutouts without a rug
Draw any shape and write in different styles
Cut simple shapes up to 4 feet high or repeat cuts up to 20 feet high *
Placed in the storage compartment, just folded, immediately straightened
The perfect companion for full-size Cricut Smart cutters
Download and use your own images and fonts for free
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Design Space® software for iOS, Android, Windows® and Mac®

How to use a card mat with Cricut Joy

Handmade gifts from Cricut Joy

3: What extra items do I need to get the most out of my device?

Yes, it's an abyss! Well, back to question №1 ... once you’ve decided what you want to do with your car, that question is a little easier.

I recommend to start the package. Usually the kit includes self-adhesive vinyl, iron, various mats, conveyor, Cricut hand tools and more. So you can try some things and see how you like it.

If you get Cricut Maker, get Tool Organizer , it’s amazing!

Here are some additional product information: Cricut 10 Holiday Gift Guide

*** Cricut machines are made for you. However, it is very easy to use and the learning curve is excellent. So you can start with paper ... but you can master paper in the first week if you have your car and you want to expand it. So it’s great to have a machine that can grow with you! ***

Here's what you need to get started if you want to focus:

4: Can I turn my Cricut into a home business?

The answer is yes!

Many people have a winning hand with their devices! I think my Cricut machines should be self-sustaining, so I even like to sell a few things here and there. I have a whole article on how to make money with Cricut Explore Air 2 , but all the ideas are applicable to all devices.

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