Cricut Maker Machine, Champagne

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The buttons are the same, too. There's a button to turn the machine off, a button to load and unload materials, and buttons to start and pause the cutting process. Many crafters have found more success working with other materials, including leather and other brands of vinyl and iron-on. If you’re one of them, you don’t need Smart Materials. The main difference between the Maker and the Maker 3 is the addition of smart materials. Pairing Cricut's Smart Materials with your Maker 3 will mean you can cut twice as fast as any material you could cut with the original Maker. They also remove the need for a cutting mat, which means you can continuously craft for up to 12 feet. The portable trimmer now measures just over 13 inches to accommodate the Smart Materials. While this is designed to go with the new machines, you can use it no matter which machine you are using. Now, let’s dig into how these machines are similar and more importantly, what’s different about them. What’s the Difference Between the Cricut Maker 3 and Maker?

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You may notice that the cut button is different. On Maker, the cut button is this “C” but on the Maker 3, it’s a more universal play button. Cricut is, without doubt, a leading name when it comes to cutting machines in the crafting world. They have various products targeting different types of crafters, including the Cricut Maker 3. But how does it differ from the original flagship Cricut Maker?

The Maker 3 definitely has a different focus than the Maker since it does not have the Rotary Blade and housing, fine point pen, or any mats. Keep in mind that it’s impossible to interchange the power cords for the Maker and Maker 3. The receptacles and connectors all have different sizes, so you shouldn’t expect to use your old Cricut power cord on the new Maker 3. Maker vs Maker 3: Accessories in the Box Functionally the two machines are almost identical, except that the Cricut Maker 3 gets the Smart Materials ability and speed. There are some minimal cosmetic differences. The metallic stripe around the machine is shiny on the Cricut Maker but matte on the Cricut Maker 3. Plus, the start button on the Maker 3 has a more logical triangular "play" symbol rather than a Cricut logo. Right now, the Cricut Make 3 is only available in one color. I’m hopeful that there will be some new colors later this year, but right now you can only get it in this beautiful blue color.Cricut Maker is the brand's original hit digital cutting machine and it's still a very capable craft gadget. The Maker remains one of the largest around and can cut, engrave and score over 300 materials. If you’re a crafter that sells your products, the ability to cut up to 12 ft at a time will save you lots of time and money. The Roll Holder sits on the tray of the Maker 3 on these ridges to keep rolled materials aligned during the cut.The Roll Holder is not compatible with the original Maker. The upgrades on the Maker 3 make it worth the investment if you frequently work on large projects and wish to do matless cutting using SmartMaterials. Its faster cutting speed, when compared to the original Maker, makes it worthwhile if you are cut a lot of projects or use your machine for a small business.

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. Make making easier with thousands of customizable projects, including cards, T-shirts, mugs, decor - even jewelryThe Cricut Design Space software will notify you when it’s time to load the material and tell you how much you need to complete a cut based on your original design. Once the material is loaded, your Cricut machine will first measure the load to ensure it’s sufficient for the project at hand. With over 16 projects and 21 chapters, this hands-on e-course teaches you how to use your machine to its full potential. With the prerecorded lessons, take my course at your own pace, and rewatch lessons as needed. If you just bought your machine or don’t know where to start, my Cricut video course, Cricut Made Easy is for you!

The Cricut Maker is a crafting machine designed to cut more than 300 materials. It can cut delicate materials like fabric and crepe paper as well as tough materials like leather, basswood, and matboard. The machine also includes a range of tools for scoring, cutting, writing, and adding decorative effects on the various materials. 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 blade on the Cricut Maker is easy to control, allowing you to match the pressure delivered to the material you’re working on.They make it easier to cut individual continuous shapes up 11.7” (29.7 cm) wide and up to 12ft (3.66 m) long. In addition to saving you the time of putting materials on a mat, Smart Materials allow the Maker 3 to cut two times faster than the Maker. The rest of the article will look at all the differences between the Cricut Maker vs. Cricut Maker 3 in closer detail. If you sewor think you might ever want to learn, the Cricut Maker family of machines might be the right machine for you. They can help with one of the most difficult and tedious parts, marking and cutting pattern pieces. You can even upload your own sewing patterns. Overall though, both look great on any worktop, and on both the Maker and the Maker 3 you'll get on-board tool storage and a groove to hold your tablet while you work. Cricut Maker vs Cricut Maker 3: What's new?