Cricut Explore ™ 3

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In terms of features, there isn’t that much difference between the Cricut Explore Air 2 and the Cricut Explore 3. They both cut over 100 materials and are compatible with six tools. But the Cricut Explore 3 has the ability to cut Smart Materials and is a lot faster. Mini but mighty! Bring on the unusual objects and projects with Cricut EasyPress Mini. Now you can get high-impact heat-transfer results in a thoughtful, compact design. Whether it's a uniquely shaped object or an extra-small project, including shoes, stuffed animals, and more, you'll have what it takes to make a successful transfer. Easily curve with contours, get between buttons, and even squeeze into seams. Three heat settings are all you need for every heat-transfer project, including Infusible Ink projects. An insulated base and an auto-shutoff feature are safety features you'll love. Plus it's lightweight, portable, and easy to store. Works with major brands of HTV, iron-on, and the entire Infusible Ink family of products. It's a perfect complement to any Cricut cutting machine or larger Cricut heat press. WARNING: Maximum input 120V. Features Whether you're already a firm Cricut fan or are wondering if the much-hyped machines can transform your crafts, chances are you've heard of the Cricut Explore. Yes! You can use smart materials on a mat like you would regular vinyl, iron on, or paper. This is particularly helpful if you have offcuts of Smart Materials that are no longer wide enough to be cut matless. Don’t worry—that extra material doesn’t have to go to waste! Can I Use Smart Materials with Other Cricut Machines? I don’t have the Cricut Explore 3 to test yet, but I cut the same file (Cricut Design Space #M910B84D) on my Cricut Maker and my Cricut Maker 3 to show the difference in speed. The Cricut Explore 3 should be similarly faster.

In addition to the machines, Cricut is also launching the Cricut Roll Holder, which makes using the long materials even easier. It holds up to a 75′ roll of Smart Vinyl, has a built-in material trimmer, works with both Cricut Explore 3 and Cricut Maker 3. It is not compatible with older machines. Get Cricut Explore 3, plus a huge variety of Smart Vinyl, Smart Iron-On, tools & more to get you started right out of the boxThere are also other smaller updates to the design and overall look of Cricut Explore 3. To start, Cricut got rid of the material selection dial on the top of the machine. Instead, materials are now selected in Cricut Design Space when you make your project. The Maker and Joy machines do not have dials, so this brings the Explore in line with those machines. The machine case color has been updated to a matte mint green and the size of the tool cup on the left side of the machine has been made bigger. Cricut Explore 3's ability to use Smart Materials and its faster, quieter cutting means this machine feels fresh (Image credit: Rachael Phillis)

Serious crafters are going to look at the Cricut Maker 3 and the Explore 3, which are the latest and greatest. There are three types of Cricut Smart Materials launching with these new Cricut machines. These materials cut at that faster speed demonstrated above! Smart Vinyl

The Cricut Explore 3 is the newest edition to the Cricut family and is faster, smarter and does away with the need for a mat.

The Cricut Explore 3 can cut up to 2 times faster than the Cricut Explore Air 2 when using matless cutting with Cricut Smart Materials. This added speed can really make all the difference when you’re working on a large or intricate project. Smart Materials and Matless Cutting Serious crafters are going to look at the Cricut Maker 3 and the Explore 3, which are the newest top-of-the-line and the middle-priced machines, respectively. Many of the accessories, tools, and materials are interchangeable; certainly, everything you can use with the Explore 3, you can use with the Maker 3 as well. Both of these machines are appropriate for beginners looking to expand their crafting abilities. They are both easy to use and offer plenty of room to grow. The Cricut Explore 3 brings you personalisation faster than ever! The Cricut smart cutting machine brings you digital cutting, drawing, scoring and foiling at the push of a button. Cricut Design Space will walk you through the set-up process and also take you through a small sample project to show you all the features of your new machine

If this is your *first* Cricut, then I also recommend getting one of the newer machines. They have all of the same features as the older machines, but you also get the upgraded features of faster cutting and matless Smart Materials. This is my best guess. In the short term, these new machines will be sold alongside the original Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore machines because it takes a long time to get through inventory. But after a while, you’ll probably start to see the older machines being replaced with these new machines on store shelves and online.Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error Cricut Smart Materials were specifically designed for the Cricut Explore 3 and Cricut Maker 3, and the machines were also designed for the material as well (including the guides and sensors on the tray). I haven’t tested whether they work in the older machines yet, but I do know you can put the Smart Materials on a mat for cutting in the older machines. What is the Cricut Smart Materials Roll Holder? The product offered by the competitor is exactly the same as the one we sell, and is offered on the same terms

However, the Cricut Explore 3 would let you do a large-scale project like that fast in a single cut, using Smart Materials without a mat. Plus, the Cricut Explore 3 can cut twice as fast when using Smart Materials. This is a major time-saver if you do large projects frequently. When purchasing a Cricut Explore 3, you’ll find that most places will offer the machine on its own or as part of a ‘bundle’ deal where you can get the machine plus a selection of other related items and tools. These bundles can be a great value way to get started with a Cricut, especially if you are brand new to using the machines.Plus, the Cricut Explore 3's cutting speed is dramatically faster when using the Smart Materials, easily twice as fast. The Cricut Explore 3 allows you to print-then-cut on white or colored materials, whereas you can only print-then-cut on white materials with the Explore Air 2. Cricut Explore Air 2 vs. Cricut Explore 3: Wider projects? Other than that, Cricut Explore 3 is the basically same as a Cricut Explore Air 2, so everything you can do with your Cricut Explore Air 2 you can also do with this new machine. All of the same tools, mats, blades, and accessories work, so you don’t have to worry about also upgrading everything if you decide you want a Cricut Explore Air 2!