Cricut Maker Machine, Champagne

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Cricut Maker offers the widest range of tools for cutting, scoring, writing, and adding decorative effects – all so you can take on virtually any project you can imagine. With new tools always being added, Cricut Maker grows with you as you master each newcraft.

So, how do these machines know which blade you are using? When you proceed to cut your project, the machine moves the tool carriage to the right (this process is called "homing"). It will them scan the blade to find out which blade is installed. 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! All the blades and tools that work on the original Maker can also work on the Maker 3. Cricut didn’t produce any new blades with the Maker 3, so the blades are interchangeable here. It’s likely any new tools or blades created will be compatible with both models of the Maker. Cutting Edge Crafts > Cricut® Machines & Accessories > Cricut® Maker™ CHAMPAGNE EDITION Ultimate Smart Cutting Machine Inc. Accessories Cricut Maker 3, however, throws those limits out the window! That means crafters can create larger than life projects without having to do a ton of piecing together. Plus you’ll save time because you don’t have to prepare your mats. Just load the material and go!According to Cricut Smart Iron-On, Smart Vinyl and Smart Paper all have different maximum cut lengths. Smart Iron-On has a maximum length of 4 feet, Smart Paper has a maximum length of 11.2 inches, and Smart Vinyl has a maximum length of 12 feet. ( source) 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. Now let’s talk about what’s different! There are a few ways the Cricut Maker 3 differs from the original Cricut Maker: They make it easier to cut individual continuous shapes up 11.7” (29.7 cm) wide and up to 12ft (3.66 m) long.

Remember, you’ll need mats to cut most materials on both machines, but you can go matless on the Maker 3 if you’re working on Smart Materials. Right now, the only Smart Materials you can find from Cricut are the Smart Label Writable Paper, Smart Iron-On, and Smart Label Writable Vinyl, Smart Vinyl.

However, the Cricut Maker 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 Maker 3 can cut twice as fast when using Smart Materials. This is a major time-saver if you do large projects frequently. 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. What's the difference between Cricut Maker 3 and Maker? Wondering which machine is best for you? Find out the answers to this and more in this detailed post! Make making easier with thousands of customizable projects, including cards, T-shirts, mugs, decor - even jewelry Did you know that my course covers both the Explore 3 and Maker 3 as well as the Explore Air 2, Maker, and Joy? Cricut Made Easy teaches you everything you need to know about your machine, Design Space, materials, mats, and blades.

The Cricut Maker comes in various colors, including Rose, Lilac, Blue, and Champagne, while the Maker 3 comes in light blue only (although that will likely change in the future). Another thing that is different is the original Maker only had a metallic colored lid and glossy white body while the new Maker has an all over glossy color with a silver metallic lid. 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.We pit the Cricut Maker vs Cricut Maker 3, and compare new features to old so you can make an informed choice.