How to Pick the Best Cricut Machine for Your Digital Crafting Needs

So you’re a bit new to the world of digital crafting. No problem. This Cricut machine is perfectly tailored for someone who wants to get up to speed with the basics. Quick and designed for everyday use, this model has instructions that you can pick up in no time at all.

The Cricut Joy gives you a gentle intro before you tackle complex digital crafting projects. Start small with personalised DIY designs like card-making and gifting, before taking on bolder challenges like making your own custom clothing. Best of all – it’s compact and portable, freeing you to enjoy some digital cutting and drawing wherever you please!

13 tools and capabilities. Over 300 materials. 13 inches of material width. Just a few of the ways that the Cricut Maker 3 shows it means business. Designed with bigger, professional jobs in mind, this model can cut more materials than you can imagine, including fabric, basswood and leather!

Looking for efficiency and versatility? Look no further. As the new and improved Cricut Maker, this can cut up to twice as fast as the original and has 10 times greater cutting force than the Explore machines. If you need a professional job done quick, the Cricut Maker 3 has got your back.

Looking to spend less without compromising on the quality of your creations? Look no further than the Cricut Explore 3. Though it comes with a lower price tag than the Cricut Maker 3, you can still expect an incredible level of personalisation, with up to 6 different tools, and over 100 materials to play with. That includes the convenience of Cricut’s range of Smart Materials, which you can load without using a mat!

The Cricut Explore 3 isn’t just good value for money – it’s also incredibly quick. The model works twice as fast as the Explore Air 2, helping you craft anything from custom clothing to intricate papercrafts in just a matter of minutes!

The Cricut Joy Xtra ticks a lot of the same boxes as the original model. It’s quick, easy to use and handles smaller jobs like cards, custom clothes and decals with minimum fuss. But what separates this machine is the ability to work on a much bigger canvas.

Craft everything from A4 stickers to cards and labels – all in full colour! With the bonus of 'Print Then Cut' functionality, you can take your projects to a whole new world of creativity. Bring your own personalised images to life in the form of flashy stickers, labels, cards and much more! It’s the Cricut Joy you know, but a bit more Xtra-ordinary.

Nothing beats a mug with a personal touch. And whether you want a gift for your friends, operating a small business or just want an eye-catching mug to add to your collection, the Cricut Mug Press is the right machine for the job. Once you get a handle on this machine, you’ll never want to stop creating.

Making a unique mug couldn’t be easier. Simply create a design using Cricut Infusible Ink materials, attach them to your compatible mug, and press away! Peel-proof and dishwasher-safe, you’ll craft your mug in minutes but enjoy it for years to come.

Dreaming of a t-shirt design you simply can’t find in stores? The Cricut Easypress 3 can turn your ideas into a reality. Compatible with most iron-on and infusible inks, the heat-press is super-fast to get up and running. Follow the easy-to-learn instructions and you’ll be creating memorable prints within minutes.

Powered by Bluetooth wireless technology, the machine is intuitive and incredibly easy to use. From the Cricut Heat App, control settings like temperature and time to create a t-shirt with a difference. Don’t feel like you have to stop there – the machine also works for any other type clothing, accessories, home décor and more!

As well as crafting personal gifts, Cricut machines are super handy for small businesses dealing with a variety of requests. Just take the Cricut Large Easypress 3, which effortlessly transfers designs onto anything from sweatshirts to banners and blankets!

Take your heat transfers to the next level, working on a surface of up to 30cm by 25cm. Enjoy step-by-step guidance from the Cricut Heat app, which gives you plenty of customisation with your projects. Portable and easy to store, you can also enjoy the freedom of taking your business wherever you go!

To work out the right Cricut machine for you, you mainly need to consider the size and scope of your projects.

For smaller, quicker jobs, the Cricut Joy and Cricut Joy Xtra should be able to deal with your workload, as well as being a lot easier to move around!

The bigger, more professional projects are where you’ll need to consider investing in a Cricut Maker 3 or Circuit Explore 3. Working with a greater variety of materials, and a bigger surface size, these are the go-to picks for more experienced creators.

For more specific projects, the Cricut heat press machines are a worthy companion to have alongside the Cricut cutting machines. While the Cricut Mug Press can turn a plain mug into a masterpiece, the Cricut Easypress 3 excels when it comes to creating stylish, one-of-a-kind clothing.

For larger pieces or for small business owners, the Cricut Large Easypress 3 is the ideal choice.

Look no further for a quick side by side comparison to understand the core difference between our Cricut machines.

Still not sure which machine is best for you? Why not book yourself in for one of our one-to-one Cricut workshops where you can get some pointers on what model to choose, and some advice on your projects!

Learn more about everything you need to get started with Cricut with our handy guide.