Is the Maker 3 worth it over the Explore 3?

Yes if you cut fabric, felt, leather or balsa, or want the rotary and knife blades. For vinyl and cardstock only, the Explore 3 does the same job with fewer tools.

What is the difference between the Maker 3 and the original Maker?

The Maker 3 adds mat-free cutting with Smart Materials and faster cutting speeds. Both use the same 13-tool system and cut over 300 materials.

Do I need a mat to cut with the Maker 3?

Only with Smart Materials, which feed through mat-free for cuts up to 12 ft. Standard vinyl, cardstock and fabric still need a mat.

What comes in this bundle?

The Maker 3 machine, a 30-image digital content library credited to your account at registration, and 50 free project templates. Blades, mats and tools are sold separately unless listed.

Does it work without a subscription?

Yes. Design Space is free and the machine cuts your own designs and uploaded files. Cricut Access is optional and unlocks the full 300,000+ image library.

What can the Maker 3 cut?

More than 300 materials, including vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, fabric, felt, leather, balsa and chipboard, depending on the blade or tool installed.

Where can I buy the Cricut Maker 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Value Wise09, Big Buy07, Prime Wise10, cloudshiftsol, Orbit Cart 14.

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Q: Where is the Cricut Maker 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle cheapest?

At Big Buy07, for $683.99, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners rate the Maker 3 highly for its cutting force and material range, and many call it the most capable Cricut for fabric and thick materials. Common complaints center on the cost of accessories and Smart Materials, and on Design Space's learning curve.

What people mention

Cutting powerPraisedOwners say it cuts fabric, felt and thicker materials that lighter Cricuts struggle with.
Smart MaterialsMixedMat-free long cuts are loved, but owners say the Smart Materials cost more than mat-based ones.
Design SpaceCriticisedUsers find the app slow to learn and occasionally buggy on desktop and mobile.
Build qualityPraisedReviewers describe the machine as solid and consistent over repeated cutting runs.
Accessory costCriticisedBlades, mats and tools add up, and owners say the ecosystem gets expensive.
SetupMixedRegistration and Bluetooth pairing go smoothly for some and frustrate others.

About the Cricut Maker 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle

The Cricut Maker 3 is a smart cutting machine that cuts, scores, writes, debosses, engraves, and more. It cuts more than 300 materials, including delicate fabric, paper, matboard, tooled leather, and balsa wood. It works with more than 13 tools, which are sold separately. It cuts 2x faster than its predecessor and has 10x more cutting power than Explore series machines.

With Cricut Smart Materials, it can cut a single image up to 12 ft (3.6 m) long, or repeated cuts up to 75 ft, without a mat. It connects wirelessly over Bluetooth. It is used with Cricut Design Space, a free app for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. The app helps you choose materials and the right tools and customize projects.

Registering the machine unlocks a built-in Learning Plan with beginner's guides, expert-led courses, and workshops. This bundle also includes a digital library of 30 images, added to your account when you register during setup. A Cricut Access subscription is optional and adds 300,000+ images, 7,000+ ready-to-make projects, and 700+ fonts.

Brand

Cricut

Model

Maker 3 (8001920)

Color

Mist

Connectivity

Wireless Bluetooth; USB cable included

Compatibility

Cricut Design Space on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac

Functions

Cut, score, write, deboss, engrave, and more