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Cricut Maker 3 Machine

Cricut Maker 3 Machine

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Our take on the Cricut Maker 3 Machine

The Cricut Maker 3 is Cricut's top-tier smart cutting machine, aimed at serious crafters and small shops. It cuts 300+ materials, from vinyl and cardstock to leather, balsa and fabric, and works with 13 interchangeable tools for engraving, debossing and scoring. It cuts up to twice as fast as the original Maker and applies roughly ten times the force of the Explore Air 2, and it can cut Cricut Smart Materials without a mat. Against the Explore line it is the stronger, more versatile machine; against the original Maker it is faster and adds mat-free cutting. Owners praise its precision and material range, while some find the software subscription and tool costs add up.

Best forSerious crafters cutting fabric, leather and thick materialsSmall businesses making repeated, precise cutsMakers who want engraving, debossing and scoring in one machineCrafters tired of aligning mats for long vinyl cuts
Pros
  • Cuts 300+ materials, including fabric, leather and balsa
  • Up to 2x faster than the original Maker
  • 10x the cutting force of the Explore Air 2
  • Mat-free cutting with Cricut Smart Materials
  • 13-tool system for engraving, debossing and scoring
  • Free Design Space app for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac
Cons
  • Tools and blades are sold separately and add up
  • Cricut Access subscription needed for much of the design library
  • Smart Materials cost more than standard vinyl
  • Heavier and larger than the Explore machines
  • Design Space requires an internet connection for many tasks

Cricut Maker 3 Machine prices at every store

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    $399.00Checked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

Owners rate the Maker 3 highly for cut precision and its wide material range, and many say the mat-free Smart Material cutting saves time on long projects. Common complaints center on the cost of tools, blades and the Access subscription, and on Design Space's quirks.

What people mention
  • Cut precisionPraisedOwners say cuts come out clean and accurate across vinyl, cardstock and fabric.
  • SpeedPraisedReviewers note it cuts noticeably faster than the original Maker on long jobs.
  • Mat-free cuttingPraisedSmart Materials let users skip the mat, which owners say saves time and waste.
  • Tool costsCriticisedBuyers complain that the 13 tools and replacement blades are sold separately and add up.
  • Design SpaceMixedUsers find the app capable but sometimes slow and dependent on an internet connection.
  • FootprintCriticisedSome owners say the machine takes up a lot of space on a work table.

About the Cricut Maker 3 Machine

The Cricut Maker 3 is a smart cutting machine that cuts over 300 materials. With compatible tools, it can also engrave, deboss and add other decorative effects. The description mentions use with resin casting and woodturning projects, such as label casts, embossing and debossing designs.

It cuts up to 2X faster than the Original Cricut Maker and has 10X the cutting force of the Cricut Explore Air 2. It works with a Knife Blade for thicker materials up to 2.4 mm. No mats are needed.

The machine is used with the free Design Space app for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac. It is compatible with 13 tools, sold separately.

Materials
Cuts 300+ materials
Speed
Up to 2X faster than the Original Cricut Maker
Cutting force
10X the force of the Cricut Explore Air 2
Thick materials
Works with Knife Blade for materials up to 2.4 mm
Mats
No mats needed
Effects
Cutting, engraving, debossing and more decorative effects
Tools
Compatible with 13 tools (sold separately)
Software
Free Design Space app for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac
In the box
Cricut Maker 3 machine with Premium Fine-Point Blade and housing, welcome card, USB cable, power adapter, free trial subscription to Cricut Access (for new subscribers), 100 ready-to-make projects onl
Box size
11 x 11 x 26.5

Questions and answers

What can the Maker 3 cut that the Explore Air 2 cannot?
The Maker 3 cuts 300+ materials, including fabric, leather, balsa and thicker materials with the Knife Blade. The Explore Air 2 handles a narrower set of lighter materials.
Do I need mats to use it?
No mats are needed with Cricut Smart Materials, which feed directly into the machine. Standard vinyl and cardstock still use a mat.
What comes in the box?
The machine, a Premium Fine-Point Blade with housing, a welcome card, USB cable, power adapter, a practice cut material and a free trial of Cricut Access for new subscribers.
Is the Maker 3 worth it over the original Maker?
It is faster and adds mat-free cutting with Smart Materials, so it suits frequent crafters. Casual users may find the original Maker enough.
Which tools work with it?
It is compatible with 13 Cricut tools, sold separately, including the Knife Blade, Rotary Blade, scoring and engraving tools.
What software does it use?
It runs on the free Cricut Design Space app for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac.
Where is the Cricut Maker 3 Machine cheapest?
At ExoticBlanks, for $399.00, as of our latest check.

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