Love the machine, but I expected a different software. We will still have the same issues in Design Space that we have with the other machines. Design Space has to get better before I buy anymore of Cricut 's machines. I'm tired of all the bugs, crashes and useless updates. Cori thanks for being honest because I feel the people I already watch are not saying really much about the cons.
Hi I appreciate your honesty and candor regarding this new machine. I bought it from HSN and it is an impressive bundle of material But after watching many videos on it, I have decided to return it unused. The reason being is that it just doesn't seem like something I will use. I do not have a business and was mostly thinking I could make large stuff with it but actually I am doing fine with my little Maker 3. I am going to keep the paper (additionally I bought some extra paper) to use with my 11x24 mats ( of course I will have to cut it down to use) but thats ok. I think its a great machine and wish they had made it so it could be used with existing mats and blades and also had the automatic cutter preinstalled. Oh well. Maybe someday down the road I will purchase it but for now I have come to the decision that its not for me!
As an experienced Pro machine user, I can see a big problem with those who want to use the jumbo mats. The supports look flimsy and I would say it is really only catering for those who want to cut rolls of vinyl. That being the case, there are better machines out there with better in house software or the option of using off brand software.
I actually talked to Cricut today about the mat supports because I was concerned as well (I'm at their headquarters today). They said they made them intentionally "flimsy" because they didn't want a handle or leverage point that could potentially be used to knock or pull the machine over (like if a kid grabbed it). They have breakaway elastic inside the supports so they will break away if anything hits them or the weight gets too much. Thought that was an interesting response!
After buying cricut items for my business, and then of course having to replace items, I have to say when I went to replace some consumables I found a better deal with other brands. And those other brands not only were cheaper they were made a whole lot better and lasted a whole lot longer than cricut products. That and I tried for quite some time to get their website to work. They knew for months (maybe even a year) that their website had errors. I tried ordering $2300 worth of products for my business and kept hitting a dead end when the page would go to an error page and wouldn’t let me order. I finally did order when they finally fixed it.
@@Weatheredstorms1 There is a world of difference between pro type supplies and hobby supplies, a big one being the price! Most hobbyists have no idea.
I'm the owner of Evoking Uniqueness Art Studio and this is for sure a GAME CHANGER for my business!!!! It's already in my Santa's list... Thanks for this overview video!!!!
What a great introduction to this new Cricut machine. Thank you for sharing. Do you know if you could cut fabric with it? Is there a FabricGrip mat available for this?
Looks awesome, I am relatively new to Cricut cutting and making mugs and just bought the Cricut Auto Press so I will wait to see what everyone does with this. It is exciting to see this new product!
Thank you for your great review on the new Cricut venture! I’ve had it in my cart since it was released here in Germany, but since the cutting mats were sold out, I had to wait with making the purchase. This gave me time to overthink, watch reviews and go a lil insane 😬 I’m having a small business, so this machine would probably make sense, but I’m a lil concerned about the loud noises that it makes. It seems that the venture is much louder than the other Cricut plotters, right? Might be typical for commercial plotters (I’m used to the cricut maker) but I hate loud noises and wanna be able to talk (not shout)to someone while working on orders… Btw I’m running my small business from home, so there are other people around who wanna do their stuff without being bothered by my plotter 😂 So what do you think about the loudness - is that a reason to not buy the machine?
I wish I had something to measure the decibels! It's definitely louder than other Cricut machines. It might be a bit loud if other people are trying to, say, watch TV or something, But it's not as loud as my laser machines. Not sure if that helps! :)
Thanks for the review video. Sounds like they are trying to compete with the Siser Romeo 24" cutter, this new Venture is $300 MORE (MSRP) and significantly LOUDER. Not sure how small / intricate this new Cricut can go with cuts / designs, that would be a great demo video to add in the future. All the time I hear the CRYcut 🤪owners complaining the print n cut size is too small, well now they at least have a larger P&C option.
Thank you for a well done Cricut Venture presentation. Did you get the opportunity to test fabric cutting? I placed an order few days ago. Main functions using the Venture is for my sewing projects.
I haven't, but it should be able to cut bonded fabric. If you're looking to cut unbonded fabric (like straight cotton), you'll probably struggle since you can't use the Rotary Blade.
Mats that are 24” is mighty cumbersome. I cut mostly mat less and once again mat less is only with smart vinyl limiting your choices. So only 2 pinch rollers? That means small pieces must be on a mat? Also the machine sounds loud. Did you have your microphone close?
Yes, it should cut both using the Standard Grip mat made for the Venture! It probably will cut both of those materials more slowly, however, as not to ruin them.
I’m sorry if this is a dumb question, but I don’t own any “craft” machines. I’m looking for a way to cut Larger reusable custom designed vinyl stencils. Would this machine work for this? I ask because my friend has 2-3 of the cricket machines and made me 3 smaller reusable stencils but only in 12” width, I’m definitely wanting bigger for my projects. Please let me know? The other thing is I’m not “tech savvy” so is it user friendly? Thanks Christine
It's not as loud as it sounds in the video! I don't think it comes close to something I'd want hearing protection for (it's not nearly as loud as my lasers).
I think that's the primary user, yes. And folks who want to make huge projects-there are lots of at-home crafters that love making big cardstock characters, paper flowers, etc.
Thank you for this video! I'm in a predicament and was wondering your opinion....i haven't used the cricut or any cutting machine before and had been eyeballing the maker 3 for some time, but i know i will very soon need cutouts larger than 12" for my business. Would you recommend just going for the venture then? And does the venture cut wood material as effectively as the maker 3? do you have a video where you compare the venture to the romeo? I'm just trying to figure out the best decision to make thank you so much!
I don't have a Romeo, BUT I am doing a live over on Instagram probably next week with Jennifer from Pigskins and Pigtails. She has a Romeo and we're going to answer questions about both. The Venture won't cut wood like a Maker. It only has Explore-level tools.
I don't have a Romeo, BUT I am doing a live over on Instagram probably next week with Jennifer from Pigskins and Pigtails. She has a Romeo and we're going to answer questions about both.
@@HeyLetsMakeStuff Darn, that's what I figured. I love my maker & all the things it can cut. I guess there was a reason they modeled it after the explorer instead of maker. :(
@@HeyLetsMakeStuff All I hear is people saying can this machine make stickers with this vinyl. or what is everybody making this year for stickers and stuff
I like using the parchment paper technique. I don't have a video, but this is how you do it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BIa7w3N313k.html
Great review! I am definitely considering purchasing the Venture for my small business. One question that I do have though is the Venture can handle large scale projects as you have shown but I am wondering how design space is handling them. For example I used vinyl for a 24x36 project for a seating chart for a wedding that I cut out in sections on my Maker 3. Design space was extremely sluggish as I added or rearranged the names for the seating arrangement. Do you think design space has been improved to handle a big project like a seating plan?
This is a really valid question. Design Space has been updated recently to allow for larger projects BUT we all know that DS can be a bit finicky sometimes! I made a file with 27 9" shirt decals the other day and had no problem with it. You could probably pop into DS now and try it out to see if it might be working better for your large file!
I’m not sure! I haven’t tested super intricate cardstock cuts yet. Cricut says it’s even more accurate than their other machines so it could go either way.
@@HeyLetsMakeStuff I was thinking in terms of cuttable area. Cricut had increase the print and cut of machines. (I'll be able to use 11x17 sheets) So I guess I don't need a venture 🤦♂🤦♂ Ugh I'm new and learning on the fly. The processes seem simple enough, I just want to make mindful equipment purchases. Machines that will work together decently from the start. Could be overkill, but I want a second ET15000. One for Sublimation and one for printable HTV. Am I crazy? I am open to suggestions of course.
I saw @avantimorocha_1 showing a quick shot of it on Instagram in the last few days! Once I figure out how to get a larger print, I'll be testing as well.
@@JanineMKartist Oh for sure. One option might be to have a print shop print larger prints for you. But yes, wide format printers start around $800USD and go up from there.
I have used a Cricut machine since its inception. I have learned to NEVER NEVER EVER buy the first iteration of ny of their machines. Or tools. Or mats. Always wait beause they always replace everything.
