Why All The Different Cricut Blades, Tools and Mats ?

Find out what the different color Cricut blades mean and which machine uses it..Cricut Maker and/or Cricut Explore or both. Plus what other things do you need if you have the Cricut Maker.
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Cricut Sewing Kit
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Cricut Deep Cut Blade Housing (black)
Cricut Bonded Fabric Blade Housing (pink)
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Cricut German Carbide Blade (replacement)
Cricut Rotary Blade Kit(replacement only)
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Cricut Washable Fabric Pen
Cricut Scoring Stylus
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[@lynbryd7791]

Thank you for explaining each tool. This is so helpful for a newbie like myself.

[@alpanaik1965]

Best Cricut tutorial. I wish I had come across it earlier. No fake BS ,very clear presentation . Loved it! Do you have a tutorial for settings for fabric cutting? Sometimes a setting works & sometimes it doesn’t! Thank you again!

[@ReinaJohnsontransformed]

Thank God for you. I'm a fast learner but I'm super new to the cricut. Just bought the maker. I wasn't sure what blades it came with and was about to buy the blade that's already installed. Looks like I only need the deep cut blade, etching tool, and the knife tool. Whew!

[@carollee3023]

This is so great! I haven’t even opened mine yet because I’ve been intimidated and a bit overwhelmed as to where to begin (this is my first Cricut). I’ve been watching videos the entire day! The discount and free shipping were a huge bonus. Thanks so much!

[@nikkihoffman2891]

New Cricut maker owner here! Very very helpful!

[@belindaw5849]

Such a great video. Thank you so much. I didn't have a clue what everything was for

[@kelleyoneal2578]

Just love my Cricut Maker.

[@cwright5696]

Two questions 1) Will the Deep Cut/Deep Point Blade replacements (Blue/Black) fit in the Fine Point Blade housing Silver/Gold/Pink? 2) Also is there a difference between Deep Cut and Deep Point blade replacements? the Deep Point Blades + Housing I see have the black caps on the blades, and when searching to purchase replacements I keep seeing Deep Cut Blade replacements with Blue. Any guidance here would be helpful.

[@nanataylor9465]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful, I do not sew but my sister just got The Cricut Maker!!!! I am buying her the extra supplies for her for Christmas.

[@gallyhagz]

Great video.....I am about to purchase my first Cricut....and have decided to buy the maker....your video is so in-depth I now know what I need.....thank you.

[@faridemanrique]

Thank you so much for this video. Thanks to your explanation I find out I need another blade for deep cuts. Blessings from México.

[@Cherylcampbellscott]

Hands down the best explanation of blades I have come across to date. I’m a new Cricut Maker owner and have various questions. Should I at all be concerned about using different mats for these deeper cut blades? Or has that been pre- determined so I won’t need to be worried? Thanks again! This was awesome!

[@lisaarango9164]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@lorbrn]

Thank you for the info that clarified the new & the old Cricut products.

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

you are welcome

[@dishaw2709]

Thank you, for blade explanations, I have the premium fine blade with White cap. I guess suppose to last longer??? also seen grey cap on blades. at Michaels. I got a pen and marker adapters. but just getting started. I enjoy you in your video.

[@josephKEOarthur]

yeah whats up with the grey caps?

[@missybosch1938]

Oh my gosh! I have been trying to figure out what I needed to get with my new Maker and this video was so helpful. Thanks so much!

[@graciemizell8626]

Thank you my Darling Debbie.I just got my cricut Maker unboxed. Thanks for explaining the blades.I also ordered the sewing kit.I do a lot of sewing but wanted the kit to match my Maker.Thanks for the Discount.and I got my discount on top of that.Ill be coming back for some more tips I luv your viedos.

[@HFDay-qi6yc]

Thank you for explaining.. this c is helping a lot. I don't have a Cricut marker yet. But I'm planing to get in the future. Maybe next year.. just because I just recently bought a Brother scan and cut 2. I'm still playing with it but I think in a year from now I'll probably want to upgrade to a Cricut maker. I was really debating either to get a Cricut Explore Air 2 or BROTHER scan n Cut 2. I'm glad I went with the BROTHER scan Ncut because I think I really would like to get a Cricut maker and I'm glad I didn't invest my money on the older Cricut models

[@minpin0119]

I’d hope Cricut would Mark accessories well enough to prevent buyers from making purchase mistakes.

[@NightingaleNews]

Answered all of my blade questions. Thank you!

[@robinrowe8025]

Just got my maker can't wait to try it. Thanks you helped me a lot.

[@ilenemack]

I really enjoyed this. Watched in full and learned soooo much.. Thank you Debbie!

[@susan1098]

Be prepared to tape down your fabric to your mat. The adhesive DOES NOT keep your fabric down. The circuit also shreds your fabric. Be careful cutting chipboard on your purple matt it has a tendency to cut thru your Matt.

[@123shellabella]

What A GREAT Video! I just got my new Cricut Maker and this really helped me as I was confused about the replacement blades! 🤣

[@wanjones7141]

Thank you, thank you. This has been so confusing to everyone, all these blades and colors and they keep renaming the blades. Thanks again.

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

glad it could help

[@jens6039]

Thank you for your explanations:) Straight to the point and easy to understand

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

A Sprinkle of Yarn ! You are so welcome. Glad it helped

[@vswaddy620]

Thank You For Sharing Debbie, I just got a Maker and your video was very helpful.

[@thenar]

NIce job Debbie, this was helpful.

[@bethanydavis1858]

Thanks for the tips. I just sold my air and got the Maker.

[@CraftsByBobbyJo]

Thank you so much for this video! It was great! I am new to the Cricut Air 2 and I get a Cricut Easy Press and this was a wonderful help to me! Thanks again!

[@jennydow3169]

Super helpful! Thank you.

[@julianney9713]

Thank you so much for sharing. This has really helped me to decide what I need to buy.

[@carolineknauth7116]

I took notes, Thank you, this was so helpful.

[@dyane1869]

Great vid! Thx for explaining all the blades. It was very helpful:)

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

thank you ...everyone kept asking so I wanted to help explain

[@susandickson9869]

Do you know how well the rotary blade cuts card stock? My Explore doesn't cut some brands or textures well and when/if I invest in a Maker I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not it helps. I use my rotary cutter blades on paper when they aren't sharp enough for clean fabric cuts, so I am wondering...

[@0meat]

Thanks for putting this up, very helpful. I found a Cricut Explore in a dumpster, it was missing the blade housing. Sounds like the deep cut housing I ordered should be able to hold and use any blade I put in it.

[@tarafowler2480]

00meat Plays no. The deep cut housing will not work with regular blades, but the other housings all work the same- just different colors (silver, gold, pink) The black deep cut IS actually different because it compensates for a longer blade with a different blade angle

[@sanayavg]

Thank you! I’m from India, and I just bought air 2. Im new to this kind of machine. I’m trying to buy some extra blades but it’s tough to find here. I was wondering if I can buy German carbide blades which is easily available here and if it would sit in the same housing.....and you gave me the answer in this vid. Thank u so much....

[@consuelomorales7227]

Thank you! The information was so useful! Great video!

[@nataschadurussel]

Thank you for this great vid! I'm looking forward to my Cricut Maker.

[@Mabelk824]

Thanks for the great info Debbie. Very helpful!

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

thank you for watching

[@annetteking2281]

Thank you this was very helpfully,

[@grannydorsey1388]

I learned so much! TFS

[@want2knwNw]

What is the difference between Cricut Explorer & Cricut Maker?

[@christinat2804]

That mat had me scurrying for something else purple in the room. I thought that I had went color blind real quick 😂 Did that purple strong grip mat look Gray to anyone else or was it just me????

[@minpin0119]

I think it’s light blue.

[@denisejohnston6243]

Even changed my blades from my newer machines..no luck

[@cindypierce5366]

How do you find these links that you refer to?

[@davidbrubaker9263]

Thank you for the information, but i do have a question. if the rotary blade does not work for the Cricut Explorer what does?

[@ahernanf]

what if you need to confetti paper with the cricut explore what kind of blade would work best?

[@wtyw2002]

Thank you!! Appreciate the information. What mat would you use with the black deep cut blade to cut foam?

[@speedbully_84]

I just ordered my cricut explore air 2 :-D and this informational video just let me know I can't use the deep blades I ordered because I need a separate blade housing :-( I am so bummed out. The correct housing is sold out, and will cost extra in shipping and fees now too in addition till having to wait to play with it... Thanks for the informative video though :-) Can't wait until my machine arrives.

[@bellanihnastutus8892]

can u tellme the diference of cricut explorer and the maker plz? I have the explorer. I do cut tick materials . thank you

[@ALB4EVER05]

Great video

[@josephKEOarthur]

thanks debbie..is there an update to this video?

[@josephKEOarthur]

blue cap for deep cut blade housing.. (did i miss this at michaels or joannes?)

[@susan1098]

And I’m a huge crafter!!

[@LauraKelleySpillane]

Does the cricket maker three have rotary blade and pink mat

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

@@LauraKelleySpillane unfortunately the Maker 3 does not come with the rotary blade and pink fabric mat but they can be purchased separately and used with the Maker 3

[@danadiva6602]

What is that blade that makes dots?

[@mamatosh05]

Very informative...

[@maggieblokkie1]

I ment the grey cap on it

[@allyjaetv]

This is a great video ! One question - is the black deep cut blade housing the same as the one that comes with the Cricut Explore Air 2? I know you said the pink housing is the same. ❤️

[@jade7249]

Hi I just found your video and thought while I was watching that I would ask you a question that u might be able to give me an answer too I bought a cricut expression a few years ago and used it a few times then I put it away until a couple of weeks ago when my eldest daughter asked me if I would make her wedding invitations. Thinking that the expression would be a faster way to cut the cards out I got it down wow what a shock a received . Why did cricut bring out this machine then decide u cant do much with it I cant get online with it unless I found a computer that has windows xp I think it is I paid something like $400 for this machine what a waste of money that was I loved your video and your explanation was easy to understand regards

[@johnwatterson6884]

The deep cut blades that I just bought from Cricut came with black caps on them.

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

now that is interesting...the packaging on Cricut shop still shows them with the blue caps...thanks for mentioning this

[@857dc]

my came with red cap

[@tarafowler2480]

The blue housing is NOT for the Explore or Maker. It is for the much older machines like the Expression it is cheaper because that is an out dated machine. The deep cut blades I got had the blue cap on them.

[@tarafowler2480]

857dc that is not the deep cut blade. The red cap is the carbide blade- it's the fine point blade.

[@tanyasnyder9033]

I bought the explore air 2. And I only received the green mat with it. Is that all we are suppose to get with this maker?

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

Tanya Trapp-Snyder if you’ve bought a Explore Air 2 they typically come with a light grip blue mat not a green standard mat. Did you buy this from Cricut

[@tanyasnyder9033]

@@DebbieONealSMQD I bought it at a store

[@marylavalley5067]

Hi Deb Is your promo code still good for Cricut.com. It tells me it’s not valid?

[@alzcar71224]

Very helpful video. How do I get shipped in U.K.

[@loisforgie994]

The discount didn't work today. Maybe you should remove it or make a note it doesn't work any more. Thanks

[@sherryvogt796]

Thanks for taking the time to make this great video!

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

happy to help

[@RobinMuddSimpleDesigns]

Can you use the rotary blade in the regular cricut explore air 2 if you get it with the housing?

[@tarafowler2480]

No. It is for the Maker only.

[@RobinMuddSimpleDesigns]

Tara Fowler thanks I bought a Maker

[@denisejohnston6243]

I have an old one..

[@kathleenmills7452]

Debbie, do the pens from explore fit the maker? I have many many so I hope so! And... do the mats for explore work in the maker? I bought those bulk packs from Cricut and hope they’ll work!

[@shawnnatrusty3293]

Kathleen Mills yes they do

[@tarafowler2480]

Kathleen Mills everything that works with the Explore works with the Maker.. just not the other way around.

[@camilero7510]

If I buy the knife blade, do I need the deep cut blade?

[@tarafowler2480]

CAMI BROWN yes. They are for different purposes. When sending your project to be cut, depending on what material you're cutting, your machine will tell you which blade to use. It is calibrated to cut each material with a specific blade.

[@maggieblokkie1]

hello Debbie and thanks for the lesson about the knives, 1 question for you, I have the maker and bought 2 blades in the color grey, I did miss that it your story, what sort of blades are the grey ones? thanks for telling, bye bye, Magda

[@kedaonlywant1]

Can i use the rotary blade in the explore one ?

[@DebbieONealSMQD]

keda33 no sorry. Rotary blade is only compatible with Cricut Maker

[@Chrriekay907]

I feel like you worded the title wrong 🤣

[@garyperrin8172]

i bought a circut maker 3 & there was no extra cutting blade with it & no mats too so your telling people that comes with it fauls BS

[@susan1098]

I bought one 4 months ago. It’s to expensive to use. Different housing for blades. The blade housings should come with the blades automatically. Again another “HOUSING” for the Rotary Blade!! OMG Replacement kit!! Can’t interchange!!! Circuit is such a RIP OFF!!!!

[@bozomahoney]

Arghhh I am so confused with this machine!!!

[@6speedbroomstick]

Great video! I tried to use your code along with my Cricut Access discount and it said your code is invalid. I will tell you that I found the Knife Housing & Blade on Amazon for even less than if your code worked along side the Access discount, $28.66 from Amazon. Just an FYI. I know you get credit when we order through Cricut, but it didn't want to let me :-( But I am happy to have found your channel regardless of the code. I work the overnight shift for a 911 center so I am going to binge your channel now LOL

[@speedcatbeth]

Alexis Ackerman-Jacob Codes May only work for a specific time. Check when the video was uploaded.

[@ginalis2264]

they should at least make a knife blade with the air 2! thats makes me so upset!

[@ReinaJohnsontransformed]

Gina Lis I feel your pain. I started looking at what machine to buy just as the maker was coming out and decided to wait. I would have been so mad if I'd had to upgrade shortly after a purchase

[@tarafowler2480]

Gina Lis the air 2 does not have even close to enough power for the knife blade. The maker has 10x as much power behind it.