Cricut AutoPress Review: Is it right for you?
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- You have asked for it! Here is my full Cricut AutoPress review along with a bit about who I think this press is right for. This video is sponsored by Cricut, however, all projects and opinions are my own. I am running through some of the features, the projects I have made, and things that I found didn't work well with the AutoPress from Cricut. Be sure to watch this video if you plan on purchasing to figure out if this is the right heat press for you!
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Unboxing and features • Cricut AutoPress: Your...
Using with HTV • Cricut AutoPress with ...
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0:00 Introduction
0:20 Projects I have made
1:30 AutoPress features
3:03 HTV Projects
3:25 Sublimation Projects
3:42 Business Considerations
4:34 Auto Pressure
5:24 Heavy pressure
6:12 How to decide
7:40 Who is it for?
10:13 Is it for everyone?
11:32 When can you buy?
12:04 Wrap up - Jak na to + styl
For $1000 everything needs to work with this not just some projects
I pulled the trigger this morning!!!! My main reason is the ability to move and store if needed. I craft in my bedroom and I’m quickly running out of space. I also have arthritis in both hands and my back. I think this press will be a lifesaver for me.
I think you will love it!
I really want one of these, it saves space and love how it operates.
Angie I love you videos as a matter of fact…I enjoy them….you speak so well of the Cricut Products and it lets me know whether to buy or not. I don’t have a big business but on some occasions I press over 300 t shirts therefore, it is for ME!!! Thanks
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This video answered all my questions about the auto press!!
Those with rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions this would be amazing!! 🤩
I TOTALLY agree!
@@AngieHolden I want this so bad. 🥰
@@AngieHolden mine is coming tomorrow 🥰.
Oh, and just in time for sublimation camp. 😍
Thank you for all the videos on the new Auto Press. The feature that appeals most to me is that it can press items up to 2 inches with even pressure. That would be very useful for thick slate photo slabs, canvases, and other items that you tested. Also for sublimation projects as many require longer press times, and consistent pressure.
That is one of my favorite features!
Angie! I adore you!!! This was just the video I needed! Thanks 👏🏻 I’m going back to rewatch all the previous videos. I’m having a hard time making a decision.
I have done my very best to test a wide variety of things as I know this is a big purchase and you should be informed before making it!
Thank you Angie. Your videos are so helpful. I already have a full time job that is very physical, so I do appreciate when things are not as laboring on my body. I just received my autopress and love it. Now and again I make totes and shirts. This will open up my world. It is also cool to the touch. I really like that.
Wonderful!
Thank you so much for this detailed review!
You are so welcome!
Angie, you do a fantastic job of laying out all the options for anyone that is interested in or has questions about purchasing an AutoPress. Your presentation and camera presence is really, really good … concise and clear. I currently do not own any press at all but recently purchased my first Cricut Maker machine (still in the box) and plan on extending my crafting. Was trying to decide on a flatbed press or the other Cricut press machines so your video has helped me to know what to consider before purchasing. Thank you for your videos.
So happy to help Linda!
Absolutely fantastic review, really useful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Angie for giving us this review. I have several easy presses but when I do a lot of pressing my shoulder is hurting so bad. I can’t wait to get the AutoPress. 🥰
Yes! Another reason this press can be so useful!
Thanks for your videos.
always learning from them. The price was a little shocker but actually ordered it with a bundle. Have a lot of ideas and projects where I feel it will pay for itself in little to no time.
Good luck!
I finally got the Auto Press and love it. Thank you for your video about it.
Great to hear!
Angie, thank you for your review. It is definitely something to think about, especially depending on how it will be utilized.
Love the features on the Autopress. Who knows...maybe Cricut will come out with a smaller version for various reasons.
Appreciate your videos, again Thank You!
That would be nice! Thank you for watching!
As always, a very informative series of videos Angie! You’ve answered all the questions I had about the Autopress. Price is the only thing holding me back on this purchase. In Canada the price is $1,299 before tax. With their highest priced item so far, I’m surprised Cricut doesn’t offer the option to buy an extended warranty on this press. Thanks again for doing such a great job for your subscribers!
Glad it was helpful!
Its just became available in the UK.. yesterday...thank you so much for the review, and after looking at alternatives, I have decided to buy it...placing my order soon..very excited to use it..I also use the cricut maker, and subliminal printer (Epson L805 reconfigured)thanks for the you tube guide for this too. I also have a laser engraver, so this is going to help so much with our small business (2 of us) and going forward..only part time so far...keep up the excellent reviews..
Hope you enjoy it!
thank you for this video I have the press and all information is great
Glad it was helpful!
Hsn has it on craft day. May 3. The main reason I’m going to buy it is my hands. I have and swing away. I’ve only used it one. I have Psoriasis arthritis and other hand problems. This should help with the pain.
I seriously think it will help. I love the AutoPress just for that reason alone!
I'm just wandering if HSN still doing this would be the only way I can be able to purchase it! Wow it's expensive hopefully can make a payment plan
I love your honesty, new subscriber❤️
Thank you!
I have not used my large easy press in over 1 1/2 years as for health reasons I can’t lift it or feel confident lifting it. The auto press is a no-brainer for me as I want to still be able to craft! Soooo excited 😊
Yay! So glad!
I received an auto press for Mother’s Day and it is a game changer for my production.
Yay! So happy to hear it!
Your videos are great and so helpful. You are my go to for all my questions. Thank you!! =)
Thanks for watching!
HSN is having the Cricut Auto Press as the Today's Special on May 3. You can get on flex pay and possibly 12 monthly payment plan.
I know! I am excited to see what pricing will be!
Thank you!!
Very informative video as with all her videos great job
Thank you!
I still just can't get over the cost of this machine. I'm going with a traditional heat press. Maybe if they bring the price down I will get it in the future.
I am sure there will be sales!
I hope to find a sale. I love this one but it is pricey
Just got a bundle on hsn free shipping 999 and easy pay 5 payments
@@joaniecastelli4428 I got the same too. I thought to myself, If I'm spending that much might as well get free stuff with it.
@@joaniecastelli4428 I ordered that bundle too. My shoulders will thank me for getting it.
Just wow. If this was 500 cheaper, I might buy it. But you can get a traditional brand name for a quarter of the price. Thx for the info though! Love your content!
I will be saving money to get this
This would be perfect for me, I'm disabled and can only use one hand and traditional presses are hard to open and close and easy presses are hard to lift and hold in place/apply enough pressure. Gonna have to wait for it to get lower in price though. Great review!
Thanks! Happy to help!
I want it!
I love it
Angie I like this machine because I have bad arthritis as well but I’m still waiting for your video with sublimation on a canvas but a lamination sheet
I am not wild about how the lamination sheets I have tried look on any heat press so I haven't showed anything!
I don't think this is for me as I haven't into doing HTV. You did answer a lot of questions I had in the other videos for this machine. If I do decide to get one I'll go through and watch the videos again.
Totally understandable! Happy to help!
Angie maybe you could just have a video on trying it on canvas without the lamination sheet for sublimation thank you
For the method I use for canvas, there really is no reason the AutoPress wouldn't work! I just use clear HTV.
Can you use it on a blank canvas that you buy from the store that’s stapled to an inner wood frame? Would you have to put a towel behind it so it wouldn’t crush?
Thank You for the review! Why would they just make it in blue color! Nothing in my new craft room is blue!
Hi Angie. Love your videos. Have you done htv adhesive with foil on the auto press? Does it work well? Thanks
I did just a foil HTV and it worked. Then I did a sublimation foil where you add adhesive to the sublimation. It did not work well.
Hsn will be having it as their today's special on Tuesday May 3rd as it's there craft day. I hope the price is right because I have a small space and that would be perfect.
I am actually hoping for a good price that day as well! Which is why I was pushing to get this up so people could see it before buying!
HSN offered zero percent 18 month financing. Can’t beat it!
May I please ask you, what kind of desk you have? I love it!!
Sorry? Which one?
Loved this video SO helpful, as I am thinking of getting an AutoPress and using Supacolor at the moment... I was also wondering if you think Supacolor would work with a mini easypress when using it on something like jewelry cases? Thank youuuu!!
Try this: czcams.com/video/LmnK78t63wM/video.html
@@AngieHolden thank youuuu so much
Need? No. Want? YESSSS. will never be able to afford one. Price is extreme.
I have been hurt by my heatpress, busted chin ER visit. Have had to go to Chiropractor for shoulder issues
I got hit so hard by the handle on mine that I almost passed out. I totally feel you on that one!
Hi, ty for this video. What would be an example of high pressure items? Like handbags, sweatshirts? TIA
Try this: czcams.com/video/IH2NKJhOXgU/video.html
I do a fair bit of slate and I have a pneumatic 16x20 press, that is a huge beast and discontinued but it works really well. It allows me to wrap the color on the edges nicely. I assume this press will not do the same? I would be looking for a backup machine but what concerns me is I do not find it very large at 12x15 and many of my acrylic pieces would take up the entire platen. Can you measure please and tell me if the platen is a true 12x15? Have you taken a heat gun to the entire platen? is it consistent? Thank you for all that you do. I rarely watch anyone online but do watch you. I find it is hard to trust reviews online and that's not only with Cricut but all products. Too many influencers that tote the company line. Makes it very difficult for the consumer.
I did slate here: czcams.com/video/SgmYjchHYFA/video.html The platen is 12 x 15 but it is rounded on the edges so you don't get a true 12 x 15. I haven't done any heat gun tests though!
That $$$$ tho 🤦🏾♀️it was 1199 on hsn now it’s 999. By the time it goes down a new will be out 😭😭. Thanks 4 the video❤️
Can you do a video attempting to sublimate on resin coasters using your legooin5x7 heat press please..........? Good evening ❤ from 🇯🇲
I am not sure if you can sublimate on resin.
@@AngieHolden 🙃
I just purchase the auto press but do you have a chart where I'll know what temperature and time will go with what materials?
Try the Cricut Heat Guide.
Hi Angie - I've seen a few videos that when HTV is pressed on the Autopress, there's been adhesive that spills out of the letters and the design is NOT pressed into the shirt because they could feel the letters raised somewhat compared to a standard clamshell where the letters felt like they were part of the material. It may be due to pressure which is a problem as you know it can't be adjusted in Cricut. Also, if a pressing pillow was put in a shirt do you think there would be more pressure and the HTV would've came out much better? When you press HTV, you said your results are good. Are the letter pressed into the material well and do you see any adhesive that has spilled out? I'm trying to figure out what would cause that. I wonder if Cricut can adjust stuff if there are enough issues in their software updates?
I haven’t had any issues with that at all!
Hi will it work on blank canvas that are stapled to an inner frame? Or would I need to put a towel behind it in the hollow spot so it doesn’t crush?
I would use this method: czcams.com/video/ZHDbbtlMzlE/video.html
Do you have a link for the mat you mention? I am in Ireland and searched on amazon but didnt find it?
Not sure which you are referencing. The Nomex pad I get from dyetrans.com but I don't think that will work in Ireland. I am unsure of the equivalent.
I have been driving myself crazy researching heat presses. I live in Canada so many options in the US cannot be purchased. I would prefer a clamshell due to space in my craft room. I also have a 9 year old granddaughter who loves to craft with me and I want to make sure I get a safe machine as I do not want to her to get hurt. The cricut autopress looks very safe as long as we make sure not to be overtop of it when it auto opens. Is there any other machine available in Canada that I can compare it to? At $1300 it is an investment and as a retired buyer I always need to get at minimum two prices before purchasing anything.
I don't know of another machine with the same type of features.
Do you have a video comparing this cricut heat press and HTV Ront heat press
I do not!
@@AngieHolden thank you.
I watch a lot of your videos and appreciate all the time you spend testing out products etc.
Just beginning this route of creations. Still I am confused on which heat press to purchase. Not a business, just someone who wants to create things for her family and few friends- t-shirts, tumblers etc for fun. Though I am highly considering selling some items in the future at some of my author events etc where the proceeds go to helping local veterans (hubs and I are both veterans too).
All the technology is a lot to learn and honestly my brain is fried from learning various different things about the cricut maker 3 and Cameo 4 (I do have both).
I am looking for easy set up, good quality and has support if needed thoughts on which heat press and separate tumbler press (up to 30oz plus) would be best specifically for me?
Will we get the 10 or 20% access discount on it I wonder?
Good question! I assume so but I have no idea!
Does auto press work on thinner pieces of wood like pine etc?
Yes it does!
I have the Autopress and am a bit concerned. I mostly use 100% cotton t-shirts and every day iron on. However there is often one tiny part that needs re-pressing to not peel off. Should I increase the time or the heat to solve this? Or press from the back like you do with the easy press?
I would make sure you are following the peel temp directions. Some are cold peel and you should let them cook before peeling.
@@AngieHolden thanks. That I do. I’m actually sewing a t-shirt right now and will consider all the possibilities when it comes to the pressing. Fingers crossed!
Can you use it to fuse stabilizer on fabric?
Sure!
just starting out. Would it be a good press for that?
It is a pretty advanced press. Depends on what you want to do in the future!
Can the easy press be used for the heavy pressing?
Try this: czcams.com/video/IH2NKJhOXgU/video.html
Again, thank you so much for all the terrific videos on the AutoPress. I can find the dimensions for the full AutoPress, but unable to find the dimensions for just the bottom base that will sit on a table/cabinet. Do you know where I could find those measurements? Thank you.
I think I go over that here: czcams.com/video/D4GaHHEX674/video.html
Can autocross work on things like DTF?
Try this: czcams.com/video/IH2NKJhOXgU/video.html
Great video! By any chance do you know how much it’ll cost?
It’s over a 1000
@@forestpkguy wow! As bad as I wanted it, think I’ll go for the heat press lol 😂
Retail is $999.
@@AngieHolden oh wow thank you so much think I’ll have to wait for a price decrease myself on this one lol 😆
@@AngieHolden but I love how it doesn’t bound you to just stand there and hold it
Can you fit a xxl sweatshirt in this?
I would say so.
I have all the easy press items, but I now have arthritis really bad in my hands and am thinking I would be better off buying this machine.
I always recommend this one for people with hand issues.
Looks pretty, but at $1000 just too pricey - I can get a less "crafter" more professional unit, with auto open and a slide-out platen for less $$ - the convenience of closing and storing standing up is great, BUT at 58 lbs, realistically, how often are we likely to be man-handling the beast to do that??
Definitely a decision that each person needs to make.
Good evening mam🌹🙏🏻
That bottom plate is too small for 1k
right now it's on sale for 800 dollars, otherwise 999.00. Sorry, that's a bit pricey especially for it's size. AND, it has to be activated on their web site. No thanks.
$1,000…….😳😳😳
Way to expensive,
It is definitely a high price but maybe worth it for some.
@@AngieHolden yes true I know there are other heat machines that aren't that much
You talk about the cricket press but don’t tell them the price that is wrong I’m going to say this machine cost 1000.000 plus tax’s which that is a lot of money I’m cheat so I won’t be buying one wake-up and the coffee if you could afford one good luck more power OMG 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
If you watch ANY of my videos, I never say the price. That is because pricing changes over time and someone can find this video 5 years from now and be upset that the price went up. I am by no means hiding the fact that it is expensive as I said it was an investment several times.