Cricut
About Cricut at Server Hub
We carry Cricut properly: the cutting machines — Maker, Explore, Joy — alongside the heat presses, and the deep run of vinyl, iron-on, cardstock, blades, mats and tools that a working craft business actually gets through.
Materials are the point. A cutting machine is bought once; vinyl, transfer tape and mats are bought continually, and running out of the right mat mid-order is the difference between a delivered job and a late one. That is why our accessory range runs deeper than our machine range — it is the part you come back for.
Choosing a machine is mostly about materials rather than features. Joy is small and suits labels, cards and short runs where space matters. Explore cuts the common craft materials quickly and is the sensible default for most small businesses. Maker adds the rotary blade and the knife blade, which is what lets it cut fabric without a backing and thicker materials like leather and basswood — if you are working with textiles, that capability is the whole reason to buy up.
Presses follow the same logic. A Mug Press does one job precisely; an Autopress applies even pressure across a large area without you leaning on it, which is what makes garment runs repeatable rather than a matter of technique.
If you are starting a craft business rather than a hobby, tell us what you intend to sell and we will specify the machine, the press and the starting material list together — that combination is where most of the early mistakes happen.
Server Hub is an independent reseller; Cricut is a trademark of Cricut, Inc.
Where Cricut fits
Cricut — frequently asked questions
Maker, Explore or Joy — which should I buy?
- Joy is small and suits labels, cards and short runs. Explore handles the common craft materials quickly and is the right default for most small businesses. Maker adds the rotary and knife blades, which is what lets it cut fabric without backing and thicker materials like leather and basswood.
Do I need a Maker for a clothing business?
- If you are cutting fabric directly, yes — the rotary blade is the reason. If you are only cutting iron-on vinyl and pressing it onto ready-made garments, an Explore does that perfectly well and costs less.
Mug Press or Autopress?
- A Mug Press does one job precisely and is the right tool if mugs are the product. An Autopress applies even pressure across a large area without you leaning on it, which is what makes garment runs repeatable instead of dependent on technique.
How often do mats and blades need replacing?
- Mats are consumable and lose tack with use — how fast depends on the material and how well you keep them clean. Blades dull gradually and usually announce themselves as ragged cuts before they fail outright. Keep a spare of both; running out mid-order is the expensive failure.
Do you stock vinyl, iron-on and cardstock?
- Yes, and deeply — the material range is larger than the machine range because that is what a working craft business reorders. If a specific finish or colour is not listed, ask; much of it is sourced to order.
What warranty applies to a Cricut machine?
- New machines carry 12 months, mirroring the manufacturer locally and longer where Cricut’s own cover is longer, in addition to your Consumer Protection Act rights. Consumables are not covered by warranty.
