pinklady
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,529 
|
Post by pinklady on Nov 12, 2019 16:12:12 GMT
I'm interested in getting a heat press but don't want to spend the money and don't really have room for it.
What are your thoughts on the Cricut Easy Press? Do you love it or hate it?
You can use it without a Cricut machine, right? I have an original Cameo so that's the machine I'll be using.
All feedback welcome. |
|
|
|
Post by sunny1016 on Nov 12, 2019 17:42:10 GMT
I haven't really used it a lot so maybe not the best person to ask...
but yes, can be used without a Cricut. And its super easy to use!
If you like using vinyl I say go for it!
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
May 11, 2024 22:21:06 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2019 19:33:10 GMT
Yes you can use it without a cricut. Love love love mine.....
|
|
scrapnnana
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,137
|
Post by scrapnnana on Nov 12, 2019 20:57:52 GMT
Your Cameo will be fine for cutting anything vinyl.
I have a full sized heat press, which I love, but it does take a lot of table space. For people with limited space, the Cricut seems like a good option. Enjoy!
|
|
|
|
Post by riversong1963 on Nov 12, 2019 22:32:06 GMT
I'm glad to hear this! I got one for my birthday back in September, but I haven't used it yet.
|
|
|
|
Post by cumber1137 on Nov 13, 2019 0:50:22 GMT
ok sorry if this is a dumb question but isn't an easy press just an iron? What would be the pros of using it over my iron?
|
|
eggypay
New Member
Posts: 5
Aug 24, 2019 0:57:26 GMT
|
Post by eggypay on Nov 13, 2019 1:21:02 GMT
I think it gets much hotter than an iron. Larger heating surface. Easier to lean in for pressure, and it has a timer. My Joann’s had the pressing mats on clearance last week
|
|
|
|
Post by streetscrapper on Nov 13, 2019 1:45:53 GMT
I was considering buying the first generation easy press a few years ago but bought a 15x15 heat press instead. The cost of my heat press wasn’t much more than the easy press so for me it made more sense. I didn’t have a lot of room, and still don’t, but I’ve moved from just using my heat press with HTV to sublimation. I know that the new easy presses get hot enough to use with infusible ink, which is the same concept as sublimation, but depending on what you’re interested in using the easy press for, you may quickly find that it’s not big enough for projects you may want to do. I’m now saving for a larger heat press. I think the easy press has come a long way, but I still think for the cost I’d opt for a heat press.
|
|
|
|
Post by garagesaler on Nov 13, 2019 1:48:56 GMT
I love my Easy Press. I have no room for a Heat Press, so the Easy Press was good for me. I have used it for tee shirts, canvases, and ornaments.
|
|
|
|
Post by cumber1137 on Nov 13, 2019 16:32:34 GMT
I think it gets much hotter than an iron. Larger heating surface. Easier to lean in for pressure, and it has a timer. My Joann’s had the pressing mats on clearance last week Ah, got it. Thank you! |
|
iowgirl
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,127
|
Post by iowgirl on Nov 13, 2019 16:37:06 GMT
isn't an easy press just an iron? I don't do a ton of HTV. I was using a good iron and it work OK. I bought the Easy Press - and it was WOW - so much better! A more even heat, and I knew the actual temp. They are expensive, but quality. I have a Silhouette Cameo and I use Siser EasyWeed HTV - which I recommend! |
|
scrapnnana
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,137
|
Post by scrapnnana on Nov 13, 2019 17:16:35 GMT
If you are using heat transfer vinyl, I agree with iowgirl. Siser Easyweed is my favorite.
|
|
edie3
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,467
|
Post by edie3 on Nov 13, 2019 21:54:09 GMT
Love my easy press. Not a fan at all of Cricut after all the crap with not being able to use older machines online. Even my DH was surprised when I came home with an Easy Press. In fact, he said I thought you were mad at Cricut!
|
|
pinklady
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,529
|
Post by pinklady on Nov 14, 2019 0:16:04 GMT
Love my easy press. Not a fan at all of Cricut after all the crap with not being able to use older machines online. Even my DH was surprised when I came home with an Easy Press. In fact, he said I thought you were mad at Cricut! OMG! This is honestly the one thing that has held me back from getting the Easy Press. I HATE Provo Craft for all the crap they've pulled over the years. I'll mainly be using it for HTV. I think you've all convinced me to try to find one on sale during the holidays. |
|
|
|
Post by cmpeter on Nov 14, 2019 2:20:23 GMT
I bought one on Amazon Prime day this year, but haven’t managed to use it yet. I will cut out my vinyl with my Cameo.
|
|
edie3
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,467
|
Post by edie3 on Nov 21, 2019 0:07:39 GMT
pinklady The easy presses are on sale at Amazon today.
|
|
pinklady
Drama Llama
Posts: 5,529
|
Post by pinklady on Nov 21, 2019 4:39:45 GMT
pinklady The easy presses are on sale at Amazon today. THANK YOU! I ordered one. That was a better price than both Joanns or Michaels Black Friday price. |
|
|
|
Post by htstepper on Nov 21, 2019 5:17:32 GMT
Love my easy press. Not a fan at all of Cricut after all the crap with not being able to use older machines online. Even my DH was surprised when I came home with an Easy Press. In fact, he said I thought you were mad at Cricut! OMG! This is honestly the one thing that has held me back from getting the Easy Press. I HATE Provo Craft for all the crap they've pulled over the years. I'll mainly be using it for HTV. I think you've all convinced me to try to find one on sale during the holidays. So funny, I'm still mad at Cricut too, LOL. So much drama years ago. |
|
