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Compare Cricut EasyPress 2 VS a Heat Press

November 15, 2018 By: Katie4 Comments

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What is the best heat press? Compare the Cricut EasyPress 2 and an Industrial Swivel Heat Press. Which one is the best for you? This is a sponsored post on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are my own because I love giving you helpful tutorials!

Compare Cricut EasyPress 2 VS a Heat Press | Comparison | Swivel Arm | Heat Transfer Vinyl | Iron-on | best value | crafts | craft | handmade | #ad | #Cricut

Are you a huge fan of Heat Transfer Vinyl too? There are so many fun things you can make with that stuff! My most favorite is T-shirts! Everyone needs a personalized tee that perfectly matches their personality don’t you think?

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A product that is SUPER IMPORTANT when it comes to Heat Transfer Vinyl is the heat press you use to apply it. Of course, you can use the iron from your laundry room, but the vinyl never seems to stick great and doesn’t last through several washes. BUT when you use an iron that is designed for Heat Transfer Vinyl you will be completely hooked to the craft!

Buying the right heat press for you and your projects is an important decision, so I am here to help! We are going to compare an Industrial Swivel Heat Press and the Cricut EasyPress 2. Let’s start with the Industrial Swivel Heat Press.

Industrial Swivel Heat Press

Compare Cricut EasyPress 2 VS a Heat Press | Comparison | Swivel Arm | Heat Transfer Vinyl | Iron-on | best value | crafts | craft | handmade | #ad | #Cricut

Heavy Duty Steel Frame

Shipping Weight is 67 pounds

  • Shipping weight is for all pieces included so that means with all of the attachments and packaging the shipping box weighs 67 pounds. I would say the machine itself is about 40-45 pounds.

11″ x 15″ Heated Surface

Swivel Arm

No Instructions

  • I had to look up several YouTube videos just to see how to set the temperature and how to use the machine.

Attachments

  • There are several attachments that can be connected to the control box to be used on baseball caps, plates, mugs and so much more.

Compare Cricut EasyPress 2 VS a Heat Press | Comparison | Swivel Arm | Heat Transfer Vinyl | Iron-on | best value | crafts | craft | handmade | #ad | #Cricut

Cost $200 – $400

  • The cost varies quite a bit because there are so many manufacturers of this machine.

Cricut EasyPress 2

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3 Different Sizes

  • Large 12″ x 10″
  • Medium 9″ x 9″
  • Small 6″ x 7″

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Lightweight and Portable

  • 12″ x 9″ is 9 pounds
  • 9″ x 9″ is 6 pounds
  • 6″ x 7″ is 4 pounds

Insulated Safety Base

  • Included with each machine

Compare Cricut EasyPress 2 VS a Heat Press | Comparison | Swivel Arm | Heat Transfer Vinyl | Iron-on | best value | crafts | craft | handmade | #ad | #Cricut

Cost

  • 12″ x 9″ $249.99
  • 9″ x 9″ $159.00
  • 6″ x 7″$139.99
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Optional EasyPress Mats

  • Is not included with the machine, it is an additional purchase.
  • Protects table or counter and helps evenly distribute the heat of the EasyPress.

Compare Cricut EasyPress 2 VS a Heat Press | Comparison | Swivel Arm | Heat Transfer Vinyl | Iron-on | best value | crafts | craft | handmade | #ad | #Cricut

Compare Cricut EasyPress 2 VS a Heat Press Videos

Do you want to see these machines in use? In this video, I create 4 different projects and use a different heat press for each project and give my review.

Here is a shorter version that doesn’t include the projects, only my spoken review of the heat presses.

Who Wins?

Swivel Arm Heat Press Pros

  • Heavy Duty – great for project after project
  • Large heat surface
  • Different attachments for different projects

Swivel Arm Heat Press Cons

  • Heavy – It is hard to move around and I definitely wouldn’t want to take to someone else’s home
  • Bulky – Where do I store it?

Cricut EasyPress 2 Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Easy to move and store
  • Different sizes available for different sized projects
  • Easy to follow instructions and Interactive Quick Reference Guide
  • Lower Cost

Cricut EasyPress 2 Cons

  • Plastic Body – I’m not sure how it would fare after a hard fall

My winner is… Cricut EasyPress 2!! It is so quick and easy to use!

Do you want to do your own research? You can learn all about the Cricut EasyPress 2 by clicking here and the Swivel Heat Press by clicking here.

Click here to purchase your own Swivel Heat Press

Click here to purchase your own Cricut EasyPress 2

Do have different Pros and Cons than me? Share and leave a comment below!

SAVE COMPARE CRICUT EASYPRESS 2 VS A HEAT PRESS HOW TO YOUR FAVORITE PINTEREST BOARD!

And let’s be friends on Pinterest so you can see all the DIY projects I’m pinning!

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  • Snowflake Pillow Cover
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  • Ugly Christmas Sweater Shirt

 

 

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

 

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