Just Might DIY

The Cricut Autopress has gotten a lot of buzz lately—some good and some not so good. One of the biggest complaints that vocal critics of the Autopress have had is that you can get a lot more/better heat press for the price. Is that true? Well, it all depends on what you want to get out of the heat press. The Cricut Autopress is certainly missing a few features traditional heat presses have; however, it also has some features that other heat presses don’t.

In this video, we won’t tell you whether the Cricut Autopress or a traditional heat press is better, as that’s a matter of opinion. What we will do is provide you a side-by-side comparison of the Cricut Autopress with a similarly priced heat press to show you the similarities—as well as the differences. We cap off the comparisons by doing some test presses across a range of materials to give you as much information as you hopefully need to decide whether the Cricut Autopress or a traditional heat press is right for you.

Watch us compare the Cricut Autopress to a $1000 traditional heat press

🛒 Tools and Materials (most links = affiliate links):

Cricut Autopress: https://amzn.to/4gtpVO6
Husky Adjustable Height Table: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Husky46
Sublimation Coasters: http://shrsl.com/3kbjj
SupaColor Transfers:  http://shrsl.com/3ftac
Sequin Sublimation Notebook: https://link.justmightdiy.com/JPPSequinNotes
Sublimation Paper: https://link.justmightdiy.com/JPP-paper
Cricut Everyday Iron-On Vinyl (Pink): https://amzn.to/3xGfe4g
Sublimation Favorites on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3tromaj

Sublimation Supplies:
Siser EasySubli and Mask at JPPlus:
EasySubli: https://link.justmightdiy.com/JPP-ESPack
Mask: https://link.justmightdiy.com/JPP-ESMask
          Use code JustMightDIY15 for 15% off List Price at Johnson Plastics Plus
Gnome Graphics: https://link.justmightdiy.com/DB-Gnomes
Heat Press Recommendations:
15″X15″ 8-in-1 Craft Heat Press: http://shrsl.com/3kbh4
High Quality – Heat Press Nation: https://heatpressnation.com/?ref=JUSTMIGHTDIY
Budget: Fancierstudio Heat Press on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tzedYb

Heat Press Supplies:
Teflon Sheet Covering Heat Press: https://amzn.to/3CZXAbW
Magnets for Teflon Sheet: https://amzn.to/3kouTON

Sublimation Supplies We’ve Used:
Printer: Converted Epson EcoTank (we’ve used the 1500, 2800 and 2720): https://amzn.to/3gdRKd5
Hiipoo Sublimation Ink for EcoTank Printers – https://amzn.to/46yqv7m
Hiipoo Sublimation Paper – https://amzn.to/3xXKau3
ASUB Sublimation Paper: https://amzn.to/3tye1Z1
Butcher Paper: https://amzn.to/4ygSHaT
Heat Resistant Tape: https://amzn.to/2Phaa2L
Heavy Duty Heat Resistant Gloves: https://amzn.to/3vLvCwD
Light Duty Heat Resistant Gloves: https://amzn.to/3ustM3p
Pressing Pillows: https://amzn.to/3GdFvrV
Design Bundles image: https://designbundles.net/ssstocker/830146-caribbean-sea-view-with-palm-trees?ref=PiheTd
Johnson Plastics Plus Sublimation Paper: https://link.justmightdiy.com/JPP-paper
Silicone Mat for Cooling: https://amzn.to/4gDegLn
Sublimation Blanks from JPPlus: https://link.justmightdiy.com/JPP-Sub-Blanks

Images Used in this Video:

Cute as Fluff: https://designbundles.net/plusstore/1618201-dog-tshirt-and-bandana-svg-cute-as-fluff?pref=PiheTd&ref=PiheTd

Zero Fluffs Given: https://designbundles.net/plusstore/1618225-dog-tshirt-and-bandana-svg-zero-fluffs-given?pref=PiheTd&ref=PiheTd

Distracted by Dogs: https://designbundles.net/plusstore/1332762-dog-svg-easily-distracted-by-dogs-dog-lover-svg?pref=PiheTd&ref=PiheTd

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