On of the biggest and unique thing about the Cricut Joy is that it will cut without a mat ! Imagine not to have to take time to mount paper to cut your project? This is probably the one feature that no one could predict might happen !
It streamlined the entire process. The Cricut Joy has sensors and feed guides that allow the Cricut Joy materials to be cut without any mats.
You simply feed the Cricut Joy Smart Materials into the machine and the materials are cut as well and as any other Cricut machine.
Will will notice a 1″ edge at the top and the bottom of your projects. This is because the rollers need space to grip and sense the materials.
What Are The Cricut Joy Smart Materials?
The Cricut Joy Smart Materials are those that enable you to cut without a mat. They have a firmer backing with band on either side of the material that allows the material to be fed into the machine.
They are in both vinyl and iron on materials. This function, at leas for now is only limited to these materials. There are an outstanding selection of colors and finishes, so this is going to be huge to a lot of crafters. There are some 70 colors available.
The rolls come in 48 inches, 10 feet and 20 feet ( in limited colors). Imagine the crafts that you could make with these loner rolls !
Writeable Vinyl
This is one of the materials made for the Cricut Joy that works without any cutting mat. You can write on this vinyl,using the Cricut Joy Pens and Markers.Cut it to the size that you need. You can weed it, then remove and apply it without any transfer tape.( Not compatible with the Cricut Joy Gel Pens or Metallic Markers
Smart Vinyl Shimmer
Works without a cutting mat, this vinyl works well for custom decals. It can be used outdoors, for water bottles, mailboxes and more. Permanent adhesive that lasts for about three years.
Sold in 1 roll 5.5″ x 48″ (13.9 cm x 121.9 cm)
Smart Vinyl Removeable
No mat needed so you load and go. You can create vinyl designs for your electronics and walls. The vinyl can be removed with no residue left behind. This product is recommended for indoor use. It is very easy to weed.
Iron On
Create and wear your designs on any fabric. No mat needed so you load and go. The iron on will last for 50 or more washes.Once the iron on is applied by iron or easy press, you should wait 24 hours before washing
Cricut Smart Labels- Smart labels are a special type of vinyl that is made specifically to be used with Cricut pens. It is currently only available in white and the size is a roll that is 5.5 inches wide by 48 inches long. It is considered smart because it feeds into the Joy without a mat. While the vinyl looks a lot like regular vinyl, it has properties that make it special. When you use it with the Cricut pens, it does not smear, run, bleed or wipe off. It holds the ink on the vinyl with a vibrant color and crisp image.It can be cut into any size or shape that you would like from the Cricut Design Space Program.The Cricut fine and extra fine point Cricut Joy pens an any color work perfectly with this vinyl.
Cricut Joy Transfer Tape- Helps to to transfer Cricut Joy vinyl to a variety of surfaces with ease. Each roll measures 5.5″ by 48 ” long. It is not recommended for use with glitter or shimmer vinyl
Cricut Joy Adhesive Backed Paper
This adhesive paper takes the mess out of paper crafting. There are currently 8 different sets available. Just about any paper project that you can glue or tape together is right for this adhesive backed paper.
Cricut Joy Insert Card Sets
These special cards sets unique to the Cricut Joy makes it possible to create cards in minutes. Instead of having to cut and emboss pieces and glue or tape them together, you slide the pre-cut , scored card onto the card mat and load it into your machine. It will then cut your card design on the top of the card without damaging any layer underneath.,
Infusible Inks
Designed to be compatible with the Cricut Joy. You can create designs with no visible seams or lines on any fabric project. These inks are specific to the Cricut Joy
All materials that you could use with the Cricut Explore can be used with the Cricut Joy as long as you cut them down to size to fit on the Cricut Joy mat.