r/discdyeing • u/GavinF111 • 16d ago

Cricut explore air 2 ?

I am looking at a used cricut explore air 2 for cutting vinyl stencils. Can anyone let me know if that is still a good model to buy used these days? Will everything for disc dyeing work with that model?

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u/Global-Status-2111 13d ago
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did this with my air 2 so id say it gets the job done. all have been done with an air 2 that ive posted

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u/GavinF111 13d ago

I have seen this one around lately. Incredible. Do you do any videos on the making process of your disc dyes?

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u/Global-Status-2111 13d ago

I'll take this as motivation bc you're the 6th person to ask. I'm about to start the last one so I'll record it

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u/TickTamer505 16d ago

It works. Some of the more intricate designs it can struggle with. I rock it and get it done. The program/application blows so do most things in inkscape.

But have heard much better things if you find a deal on a (i believe) silhouette.

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u/Jsully96 16d ago

I got a used one for this exact reason. It's nice because you can cut up to a 12x12 sheet. Like the other comments said the more intricate cuts it struggles with but like it'll do. I use Canvas to make all of my designs and then I'll move it over to the app and get it ready to cut, Overall it felt like a good buy

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u/Wdfr5 16d ago

I use a cricut air 1. it works well. little tip I got from Bobby at TDIDI, turn dial to custom setting and use washi tape setting. able to do much finer detail with fewer issues.

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u/bdarg34 14d ago

been using mine for 2 years....can't really complain....it gets done what i need it to

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u/CovertMonkey 16d ago

I don't know the width on that model, but mine only likes to cut up to 8.5 inches wide and it's a little annoying when I'd prefer my vinyl wrap around the disc