In a previous article we discussed the Cricut Explore 4 and how it is the gateway into a new world of making and creativity as Cricut brings the world of smart cutting machines to your desktop. Now that we’re familiar with what a smart cutting machine is and how it does a lot more than just cutting (such as plotting, drawing, scoring, embossing you get the idea) let’s ratchet things up to the next level.

That next level is the Cricut Maker 4, the premiere machine from Cricut that blurs the line between home maker and professional artist. This device represents a step up in what is possible from a smart cutting machine and how grandiose, fast and large your projects can be.

Let’s discover some standout features of the Cricut Maker 4 maker together today.

While other machines are usable with just a handful of tools, the Cricut Maker 4 has access to a huge amount of them: an even dozen to be exact.

The Maker 4 comes with the Premium Fine-Point Blade in the box included as standard, and you can buy the following extra tools to suit your needs:

Foil Transfer Tool

Pens & Markers

Deep-Point Blade

Scoring Stylus

Bonded-Fabric Blade

Scoring Wheels (Single & Double)

Rotary Blade

Wavy Blade

Knife Blade

Engraving Tip

Debossing Tip

Perforation Blade

Every additional tool unlocks a whole new avenue of crafting and available materials that you can use in your projects. Personally we love the Knife Blade which can cut through thicker material like chipboard up to 2.4 mm, turning the Cricut Maker 4 into a machine that can rival a laser cutter.