GM Crafty Press review

The GM Crafty Press is cheaper than a Cricut EasyPress Mini, but is it better?

heat press machine; a photo of the GM Crafty Press for review
(Image: © Future)

Our Verdict

The GM Crafty Press looks to be very similar to the superb Cricut EasyPress Mini but this tiny heat press lacks that brand's attention to detail. This is a chunkier, heavier and less approachable gadget that, while decent, fails to match the standards laid down by Cricut. I'd recommend paying a little more for the Cricut EasyPress Mini of you're planning on using your small heat press for sewing or quilting projects as well as heat transfer vinyl designs.

For

  • Cheaper than the competition
  • Has a very long lead

Against

  • Heavy and chunky design
  • Lacks a pointed base
  • Takes longer to heat up than Cricut

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The GM Crafty Press is a tiny heat press device designed to help sewists, quilters and crafters with intricate jobs and small projects. It follows on the heels of one of my favourite heat press machines, the Cricut EasyPress Mini, but at almost half the price the GM  Crafty Press is an enticing little gadget.

I scored 5/5 in my Cricut EasyPress Mini review, so the GM Crafty Press has a big task ahead of it – that price point of £31.99 is enticing. On paper this little heat press has some good features, such as three heat settings (190°C / 374°F, 160°C / 320°F, and 140°C / 284°F) and a smooth Teflon coated base.

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The Verdict
4

out of 10

GM Crafty Press

The GM Crafty Press looks to be very similar to the superb Cricut EasyPress Mini but this tiny heat press lacks that brand's attention to detail. This is a chunkier, heavier and less approachable gadget that, while decent, fails to match the standards laid down by Cricut. I'd recommend paying a little more for the Cricut EasyPress Mini of you're planning on using your small heat press for sewing or quilting projects as well as heat transfer vinyl designs.

Julie Dean
Writer

Julie Dean is a former doctor and occupational therapist by profession, which inspired her to start sewing and quilting as a therapeutic activity. She is passionate about her craft and has been quilting and using Cricut for over five years. As well as selling her own designs and products on Etsy Julie has taken commissions for interior design agencies to create bespoke quilts, including Beata Heuman. Julie's work has appeared in Architectural Digest.