What a good video! I've recently watch several similar videos and nobody has been as thorough as you were, even explaining how the piece shape itself is key (when you point out that one "leg" is wider than its opposite). I also found it incredibly sweet and charming how you term pieces that come out of the box still connected as "sisters." That is so lovely. You ask what I do with them. Until now I've always seperated them as I want my puzzle to take me as long as possible to finish, but after hearing them called sisters I am not sure I'll have the heart to separate them in future. It was really interesting to watch you glue it up, too. I'd heard some people do that but I'd never seen it done.
Thanks SO much for this video! My husband gifted me a 40320 Ravensburger Disney puzzle for Christmas. And, yes, I typed that correctly...this puzzle which comes in ten boxes has more than 40 thousand pieces (one for each "scene" which ultimately connect to make one humongous puzzle). I haven't completed a puzzle since I was a child so your tips are beyond invaluable.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed your video. It is a pretty jigsaw picture. You are very organized when assembling your puzzle. You gave Good tips. I enjoy puzzles too. I'm working on a 1000 piece one at the moment.
I dont use glue or glue sheets when I want to frame a puzzle. As all that stuff ruins the puzzle. I assemble it then slide it onto chip board then just put the sheet of glass on top and use special clips and it works wonders
@3:18 is a really cool and valuable tip! I'd like to learn more about this...what is the usual orientation for all the different shapes (which would be SO beneficial to this complete NOOB!).
Hey thanks for posting. I don't get why you would glue the puzzle together really though. It means the puzzle can never be done again. I sometimes hang a puzzle, but just tape it on the back with blue painters tape so it can eventually go back in the box. Also I really enjoy hearing about techniques that people use for approaching their puzzles.
I've worked on puzzles since I was 13. I've done about 15 in my lifetime from 500 pieces and now working on a 9000. I love the joy of seeing it completed. I use the same method you do even on a puzzle of that size.
Great idea Kevin. Would you mind sharing the dimensions of the painters canvas that you use? I'm a beginner and I have to buy something to lay out my puzzles -- other than my kitchen table.
I have over a hundred glued up. Here's a link to a video with a bunch in them. I also have a Facebook group called Puzzle-Dust! if you'd like to join. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Po7gEOye-ks.html
Hi! Great job! Watched few videos of yours. Could you recommend only one glue that works good and sturdy? I was planning to get jigsaw puzzle glue but I don't really like that super glossy finish and I read lots reviews about mod podge one that it will leave applicator strokes after. Thanks in advance!
Hi, great tips. I'm new to puzzles and just got a great one of the "last supper" at a goodwill. Question, the box was opened. Would you count all the pieces before starting or would you just power thru and hope no pieces are missing? Thanks.
I frequently get used puzzles from thrift stores or yard sales. I just go ahead and do them. I've been lucky that most puzzles I have bought have been complete. Sometimes the previous owner has written a note that says "complete" or they mark if a piece is missing. On occasion there's 1 or 2 pieces missing but it's still worth doing the puzzle. There's No need to count the pieces but that is up to you. Sometimes it's part of the fun wondering if the puzzle is complete or not. I hope you enjoy doing the puzzle and you get the bug for it. Different puzzle brands can have different cut of their pieces. Some are easier than others. So if you don't like the one you bought don't give up. Try another brand. I'm currently working on a 1000 piece puzzle pictures of movie stars. It is fun. It's new and was a Christmas present.
Did a 300 piece puzzle over the weekend, wasn't too bad and a lot of fun. Ordered a 500 piece, 759 piece and two 1000 piece puzzles. Is that good should I do more 500 and 759 before doing the 1000? Is 1000 the average difficulty puzzle?
It really depends on the picture of the puzzle - if you have huge sections of the same colour or pattern or sections that are very similar even a 500 piece can be tough, but a normal picture with lots of elements is ok in 1000 pieces imo
Great video with great tips. Could I ask what are the dimensions of the sheet rock that you use? I'm a beginner and I wish I had watched your video before buying several 1000 piece puzzles that I thought were "pretty."
James Lackland sometimes. I have an absolute demon 1000 piece puzzle where the pieces are so weird and different I get frustrated every single time I try to figure out where one goes.
would elmers glue be an ok alternative to modge podge gloss? since it dries clear. Or s there something abt modge podge that has a stronger bond than Elmers glue. pro vid, my friend is starting on garry fleming’s mountain gorilla
