Hi Puzzlers,
We were recently visiting with our friends at Piece Time Puzzles and they shared with us an instruction sheet on “How to Glue a Puzzle.” Well we were so impressed with it we just had to pass it along to all of you.
How to Glue a Puzzle
1) Slide a sheet of waxed paper under assembled puzzle to protect the table
2) Pour a small amount of clear drying craft glue on the face of the puzzle. (Mod Podge works well)
3) Using a brush, rubber spatula, or piece of cardboard; push the glue across the puzzle. This should force the glue between the pieces, leaving very little on the surface and reducing the risk that the puzzle will curl as the glue dries.
4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the face of the puzzle has been fully glued.
5) Let glue dry completely.
6) Peel wax paper away from the back of the puzzle and discard.
7) Place puzzle face down onto fresh sheets of wax paper.
8) Repeat step 2 and 3 to apply a very thin coat of glue to the back of the puzzle.
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9) Let glue dry.
10) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to apply a second, thicker coat of glue to the back of the puzzle. This stiffens the puzzle for hanging.
11) Repeat steps 10 until desired stiffness is achieved, allowing glue to dry between each application.
Please Note: This gluing method may not be appropriate for all puzzles. Ask manufacture for advice before gluing puzzles with special finishes (i.e. visual effects or foils).
Display Options:
Attach eye screws at both ends of a strip of wood that is slightly shorter than the top edge of the puzzle. Glue wood to the back of the puzzle and hang with picture wire.
Have puzzle matted and/or framed by your local Custom Frame Maker.
Frame the puzzle yourself with a Puzzle Framing Kit.
How to Glue a Puzzle
1) Slide a sheet of waxed paper under assembled puzzle to protect the table
2) Pour a small amount of clear drying craft glue on the face of the puzzle. (Mod Podge works well)
3) Using a brush, rubber spatula, or piece of cardboard; push the glue across the puzzle. This should force the glue between the pieces, leaving very little on the surface and reducing the risk that the puzzle will curl as the glue dries.
4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the face of the puzzle has been fully glued.
5) Let glue dry completely.
6) Peel wax paper away from the back of the puzzle and discard.
7) Place puzzle face down onto fresh sheets of wax paper.
8) Repeat step 2 and 3 to apply a very thin coat of glue to the back of the puzzle.
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9) Let glue dry.
10) Repeat steps 2 and 3 to apply a second, thicker coat of glue to the back of the puzzle. This stiffens the puzzle for hanging.
11) Repeat steps 10 until desired stiffness is achieved, allowing glue to dry between each application.
Please Note: This gluing method may not be appropriate for all puzzles. Ask manufacture for advice before gluing puzzles with special finishes (i.e. visual effects or foils).
Display Options:
Attach eye screws at both ends of a strip of wood that is slightly shorter than the top edge of the puzzle. Glue wood to the back of the puzzle and hang with picture wire.
Have puzzle matted and/or framed by your local Custom Frame Maker.
Frame the puzzle yourself with a Puzzle Framing Kit.
Happy Puzzling!
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