How do you frame a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle?

How big of a frame do I need for a 500 piece puzzle?

The outside dimensions of the 350- or 500-piece puzzle frame are 20" x 25.5". The frame is made from mahogany colored wood. A white, bevel-cut mat is included. Each puzzle framing kit ships with one bottle of puzzle saver glue.

Do you have to glue a puzzle before framing it?

Can you frame a puzzle without gluing it? Yes, you can frame a jigsaw puzzle with no glue on it. For example, you may choose to use clear box frames to put your finished puzzle without glue. These frames can be easily found in a craft store or frame shop, so you shouldn't really worry about where to find them.

What type of frame is best for a puzzle?

Puzzles are thicker than a normal photo or print. This means that it might exceed your framer's thickness limitations. If this is the case, we recommend finding a shadow box frame, as it should be able to accommodate a puzzle of more considerable depth.

How do you frame and display a puzzle?

If the puzzle remains intact, place it down in a frame that's slightly larger than the puzzle's dimensions, then put the frame's glass over it and affix. If you find that your puzzle sags a little once it's in the frame, Krasny suggests adding a piece of cardboard or foam board behind the puzzle to tighten it up.

How to frame a jigsaw puzzle

Can you use a regular picture frame for a puzzle?

While you may attempt to use any frame with a solid back and front portion, finding one specific to jigsaw puzzles is recommended, as a jigsaw puzzle is thicker and more fragile than the posters and photographs ordinary frames are usually used for.

What do you put on a puzzle before framing?

The best way to preserve your puzzle for framing is by using puzzle glue. There are dedicated puzzle glues on Amazon, but our favorite glue is the classic Mod Podge Puzzle Saver. All you need is Mod Podge and something to apply it – we use a putty knife but we've see people use a brush too.

What do you put under a puzzle before gluing?

It's important to put a piece of thin plastic, wax paper, or something similar underneath your puzzle before you glue. This will prevent a big mess from the puzzle adhering itself to your table or surface. There are many types of puzzle glue including spray-on, powder, and liquid.

How do you frame a jigsaw puzzle without a frame?

Shimmy one or more sheets of wax paper under the completed puzzle, then slide the wax paper and puzzle onto a sheet of cardboard. Lay wax paper and another sheet of cardboard on top of the puzzle. Firmly press the sheets of cardboard together and quickly flip the puzzle over.

Is 500 pieces a lot for a puzzle?

A 500-piece jigsaw puzzle is fairly manageable for nearly any participant. Whether you have a group of two or ten, you can easily finish in a day — and probably much faster.

How many pieces are on each side of a 500 piece puzzle?

Most 500-piece puzzles are 27 pieces by 19 pieces. A few puzzles are double-sided so they can be solved from either side—adding complexity, as the enthusiast must determine if they are looking at the right side of each piece.

Is it better to glue the front or back of a puzzle?

Should I glue the front or back of the puzzle? Gluing one side of your puzzle will hold the pieces together, and gluing either front or back can work for this purposes. However, gluing both sides will provide the greatest stability and prevent pieces from coming loose.

What is the best glue to use for jigsaw puzzles?

Does regular Mod Podge work on puzzles?

Mod Podge is another type of glue used for many different craft projects. You can easily apply Mod Podge with a brush, gliding it over your puzzle to keep the pieces together cleanly. Mod Podge also has a glue made specifically for puzzle mounting called Puzzle Saver.

How do you put a puzzle in a frame without glue?

A simple way to frame an assembled jigsaw puzzle without having to glue it down is to use a clear “box frame”, easy to find in craft and frame shops. A box frame is not permanent, so you can take the puzzle out and play with it. Or replace it a few months later with your newest favorite puzzle.

Do you look at the box when doing a puzzle?

Not all, but most jigsaw puzzle competitions allow competitors to look at the boxes. Generally, competitive puzzlers cannot look at the puzzle pieces beforehand, and puzzle boxes remain face-down until the timers start.

What to do with puzzles when finished?

How do you keep a puzzle without a frame?

There are a few different methods you can use to hang up your puzzle. 3M picture hanging strips are great for hanging without putting holes into the wall and are strong enough to hold the completed puzzle. Alternatively, you can create your own wire hanger to hang the puzzle.

Can you put a puzzle in a float frame?

It is possible to frame a puzzle in any frame that supports float mounting. Some of our favorite puzzle frames include the Irvine Slim white frame, Mercer Slim black frame, Sonoma wood frame, or Providence, black and gold frame.

How do you frame a large jigsaw puzzle?