To Glue or Not to Glue To glue or not to glue......One of the most common questions with jigsaw puzzles is, 'How to Glue A Jigsaw Puzzle?' *** Important note - if you have never glued a puzzle, DO NOT let your most favourite puzzle image be your first try at gluing puzzles - please try a test run on a puzzle that is not your favourite. I have heard of some disastrous situations that have happened to puzzlers who have run into a bad situation during the gluing/drying process. I know, it may not happen to you and how difficult can it be…..believe me it can turn out bad. Remember that…. Here's one method to glue a jigsaw puzzle but if you are interested in trying a 'no-glue' method go to this link: No Glue Method for Jigsaw Puzzles The Glue Method How to glue a jigsaw puzzle. (suggested) SUPPLIES 1. Puzzle Glue (craft glue such as ModPodge) 2. Parchment or wax paper 3. Paint brush or foam brush (if not included with glue) 4. Rolling pin (optional) 5. Back mounting board (for framing) 6. Frame (ensure puzzle will fit inside and has room for thickness of puzzle) Steps to glue a jigsaw puzzle 1. Layout the parchment/wax paper with extra room around the edges. 2. Use the rolling pin on the puzzle front and back to flatten the pieces and be sure all the pieces are tight. 3. Follow the instructions on the bottle of Glue either using a paintbrush or foam brush. Ideally you want a nice clean coating over the puzzle being mindful of the cracks in between. (Search for videos that show how to spread the glue in a sweeping motion over the entire puzzle.) 4. Follow the 'drying' time instructed on the bottle of glue before moving the puzzle (usually about 2 hours). Glue one side first, wait until it is entirely dry before gluing the other side. 5. Cut the back mounting cardboard to fit the puzzle size (if you are framing) and proceed to glue the puzzle to it. If too much glue is used the puzzle may curl when dry - a frame would correct that situation. 6. Wait at least 24 hours before installing the puzzle into your choice of frame. PUZZLE HOBBY TIPS AND TRICKS
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