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jenni765 · 08-05-2007, 07:31 AM

I would love to try making a jig saw puzzle with one of my animal photo's on. Please could somebody tell me
a) The best way to fix photo to puzzle.
b) I take it I fix photo then put jig saw patten on and cut from the other side am I right?
c) Any tips to help me please.

I am going to try it using mdf. Thank you.

ozarkhillbilly · 08-05-2007, 12:25 PM

portrait puzzle ?

Click on the above link and then scroll down to Carter Johnsons post, I think you will find all your questions answered and more. Carter is a wealth of information when it comes to jig saw puzzles.

Carter-Johnson · 08-05-2007, 01:05 PM

Hi Jenni...

I don't know if I'm the "wealth of information" Bill says I am, (thanks, Bill) but I'm happy to help anyone with freehand puzzle cutting. Yes, I do emphasize "freehand". You don't need a pattern and should get in the habit of cutting pieces one-at-a-time, using the color lines within the picture you're cutting as your guide.

I glue the picture or photo to 1/4" wood with Aileen's Tacky Glue, although regular carpenters glue would work as well. Trowel it thin and even and then smooth the photo on from one corner to the opposite. Then watch it because bubbles may form that need to be smoothed out.

Here's a link to a fairly thorough set of instructions:

http://wmyoung.proboards107.com/inde...ead=1173906092

Please ask questions and keep us informed.

And, as always, have phun...........Carter

jenni765 · 08-06-2007, 06:01 AM

Thank you everyone

08-05-2007, 07:31 AM	#1
jenni765 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Essex England Posts: 11	Question about puzzles. I would love to try making a jig saw puzzle with one of my animal photo's on. Please could somebody tell me a) The best way to fix photo to puzzle. b) I take it I fix photo then put jig saw patten on and cut from the other side am I right? c) Any tips to help me please. I am going to try it using mdf. Thank you.

08-05-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
ozarkhillbilly Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,225	portrait puzzle ? Click on the above link and then scroll down to Carter Johnsons post, I think you will find all your questions answered and more. Carter is a wealth of information when it comes to jig saw puzzles. __________________ Bill DeWalt 788 A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. aut viam inveniam aut faciam

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08-05-2007, 01:05 PM	#3
Carter-Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 901	Hi Jenni... I don't know if I'm the "wealth of information" Bill says I am, (thanks, Bill) but I'm happy to help anyone with freehand puzzle cutting. Yes, I do emphasize "freehand". You don't need a pattern and should get in the habit of cutting pieces one-at-a-time, using the color lines within the picture you're cutting as your guide. I glue the picture or photo to 1/4" wood with Aileen's Tacky Glue, although regular carpenters glue would work as well. Trowel it thin and even and then smooth the photo on from one corner to the opposite. Then watch it because bubbles may form that need to be smoothed out. Here's a link to a fairly thorough set of instructions: http://wmyoung.proboards107.com/inde...ead=1173906092 Please ask questions and keep us informed. And, as always, have phun...........Carter

08-06-2007, 06:01 AM	#4
jenni765 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Essex England Posts: 11	Thank you everyone