Jigsaw Puzzle Tips and Tricks, A Free Guide To Your New Hobby
Know these basics first thing:
There are NO rules, right or wrong ways to do jigsaw puzzles. What some puzzlers consider cheating others consider 'assembling smarter'.
It is possible that all puzzles 'could' be missing a piece and you will never know IF all the pieces are there unless you assemble it yourself. I say that because I have experienced brand new sealed puzzles with missing pieces more than 3 times. It happens at the factory level. Contact the puzzle company to see if they offer replacement puzzles or pieces as many companies do provide that service.
It's ok to use the picture on the box or the numbers/letters on the back of the puzzle pieces. The purpose of the numbers on the back of the puzzle pieces is so more puzzlers will enjoy doing the puzzle without getting frustrated.
IF you are not enjoying the time you spend doing your current jigsaw puzzle leave it uncompleted and move on to a different one.
There are just too many good puzzle images out there to enjoy and there are many images out there that are not suitable for every one.
Happy puzzling,
The Puzzle Hobby Team
Puzzle Tips-Tricks Table of Contents
Page 6 Keynotes About Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 8 Benefits Of Doing Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 11 For Newbies - Choosing a Puzzle
Page 13 Puzzle Piece Sizes | Puzzle Total Size In Measurements
Page 15 Sorting Or Raking The Pieces
Page 16 Counting Pieces Does Not Confirm All The Pieces Are There
Page 18 Difficult Images - Spot Them Before You Buy Them
Page 19 Used Or Previously Loved Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 23 Tips And Tricks Generally Speaking
Page 26 Dust, Mould, Smells, Pet Fur, Musty Puzzle Pieces
Page 29 Great Ideas For Boards
Page 31 4 Accessories To Improve Your Puzzling Experience
Page 33 Accessory 1 - Trays Review
Page 35 Accessory 2 - Mats Review
Page 37 Accessory 3 - Puzzle Lid Stands Review
Page 40 Accessory 4 - Puzzle Scoop Review
Page 41 Puzzle Company Brands - Rated
Page 45 DIY Lid Stand - Download Template
Page 46 Puzzle Lighting Is So Important
Page 48 Tables For Sitting And Standing
Page 50 How To Replace Missing Pieces
Page 53 How To Glue A Puzzle Or No Glue Method
Page 56 Frames Hanging It On The Wall
Page 57 How, Where To Store Completed Puzzles
Page 59 Shaped Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 60 Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 63 Plastic Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 67 Wasgij Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 68 Colour-Me Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 69 Funky Borders Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 70 Stereogram Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 72 3D Plastic Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 75 Artists Who License Their Work
Page 79 Books About Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 81 Record Tracking Book
Page 84 Free Tracking Sheet Ideas
Page 85 Merchant Design Collection Of Products
Page 88 Puzzle Hobby Directory