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 6Â Â Â Keynotes About Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 8Â Â Â Benefits Of Doing Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 11Â Â For Newbies - Choosing a Puzzle
Page 13Â Â Puzzle Piece Sizes | Puzzle Total Size In Measurements
Page 15Â Â Sorting Or Raking The Pieces
Page 16Â Â Counting Pieces Does Not Confirm All The Pieces Are There
Page 18Â Â Difficult Images - Spot Them Before You Buy Them
Page 19Â Â Used Or Previously Loved Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 23Â Â Tips And Tricks Generally Speaking
Page 26Â Â Dust, Mould, Smells, Pet Fur, Musty Puzzle Pieces
Page 29Â Â Great Ideas For Boards
Page 31Â Â 4 Accessories To Improve Your Puzzling Experience
Page 33Â Â Accessory 1 - Trays Review
Page 35Â Â Accessory 2 - Mats Review
Page 37Â Â Accessory 3 - Puzzle Lid Stands Review
Page 40Â Â Accessory 4 - Puzzle Scoop Review
Page 41Â Â Puzzle Company Brands - Rated
Page 45Â Â DIY Lid Stand - Download Template
Page 46Â Â Puzzle Lighting Is So Important
Page 48Â Â Tables For Sitting And Standing
Page 50Â Â How To Replace Missing Pieces
Page 53Â Â How To Glue A Puzzle Or No Glue Method
Page 56Â Â Frames Hanging It On The Wall
Page 57Â Â How, Where To Store Completed Puzzles
Page 59Â Â Shaped Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 60Â Â Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 63Â Â Plastic Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 67Â Â Wasgij Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 68Â Â Colour-Me Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 69Â Â Funky Borders Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 70Â Â Stereogram Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 72Â Â 3D Plastic Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 75Â Â Artists Who License Their Work
Page 79Â Â Books About Jigsaw Puzzles
Page 81Â Â Record Tracking Book
Page 84 Â Free Tracking Sheet Ideas
Page 85 Â Merchant Design Collection Of Products
Page 88Â Â Puzzle Hobby Directory