Gluing and framing a 9000-piece jigsaw
6 months ago
- #framing
- #DIY
- #puzzle
- Completed a 9000-piece Dragon Forest puzzle in about 240 hours.
- Planned to glue and frame the puzzle as wall art, which turned out to be more challenging than solving the puzzle.
- Explored DIY and professional framing options, ultimately choosing a frame store.
- Used Mod Podge and adhesive sheets to secure the puzzle pieces together, with extensive practice on smaller puzzles.
- Experienced challenges with applying Mod Podge, including texture issues and fumes from spray versions.
- Struggled with transferring the puzzle onto parchment paper for gluing, requiring creative solutions.
- Transporting the large puzzle required careful planning, including sandwiching between foam boards and using cling wrap.
- Framing and hanging the puzzle involved professional help and precise measurements for wall mounting.
- Shared personal anecdotes and preferences, like mixing puzzle pieces and not gluing Lego bricks.