John B Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 A couple of jigsaw puzzles completed. 16 and 20 pieces. Cut from 4mm ply with 3mm MDF backing 2 coats of gloss lacquer barb.j.enders, Falcon, meflick and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Oh wow, can't hardly see the lines for the pieces. Brilliant, I'm sure the Nippers will be so excited to have a go. What a lovely surprise for them xx John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 very nice John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Very cool! High quality work there. How do you glue the picture to the plywood. Any secret to not having white lines on the cuts. I haven't tried puzzles, this makes me want to. My grandson loves them. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 9 minutes ago, Charlie E said: Very cool! High quality work there. How do you glue the picture to the plywood. Any secret to not having white lines on the cuts. I haven't tried puzzles, this makes me want to. My grandson loves them. Thanks Charlie. I print the photo out on photo paper not to thick. I used 190gsm or 230 microns. I use contact adhesive in a pressure pack can. Spray the back of the picture and the board, wait until tacky and press the picture onto the board. Back up a step. I give the picture a light coat of lacquer prior to gluing, as this stops the ink from running and makes it more durable. Once cut put the puzzle together in it's tray and spray another coat of lacquer. Once dry cut it back lightly with 400grit and give it another coat of lacquer. Sounds complicated but it really isn't. I use an inkjet printer. Hope this helps. Cheers Charlie E and amazingkevin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 3 hours ago, John B said: Thanks Charlie. I print the photo out on photo paper not to thick. I used 190gsm or 230 microns. I use contact adhesive in a pressure pack can. Spray the back of the picture and the board, wait until tacky and press the picture onto the board. Back up a step. I give the picture a light coat of lacquer prior to gluing, as this stops the ink from running and makes it more durable. Once cut put the puzzle together in it's tray and spray another coat of lacquer. Once dry cut it back lightly with 400grit and give it another coat of lacquer. Sounds complicated but it really isn't. I use an inkjet printer. Hope this helps. Cheers Thanks! I'll give that a try! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Super looking puzzle! John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Down Right Awesome!! The lines are barely visable! So Cool. John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Boys would love the BIG truck puzzle, great idea John. Marg John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 your work is storing up wanting to do more puzzles.very nice work1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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