Puzzle making

[timelett]

I have a puzzle pattern to cut, and a state map I want to attach to the finished pattern. I was thinking about how to best do it.

Cut pattern and attach picture to the cut out, or is their a better option possibly attach the picture to wood, spray something to protect picture then use masking tape over picture and attach puzzle pattern to the masking tape.

 

[William Eicehelberger]

There is several good videos showing how to make  picture puzzles . Steve Good has a good one .
They can do a lot better job of teaching than I .

IKE

[don in brooklin on]

Steve Good has an article at https://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2017_10_11_archive.html

That is how I have always done it but it assumes a square pattern.

There are lots of videos that show cutting freehand.  

Here is one about the locks.https://youtu.be/lfxJ_eKGqvI

 

[timelett]

Thanks!  Very helpful! 

[Dan]

I always glue the pattern to the wood first with Aleens tacky glue. Use a J roller to get rid of any bubbles. I let it sit overnight to make sure the glue is well cured. I then apply two coats of Krylon Triple Thick Glaze. Allow it to cure 24 hours. Then, I cut freehand. You can put a puzzle outline over your pattern like Steve Good does, but I find it unnecessary. 

Good luck! 

Edited October 20, 2021 by Dan

[timelett]

Thanks Dan,but not experienced yet to free hand,this puzzle will have large pieces. It's for a young family member with trouble concentrating, that free hand cutting looks like fun tho.