Puzzle finishing

[bluelucky]

I just started making puzzles and want any advice I can get on placing photo's on and calenders.

thanks

Michael

www.luckyscustomscrolling.com

[Travis]

Are you looking for mounting ideas to get your picture attached to the wood? I use spray adhesive on both the wood and picture and attach them immediately. I use an old credit card to really press in the picture and remove any air bubbles. Each spray adhesive is a bit different, so I'd read on the back for the best way to get a permanent bond. Carter Johnson uses regular glue, but I find it bubbles the picture. But it works well for him. I've also seen a lady on YouTube who uses clear polycrilic. She puts on a coat, attaches the pic, then puts another coat. I tried that and my picture curled, but I do like the idea behind it. I'll probably play with it a bit more in the future.

[bluelucky]

Travis , thanks for that info, I was also wandering if you put a finish on them or not?

[Travis]

Ahhh...I goch-cha. I misread your post. You can add a finish before you begin cutting if you want. I don't think most people do, though. If you're doing photos and calenders, I wouldn't worry too much about it. They're sturdy enough without the finish and hold up well with use. That's my approach anyway.