After your puzzle is nice and flat it s time to glue it down and some formulas work better than others.
How to glue a puzzle to hang on wall.
When you re ready to begin gluing start on one edge and work glue onto the puzzle covering the.
You should only need a thin layer of glue to hold the puzzle pieces together.
Don t forget to buy your jigsaw puzzle glue.
Apply two coats of puzzle glue allowing it to dry between layers.
Warning be sure the edge pieces are covered well but do not glue the puzzle to the wax paper.
We prefer liquid glue as an adhesive.
Add your glue a little bit at a time and use your paintbrush or sponge to spread your glue from the center to the outer corners of your puzzle.
This rigid board will ensure your puzzle does not warp or fall apart.
A larger puzzles something around 750 to 1000 pieces is great for a framed wall piece but you can do the same thing with smaller 100 to 500 piece puzzles too.
Begin by tearing off a piece of wax paper that s large enough to fit under the puzzle.
Pour a light amount of puzzle glue across the short end of the puzzle covering about a 6 inches section working towards the opposite end.
This will seal the puzzle together and act as a protectant for the surface.
How to glue a puzzle.
Using the spreader distribute the puzzle glue evenly ensuring that the glue covers the puzzle from edge to edge.
Your local craft store can help you with dry mounting your puzzle which uses a special backer board that has heat sensitive adhesive that will glue your puzzle to the board instantly.
Coat the puzzle evenly with the glue.
Allow the layer of glue to dry completely.
Spread the glue evenly over your puzzle.