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I’m new to puzzling too and so far I’ve done 5 puzzles (a mix of 500 and 1,000 pieces). I tried gluing the first three, but I found you can’t stack them because the Mod Podge is forever tacky. I bought Buffalo Games Presto Puzzle (basically fancy contact paper you apply to the back of the puzzle to keep it together) and I absolutely love it! Now I can stack them flat on top of each other and store them under my bed!!! Here is a link to buy it on Amazon:

Puzzle Presto! Peel & Stick Puzzle Saver: The Original and Still the Best Way to Preserve Your Finished Puzzle! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E67F3WI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gGH3CbJ8ZXVJM

I keep eyeing that one! For some reason I really like the candy puzzles and I don't even eat any of it, lol.

Have you tried this one? https://www.amazon.com/Masterpieces-Tootsie-Brands-1000-Piece-MasterPieces/dp/B0141M894Q I don't know why it's not available on Amazon at the moment; that's where I bought it. This one is fun but all the little tootsie rolls in the top right side made me want to gouge my eyes out XD The Dots boxes were fun though!

I want to buy all these other candy puzzles too for a candy puzzle collection :D https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UJ4KW7I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ceaco has some other hidden object puzzles under the Smithsonian name. I got them from amazon.

Ceaco Hidden Expedition:Smithsonian Hope Diamond Owl Tower 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle with CD Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2GRHQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_m6bOzbD437TX0

Ceaco Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Hope Diamond Curator's Desk 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle with CD Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IIZ1I6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_26bOzbBK7X72M

Ceaco Hope Diamond - Jungle Bluff Puzzle (1000 Piece) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017F4CUH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_t7bOzbW7WCVV8

Ceaco Equipment Room Puzzle - 1000Piece Puzzle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017F4CUEC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_V7bOzb5WTG2KC

These are based on the Hidden Expedition games you can buy from Big Frog Fish. Developer of the most recent games in the series is Eipix Games. I really like their Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure games.

https://www.amazon.com/JIGSORT-1500-Jigsaw-puzzle-Jigthings/dp/B002ZHJAYS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483410512&sr=8-1&keywords=jigsort+1500

This is what I use. It also comes in a 1k piece size. There are larger Jigsort boards, but the 2k+ ones don't come with the case. The boards are great, and the case is even better. Once I'm done working on my puzzle I just put everything back in place and zip it up, and I'm able to store the entire thing on it's side without the puzzle slipping at all. It's kind of pricey, but if you frequently do puzzles it's worth it :)

Portapuzzle (somthing like this)is what I always recommend. Watch your prices though!!! Amazon has it ranging from $30 to well over $100 depending on the seller. I've bought 2 for myself, and others as gifts and you really need to watch the price because it seems to vary on perceived demand.

The benefit is being able to close up the puzzle securely and store it (I store mine underneath the couch). It's perfect for a house with cats, and I haven't lost a piece yet.

I have this and I love it! The board comes out of the carrying case for when you are working on it. When I'm done for the night but don't want to put it completely away I just put the sort trays on top of the puzzle and it covers the whole thing. When I'm done for a while, I put the tray in the carrying case and slide it under my bed. It's awesome! I have a cat too and this protects the puzzle from her quite nicely.

Like the title says this was my first puzzle completed in October 2018 (just now finding this sub). 3000 pieces and 3’x4’. It took me about 6 weeks to do it. I live is a small apartment and had to make a puzzle board out of plywood to make it work. I love it! Would like to frame it but it’s expensive to do that at a craft store. DIY framing ideas are more than welcome :)

Link to puzzle - Bits & Pieces

If you're a fan of this style, definitely consider getting this one. It's even on sale atm, and 15 bucks is a steal for how enjoyable this puzzle was to do. Amazing, bold colors, lots of discrete borders and patterns to work on, and the pieces fit together like a dream. Even with ours missing one piece, I still recommend it highly.

I have this one and I love it. It’s pricey but great quality. I put it on my bed or on the floor to do puzzles and it also comes with four sorting boards which are very helpful.

jigthings JIGSORT 1500 - Jigsaw Puzzle case for up to 1,500 Pieces from https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ZHJAYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_200YDbAAA9CZP

This puzzle from Ravensburger was truly maddening. I ended up taking a couple weeks break from it because it was so difficult. However, the feeling of completing it is true triumph unlike ever before. It's only 654 pieces but it's a doozy. Good luck if you dare.

I also tried shipping boxes for years, but I easily lost pieces while moving the whole thing around. That's when i bought a sort of puzzle mat, that has a rather solid back and closable side wings. The puzzle enclosed, is on some kind of fabric so that individual pieces can't move when its shut. This made it so much more convenient, to move any puzzle in the making around the flat. (I am rather slow and interest is fluctuating so it sometimes takes me a few weeks :P) You can find it here: https://www.amazon.de/Jumbo-10806-Puzzle-Portapuzzle-Standard/dp/B0016FQK1Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=jumbo+puzzlematte&qid=1567344117&s=gateway&sr=8-4

The moose looks dope by the way :)

It's called "Rubik's Royal Brain Teaser", made by Springbok back in 1991. It's not made anymore, but can be found on secondhand market sites pretty easily.

Here's a link to copies for sale on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Springbok-Rubiks-Teaser-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B004FG4CNQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1541952982&sr=1-1&keywords=rubik%27s+royal+brain+teaser

I use laminate shelf liner on the back of my puzzles. It's worked great for me. I got it from Amazon (link below) but available at Target or home Depot too I'm sure.


Duck Brand 1115016 Peel N' Stick Laminate Adhesive Shelf Liner, 18-Inch x 24-Feet, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AS9NBW/

It’s a Ravensburger carrying case. Got it on amazon for about $45 though it looks like it’s gone up to $60 here. That’s the same price my local Borders book store sells them for.

I really like it because it allows me to move a work in progress puzzle out the way. I wouldn’t depend on it for keeping loose pieces in place though. I really like that the board can be taken out so I build on my coffee table without the whole case in the way and just put the board with puzzle back in when complete. I’m debating buying another if I see price drop again so I can have another in progress with my girlfriend.

I don’t store loose pieces in there. I use old puzzle boxes and some plastic caddies for that.

I've done a puzzle of that painting but from a different brand! One of my favorites. And I'm actually currently working on a different Klimt [(this one)](
http://sanguinfineart.com/giftshop/puzzles/gustav-klimt-emilie-floge-jigsaw-puzzle/)

I have used this instead of glue in the past and it worked great.

What puzzle of the month club do you use? Any complaints?

I currently use a jigsort similar to this it's lined with felt which holds the pieces well.

Jigthings JIGSORT 1500 - Jigsaw puzzle case for up to 1,500 pieces from https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002ZHJAYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9NQRCbYC1MHSG

If making your own and if you are stuck for space, when making the raised edges make them all the way round then make an insert to fit this reasonably tight you can then clamp /strap this in place enabling you to stand your jigsaw on it's side behind the sofa or against a wall out of the way when not in use.

After using jigsaw mats that rolled and having to spend the first 20 minutes fixing it this is a Godsend.

If you review the ad you may get some more hints

PS always buy/build bigger than you need as the challenges just get bigger in size and pieces.

Hope that helps

Oh man that sucks but yeah I bought it a couple of months ago from amazon!

Ravensburger Vintage Games Jigsaw Puzzle (1000-Piece) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HGA8H4S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tS8BxbEKQHFRB

Sorry from rough link, I usually browse reddit from my phone :)

I used these. I work on the bottom of them (it's "non slip") and you can just take them apart and stack them on top of each other--if you wrap them in some painters tape they hold together pretty well! It makes a little 1'x1'x0.5' foam cube with puzzle in it.

We only have one table, so I have to pack them up and move them whenever we have guests over!

cardboard is recyclable but i wouldnt duct tape the puzzles, there are actual puzzle sticky thing you can order that are made to hold the puzzle together. they are like sheets of clear contact paper
here is one type:
https://www.amazon.com/Puzzle-Presto-Peel-Stick-Saver/dp/B00E67F3WI/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=puzzle+stick+sheets&qid=1570690696&sr=8-10

Robert Frederick London Underground Map 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle 750mm x 500mm (rf) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Y0YY03A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PpcLBb41T1F4X
That's the one! Quality is pretty good.

I've used one of these and it does what it is supposed to do; although I feel there's got to be a better way to stow a jigsaw puzzle mid-progress.

I'm curious to try this. And it's made by Ravensburger, so it should work well. https://www.amazon.com/Puzzle-Storage-Up-1000-Pieces/dp/B008R5YSQM/

Another good deal for you Wysocki lovers out there: $3.30 for this 500 piece -

Buffalo Games - Charles Wysocki Americana Collection - Yankee Wink Hollow - 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUP8BSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PyBxDbH5MKPWQ

I don't know what the difference between Deluxe and Standard is, but Jumbo also do this one which suits puzzles up to 1500 and is cheaper than the one you linked. Also the 1000 one may not fit all 1000 piece puzzles, whilst the 1500 should.

I have a 1500 port a puzzle board (you can see it in my history) and I love it. I really don't think you need to spend more than 50 at the max for a board.

I'm currently working on this thing....http://www.amazon.com/Krypt-Silver-Piece-Puzzle-Challenge/dp/B0009QXXB8

It's silly but I'm enjoying the challenge.

Okay, I looked up the puzzle here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CN6N5L

I see that there are different colors in your remaining pieces. Looking at the reference image, there are at least a few more characteristic spots in the clouds that can help you.

Namely, there's a purple-ish formation to the right of the top of the tower, so that will be 4-6 pieces. There are some pink pieces in your remaining pile, try to get them placed. Keep doing that and you should find yourself just about done!

Ravensberger Planetary Vision 1,000 pcs

I’ll probably post a photo of it tomorrow.

It was a fun puzzle

Haha tell that to my wallet!

At least I got that solar system one on sale. It's only USD $11.55 on Amazon right now! Ravensburger 19858 Planetary Vision

If you're looking for a puzzle divided into sections like this, and not just Disney, then most White Mountain puzzles fit the bill, https://www.amazon.com/White-Mountain-Puzzles-Best-Sellers/dp/B008DW23OI

Well, I do the edge first. I know that sounds obvious, but I don’t do the edge first with regular puzzles.

Then I sort by shape.

It does take some trial and error, but I start from the corners and work my way in. I look for irregularities in each piece and capitalize on that. How far the notch is in from the “corner” of the piece or where the notches create a unique square corner. How the bumps are strange on a piece. That kind of thing.

This one took me about three hours, on and off. It was actually pretty difficult, but when you stare at the pieces long enough you start to memorize their imperfections. Then when a familiar spot opens up, you remember the piece.

That sounds really convoluted. Apologies.

If you’re interested in a challenge, you should try one of the Krypt puzzles by Ravensburger . They’re easier because the pieces are completely distinct. This one is more difficult because each of the pieces is only the tiniest bit different.

Essentially get good cardboard and make a $5 version of a Puzzle Caddy. I've used hot glue to make a lip around the edge of the cardboard so that pieces can't slide off the edges.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002ZHJAYS/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1469877507&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=puzzle+caddy&dpPl=1&dpID=41mvqAprJKL&ref=plSrch

For a faster startup, you can simply sort pieces into the lids of old puzzle boxes. You'll still need a good place to build the puzzle, but you at least don't have to spread 1000 pieces around a small table.

I love the [Jigsort 1500] (https://www.amazon.com/JIGSORT-1500-Jigsaw-puzzle-Jigthings/dp/B002ZHJAYS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549204846&sr=8-3&keywords=Jigsort+1500) but it cost HALF the price listed earlier this month. It is available in different sizes.

https://www.amazon.com/JIGSORT-1500-Jigsaw-puzzle-Jigthings/dp/B002ZHJAYS/ref=sr_1_12?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1522164243&sr=1-12&keywords=puzzle+board

I use the puzzle sheets here:

https://www.amazon.com/Puzzle-Presto-Peel-Stick-Saver/dp/B00E67F3WI/ref=asc_df_B00E67F3WI

Try this frame: BJÖRKSTA Frame Black 140 x 100 cm - IKEA
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/decoration/frames-pictures/bj%C3%B6rksta-frame-black-art-30326766/

This is the only metallic puzzle I know...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009QXXB8

A quick internet search has led me to believe it's this puzzle: http://www.amazon.com/Krypt-Silver-Piece-Puzzle-Challenge/dp/B0009QXXB8