I Tried 3 Puzzle Essentials. The Results Shocked Me! A Puzzle Mat + Working With Puzzle Glue/Sheets.
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Watch me try out a new puzzle mat, and figure out how to use puzzle glue and glue sheets for the first time. I'll share my step by step process, and my overall thoughts about each product.
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0:00 The Plan
0:50 The Puzzle Mat
8:53 The Puzzle Glue
14:33 The Glue Sheets
20:52 Final Thoughts
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I just glued a 4000pc last weekend. I used glue sheets on the back, and liquid glue on the front. I used Modge Podge matt finish - it goes on white and dries clear so easier to see as you are doing it.
NICE! I don't blame you for using both glue sheets and liquid glue. A puzzle that big you wouldn't want to take any chances of it falling apart lol. I'm going to have to check out Modge Podge at some point, so many have said great things about it. I do like hearing that it goes on white. That was one of my biggest struggles with the clear glue, I couldn't see where it was missing!
I love Hodge Podge Matt finish.❤
I've never glued nor sheet-taped my jigsaw puzzles together. I always want the option to work them again in the future or to offer them to someone else who wants to enjoy them. I did enjoy seeing your review of gluing versus sheet-taping. If I ever decide to try it, I'm glad to see that it isn't too complicated.
I feel the same in regards to gluing puzzles. I much prefer to not glue them and save them for future fun or for someone else. The Haunted Mansion and Disney Classics puzzles were special in that they both represented big accomplishments in my puzzle journey. I guess I consider them my trophies 😂
Use a larger piece of smooth cardboard or an old credit card to spread the glue. Those little scrapers are stupid small!😂
Ooo I like the credit card idea! Yea, my scraper was incredibly small now that I think about it 😂
Hi Mandy, I glue my puzzles with mod podge and I use a credit card to spread it. I love the ease of applying and the results. It goes on white so you know you have not missed a spot and it dries clear. I have not used glue sheets but I do use shelf liner from walmart for my 2000-4000 piece puzzles. I enjoy your videos.
Oh wow, the fact that it goes on white will make this so much easier for my poor eyesight😂 And shelf liners is a fantastic idea for the much larger sets, and I'm sure way cheaper than paying for a bunch of puzzle glue sheets. Thank you for the ideas!
Thank you of reviewing the Sunix Puzzle Matt!! It is something that has caught my eye for a lil bit now. Your review has helped me decide if I need this or not. I currently just use a big piece of cardboard cut from a TV box!
You're welcome, glad I could help 👌 And big piece of cardboard from a TV box is a good idea too if you have nothing else.
For “glue sheets” I prefer Buffalo games “Puzzle Presto! Peel & Stick Puzzle Saver”. They are not transparent but who needs that when they go on the back. Because they are not see through they are thicker and stronger than others. Plus it has a value pack that makes it a good price per puzzle.
I did see the Buffalo glue sheets when I was shopping on Amazon, but I course I went for the cheaper options 🤣I'm going to have to try them out since you say they are thicker and stronger. The more secure the better!
Ravensburger makes a plastic “Stow N Go” puzzle easel… it’s cheap and can be put together/taken apart, which is nice… only fits 1000 piece though. I’ve gotten great use from of it!
Interesting, I've never heard of this. Thank you for the suggestion, I'll look it up.
I love accessory reviews and how-to videos. Thanks for posting! My thoughts for the puzzle mat company, is they would do well to include some kind of puzzle card. A large card that can slip under pieces to move sections. A puzzle tray company called "Puzzle EZ" has a card included with their tray sets and I love it.
Alternatively, if someone is working on a friction surface for the sake of puzzling on an angle, they can buy and use basic card stock to move sections. 🙂
I don't think I've done this type of video for quite awhile, so you are very welcome! I'm going to have to look into that "Puzzle EZ", I've never heard of it. Card stock is also a great idea. Thank you for the info!
Mandy, nice puzzle pajama pants. I use foam boards for my puzzles. I have used gray duck tape on the back to keep my puzzles together if I want to frame them. It has worked out well. I need to try the glue with a dollar tree puzzle to see how it goes. Nice video 😃🧩❤️
Oh thank you! One of my other viewers told me she saw them at Walmart and said I should look for them 😂 I feel like I need to replace all my house pants with multiples. Definitely a good idea to try out the glue for the first time with a dollar tree puzzle like I did. You won't feel as bad if it turns out wrong lol. Duck tape sounds like it would make for a super strong hold. Thanks for the idea!
Do more than one coat and make each coat thinner than your Haunted Mansion puzzle’s coat was. That should help with the warping since the cardboard will not be soaked which is what causes the shrinkage in most cases; also humidity will cause that.
Ugh, you confirmed my suspicions. I think I did put way too much glue which caused the warping. Now I'll know for next time to apply thinner coats. Thank you!
I use Hodge Podge Mat Puzzle Glue for my puzzles. Less glossy finish but they have a glossy finish also. I never do a puzzle more than once .....so all my puzzles are glued on posterboard.......lol
It's awesome that you glue all your puzzles together. You'll always have them to put on display or just to stare at them whenever you want.
turns into a sausage lol thats gold!
It was the first thing that came to mind when I first used it 🤣I love food!
My version is " butchering" a puzzle, more than gluing i!!!
Yes, there may be times when it is necessary, but I have only done it once which was just last week and that hurt!!
When you need to butcher next time, use wax paper instead of plastic, and take off excess glue on the borders when still wet.
🤣I surprised I didn't "butcher" my first try! Thank you for the tips.
For the Love of Puzzles did a review on that mat as well and she thought basically the same. I was interested in it, but I like moving my pieces around as I work in sections. I've been using double sided tape as a crafter and am a pro by now (but it was daunting at first). My liquid glue is 1/2 elmers and 1/2 water, goes out smooth and dries perfect (and it's cheap).
Now I have to see her review on the mat, I'm curious 🤔. It sucks when you can't move your sections around without causing damage. Your glue concoction is a fantastic idea! Definitely a much cheaper option which is right up my alley!
"I'm going to keep my 50 bucks that i dont have"....lol
Seriously, I barely even have $5 sometimes 🤣
I’ve never glued a puzzle, but once I get my puzzle room I’m sure I’ll start. Thanks for the tips
Hope you get your puzzle room very soon! Nothing better than having your very own puzzle space🤗
Thank you for the informative video Mandy. I have used the glue sheets (I don't remember the brand) and found it much easier than using glue. I know the glue sheets I had purchased did not come with hangers but, I used double sided tape to hang on the wall and it worked nicely! 🙂
Happy you enjoyed the videos!
Glue sheets are definitely the way to go. Double sided tape is a great idea though. Was it a heavy duty tape?
Gorgeous pants.I would like a pair.Happy New Year!
Thank you! I got them at Walmart 😁
Happy New Year!
Do you think that the plastic of the U brackets is thin enough that you could cut it? Because the bracket just needs to be longer than the fold. If you cut those in half that would still secure the folds but you could secure twice as many!
That's an interesting idea 🤔 I didn't think of that. I think it's thin enough to cut, but it makes me wonder if the smaller pieces would hold up secure enough on the mat and not pop off if you were to move it. The bends are quite pronounced. I may try this though. Thank you for the idea!
My partner and I glued and backed a 3000 piece puzzle and now it’s on our wall 😊
Nice! I bet that used up a lot of glue!
@@thepuzzledmandy yea it did lol
I’ve glued close to 20 puzzles and Modge Podge matte and a foam brush is the way to go. Glue both sides in an even layer, letting it completely dry in between. Works great with no warping.
I need to look into this Modge Podge, especially if there's no warping! Foam brush would also make for a quicker job. Thank you for the info!
Gosh puzzle glue I’m a person that doesn’t like glueing my puzzles as then I won’t be able to build it once again, but I do understand most people like glueing the puzzle when it’s a nice picture or a big accomplishment.
Normally, I do not glue my puzzles, but The Haunted Mansion and the Disney Classics puzzles were big accomplishments in my puzzle journey. They are like my trophies 🤩
@@thepuzzledmandy That is understandable and I respect it
Try using clear contact paper as substitute for glue sheets
Thanks for the tip! That would probably be less expensive too.
I use Puzzle Presto! sheets. They seem to be a bit more sturdier than the ones you used. They work every time.
I'll have to check those out at some point, especially since you say they are more sturdier. That's always a big plus. I'm sure the quality varies depending on the brand/price. I'll probably at some point do a comparison of the different brands and styles.
That was a fun and informative video as usual.
I do have some thoughts on the products. Years ago I used packing tape to hold the puzzles together on the back and it worked great. The problem started about 4 yrs later when I pulled them from out under the bed and discovered the tape had dried out and no longer adhered to the puzzle.
The other item, the glue. I just used some mod podge? on the back with a 2" paint brush and it worked fine.
Thanks for posting and I hope you have a Merry Christmas and get some puzzles lol.
Happy you enjoyed the videos!
Oh boy, my heart would've sunk if I found the tape on my puzzles dried up. Four years is a long time, but it makes me wonder how long these puzzle glue sheets would hold up for. Let's see how long it takes for my puzzle to fall off the wall 🤣
I'll look up mod podge! And a paint brush would certainly get the job done a lot quicker, thank you for the idea!
Hope you have a great Christmas! I'm certainly looking forward to opening puzzle gifts 😁
@@thepuzzledmandy All tape will eventually dry and lose its adherence but that don't mean your puzzle will fall, hopefully.
The glue you used is clear where as Mod Podge is white but dries clear. I used it mainly because it is a lot cheaper. One suggestion, place wax paper under any puzzle you are gluing in case it seeps through. Thanks again.
hi Mandy!another amazing video, thank you for the reviews! I also tried the felt mat a few days ago and it's already in the rubbish bin LMAO. but yours look like it worked perfectly! both the folding one and the roll...mine was a bit of a disaster heheh. never tried the glue sheets before but now I know what to look for. big cheers
Hey Ric! Thanks for stopping by 😁Sounds like most puzzle mats are a hit or miss. I'm glad this particular mat will be useful for my bigger puzzles, but other than that, I'll stick to my usual puzzle table. Sorry yours didn't work out to well. Take care!
Hi! @@thepuzzledmandy yeah..I got a big one for 3000 pieces. second hand (a bit of a red flag and I missed it) but what a messy business haha didnt hold anything and just bent my puzzle LMAO. but hey it does look like it's a hit and miss, yours definitely look super high quality. you too take care and have a wonderful week the queen of puzzles! thanks Mandy.
This video was really interesting. I think I’d rather use tape on my puzzles than glue because of the mess. 😂
Yes, stick with the tape! Much easier and cleaner 😜Plus, you won't risk the weird curling lol.
Other puzzle glues have a much wider scraper. That tiny thing would drive me nuts, lol. I've not tried the sheets. Thanks for that demo. Not sure I have the patience, lol. Watch out for air bubbles, and you have to get it right the first time. My puzzle keeper has to be cat proof, so the one I have is like a big portfolio, and zips up. And I can store it vertically, which is great because my couch is reclining, and nothing can slide under it. Little more expensive but very durable, and worth it to me to keep heathen paws off.
The liquid glue does require patience, which is for sure something I don't have. Probably why I felt like it took me a million years. It also needs very good eyesight so that you can see which areas you are missing...something else I don't have LOL. Glue sheets is the way to go. Your puzzle keeper sounds super handy, especially since you can store it vertically. Cats are always up to no good, you just can't trust them 😂
@@thepuzzledmandy You'd be surprised how easy the glue is with the proper tool. Even an old gift card would be better than that tiny spatula, lol. I'd have those sheets stuck to all the wrong places. I couldn't believe you did it for the first time on that Disney puzzle. You're braver than I would've been, lol. One of my cats loves to watch me puzzle and try to steal pieces. Don't even get me started, lol.
Use an old gift card or expired card instead of the puzzle glue scraper.
That's a much better idea than the little piece of plastic they provide you with. 😁
I pefer the sheets
Same here, much cleaner and easier. But glue is great too if you don't have the sheets on hand.
Happy Sunday... sat down to lunch and was glad to share it with you!! Good information.. I have not tried peel and stick sheets but I did use masking tape on a Christmas one that I hung over my bed , it did the job but I think your sheets would be quicker and neater..... for me they also did not make the puzzle bend like the glue did so that is a huge plus.... I liked your review of the puzzle matt... it was honest and gave pluses and minus's it does not look like something I would use it looked to cumbersome..... Hope your Holidays are going smoothly and you are back to your ole self with no after effects..... Enjoy the Season ... see ya in the next one!!!
Masking tape is a great option, but I can see it being quite time consuming, especially if its the thinner style of tape. I'm contemplating putting glue sheets/hooks on the back of the Haunted Mansion puzzle now to extra secure it so that I can just hang it up already. I was going to buy a frame, but they are too expensive. In regards to the mat, I'll use it for the bigger puzzles, but I realize now that I'll have to be extra careful considering how cumbersome it is. Might end up with a puzzle tragedy!
Thankfully no after effects, just still trying to catch up with everything 😜 Hope you're enjoying the holidays so far!
I can’t stand puzzling on felt… I’ve gotten a few different felt storage options and I don’t use any of them… drives me nuts. Looks like great quality though… for somebody who likes that grippy snaggy feeling lol
Yea, I'm really not big on the feel of felt against the puzzle pieces. My puzzle table surface has a very smooth non slip surface and I love it, but I don't know what the surface is made of lolol.
BTW foam brushes soak up too much Mod podge.
Thanks for letting me know. I didn't think about that but it makes perfect sense.