How to glue up a puzzle without a backer board | Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2020
  • Most jigsaw puzzles I take back apart when I finish them, so that I can do them again another time. This one was particularly difficult though, and the image is from one of my favorite painters, so I decided to hang it on the wall.
    I've seen people frame puzzles or glue them onto a backer board, but I really wanted to see if I could glue just the pieces together. That way it's really just a puzzle that's hanging on the wall. You could even hang it in the middle of a room as a sort of room divider, and still be able to see the back of the puzzle pieces.
    Turns out, all you need is a little (okay, a lot) of decoupage glue and some oven paper!
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  • @FigmentsMade
    @FigmentsMade 3 года назад +126

    I had no idea you could do this without a backer board. I really like how it seems to hold together by magic when you hang it on the wall!

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  3 года назад +5

      I kinda want to hang it in the middle of a room so you can see both sides 😍

  • @haydenwilliams458
    @haydenwilliams458 2 года назад +104

    The most fascinating part to me was how you hung the puzzle. Never thought of using clips in that way. Awesome!!

    • @faith4390
      @faith4390 7 месяцев назад

      What kind of clips are those and where do I get them? I have about nine puzzles I need hanging.

    • @russell5078084
      @russell5078084 4 месяца назад

      The problem with those clips is they bend the puzzle where they are placed and leave an impression.

  • @malgozata1875
    @malgozata1875 2 года назад +50

    Ellen, I have now seen a few other tutorials and yours is best; most complete and detailed, a sign of a professional solution. You look quite experienced at this puzzle gluing. thank you. Very helpful.

  • @InfinityGroupTV
    @InfinityGroupTV Год назад +2

    Your method was the simplest, most straightforward process. Love it. Some folks with their measuring tapes, and gadgets, and special glues. wow! Love this - you're brilliant.

  • @codym9653
    @codym9653 3 года назад +28

    Very cool! My wife does a lot of puzzles, but she likes to scramble them and pass them on.

  • @lindamitchell8733
    @lindamitchell8733 2 года назад +16

    Thanks for your gluing tips!! I also like the hanging idea....much cheaper than a frame when in a pinch!

  • @veronicagutierrez7454
    @veronicagutierrez7454 2 года назад +4

    Really simple video and with added information about glues and techniques etc. Thank you

  • @RegalRegex
    @RegalRegex 2 года назад +7

    Delightful video, thank you for your hard work in sharing this!

  • @lindalrb3864
    @lindalrb3864 2 года назад +24

    Love this. For 38 years I've been doing this but here's how I do it.
    I put white glue or Elmer's on the front and spread it with my hand. Then I repeat on the back. I do circle puzzles. Blessings

  • @SarcasmIsMySecondName
    @SarcasmIsMySecondName 7 месяцев назад +2

    Wow this is so neat and helpful! Thank you! Now I know how to glue and preserve my two-sided jigsaw puzzle ❤

  • @katedevlin9425
    @katedevlin9425 2 года назад +8

    My puzzle is now successfully glued and hanging on the wall! Thanks so much for teaching me how to do that.

    • @faxida8915
      @faxida8915 2 года назад +1

      Mind telling me What glue did you use ?

    • @nunabisness7191
      @nunabisness7191 Год назад +1

      I would also like to know which glue.

  • @RememberingAnita
    @RememberingAnita Год назад +1

    Really nice video. I love that you’re to the point. I also enjoyed the background music.

  • @elvonette
    @elvonette 2 года назад +10

    Wonderful! I've already glued my puzzles but not the backs so I'll go back and add extra coats front and back. I'm so relieved that i don't have to buy big frames but can use tiny bulldog clips instead! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @sueyyness3642
    @sueyyness3642 3 года назад +27

    Thank you. We have quite a few puzzles done since COVID and now we can glue and display them.

    • @rivesolider2092
      @rivesolider2092 Год назад

      Should you get a glue that’s intended for the jigsaw puzzle or any glue can work fine?

    • @russell5078084
      @russell5078084 4 месяца назад

      Puzzle glue for the front and something stronger like elmers on the back.

  • @gamecraftgaming2418
    @gamecraftgaming2418 2 года назад +2

    So handy!!! Re did all of my puzzles for the fun but also just for the flush look with no backer..!!!!!!

  • @mymthegreyful
    @mymthegreyful Год назад +1

    Thank you ! This is perfect ; short and direct to the point. It helped us .

  • @sandradedon2022
    @sandradedon2022 Год назад +1

    You are a genius! Thank you for this simple and economical solution!

  • @andrerodriguez2472
    @andrerodriguez2472 2 года назад +12

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just started doing puzzles and I was worried my kids would ruin them . Ur a lifesaver! 👍🏼

    • @Dani-wb6hd
      @Dani-wb6hd 2 года назад +1

      Ahhhh old adult ahhhh

  • @hopefuls3976
    @hopefuls3976 3 года назад +2

    I love it, too👍😊
    The easiest one yet, can wait to start and finish mine, thanks for sharing😊👍

  • @rickvaiBBB
    @rickvaiBBB 2 года назад +3

    I did as instructed and it worked fine, thanks for making the video.

  • @Lesliestevens92.1fm
    @Lesliestevens92.1fm 2 года назад +2

    Simple and easy thank you for sharing this now I know how to do this. I appreciate you.

  • @JohnMadeit
    @JohnMadeit 3 года назад +7

    That's cool the way you hung it up.

  • @BOBBYPINZZ
    @BOBBYPINZZ 2 года назад

    Wow 😮
    Thank you for making my life so much easier

  • @chestnes1
    @chestnes1 2 года назад

    This was really helpful. Thank you 💓

  • @peiaw
    @peiaw Год назад

    thank you for making this video. i will definitely follow your instructions.

  • @farnazbahari
    @farnazbahari 2 года назад

    Thank you very much! This video was really helpful👍🏼

  • @cecilias_shorts
    @cecilias_shorts 15 дней назад

    Im so glad that I searched for this otherwise I would have forgotten to put baking paper down... would have been fun try to get puzzle off board 😂😂

  • @lindsey777
    @lindsey777 Год назад

    So cool! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan 3 года назад +2

    Nice video. Had no idea they sell glue for this. Mahalo for sharing! : )

  • @karlstrausside107
    @karlstrausside107 Месяц назад

    Thank you, this was a big help

  • @kelleysdiy7345
    @kelleysdiy7345 3 года назад +1

    Great instructions!! I love your puzzle, who is the artist!

  • @raiha98
    @raiha98 3 года назад

    Nice. The cheapest and easiest way. Thanks for sharing

  • @cyndiclark9657
    @cyndiclark9657 Год назад +1

    Thank you! Very clever, I have 3 large puzzles to glue

  • @gogogagetfingers
    @gogogagetfingers 3 года назад

    Nice tutorial 👍

  • @thesecretworkshoppropstore7914
    @thesecretworkshoppropstore7914 3 года назад

    What a good idea!

  • @Bevlyn20
    @Bevlyn20 Год назад

    Thank you, that is a wonderful help to me.

  • @melissapont7165
    @melissapont7165 2 года назад +5

    I’ve done this twice now and love it. Looks fantastic. I love your puzzle in the video. What’s it called. I’d love to buy the same one

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar 3 года назад

    Great idea. 👍🏻

  • @nada3122
    @nada3122 20 дней назад

    Great video, thank you

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax 3 года назад +7

    I remember doing this when I was a kid, except we used newspaper for a backing. Seems like it wasn't even necessary. Thanks for sharing!

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  3 года назад +4

      Ohh I like the idea of using newspaper too. Will give it some extra stability without adding any bulk. Good idea if you expect a bit more wear and tear to occur 👍

  • @iramusman
    @iramusman Год назад

    Thanks for the video, I have a question that can we use school glue/ Elmer's school glue?

  • @LINERIC44
    @LINERIC44 2 года назад +2

    Just wondering if I can apply the second coat on the front when it's dry and then flip it once and do 2 coats on the back?

  • @batmanfanizationreborn6055
    @batmanfanizationreborn6055 Год назад

    I want to start a new hobby with putting puzzles together and frame them like this so good tutorial how to do it

  • @ruthgomes9820
    @ruthgomes9820 3 года назад

    Olá parabéns paisagem linda,onde consigo comprar? amei obg

  • @drewg4364
    @drewg4364 Год назад +1

    Can I glue smaller sections of the puzzle until I finish the puzzle or does it need to be glued all at once when I'm completely finished with?? Thank you guys!

  • @eoLithicDorifto
    @eoLithicDorifto 2 года назад +2

    Hi Ellen, me and my gf think to do some puzzles but we are new to that stuff and we don't know which glue to use. Can you suggest us some good glue which our puzzle will last forever and wont fall apart in future ?

  • @Puzzlerfromsweden
    @Puzzlerfromsweden 11 месяцев назад

    So good. :)

  • @luciar6207
    @luciar6207 2 года назад +187

    I'm surprised no one has asked this, but how do you take the excess glue off so that the image is not ruined?

    • @gt6225
      @gt6225 2 года назад +55

      it dries clear

    • @502opz346
      @502opz346 2 года назад +9

      @@gt6225 i doubt that...

    • @lunareagle4746
      @lunareagle4746 Год назад +44

      @@502opz346 it does. Especially modge podge brand.

    • @stinkline875
      @stinkline875 Год назад +30

      That's what gave me anxiety working so hard on a puzzle and having the glue all over 🥴

    • @lunareagle4746
      @lunareagle4746 Год назад +26

      @@stinkline875 yeah same here.My son and I tested it on a small puzzle this morning and it looks great. Dried clear. I think thinning it out a bit will probably help how smooth the glue dries so it doesn’t show brush marks if you use a brush, but it’s clear and hold the puzzle very nicely.

  • @LilLaitho
    @LilLaitho 2 года назад

    What is the type of glue that you used?

  • @jimstuart1104
    @jimstuart1104 2 года назад +3

    I love the using the clips idea. you don't have to put a nail through it.

  • @marierose2454
    @marierose2454 14 дней назад

    Love your puzzle! What is it called?

  • @ingra888
    @ingra888 2 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @DeatherG
    @DeatherG 2 года назад +1

    Can you just tell us do you need to clean the clue on the surface, or just leave it there, it will become like a transparent protection film?

  • @soda3065
    @soda3065 Год назад

    Thank you!!

  • @berndscharge5045
    @berndscharge5045 3 месяца назад

    TollerTip!!!❤

  • @faith4390
    @faith4390 11 месяцев назад

    What kind of hooks are you hanging it on the wall with?

  • @everythingkaye
    @everythingkaye 2 года назад

    Thank you 😊💕

  • @rebeccagaudino470
    @rebeccagaudino470 2 года назад

    Where can I buy this glue? I used a different one and my puzzle curled!!

  • @flatpedalswinmedals7274
    @flatpedalswinmedals7274 11 месяцев назад +1

    If you notice any pieces you need to press down, just use a toothpick or something. Dont make a mess poking it with your finger. The glue or modge podge will cure up nicely on its own. The better you prep and less you tamper the better 👍

  • @megerich1355
    @megerich1355 2 года назад +9

    HOw long did you wait for glue to dry before adding the next layer and how long before you flipped to do the back? Thank you!

  • @TheGreatMadWarrior29
    @TheGreatMadWarrior29 Год назад

    Will regular Elmers glue work?

  • @ViperStrike
    @ViperStrike Год назад

    I do also glued on a frame but it looks grated! But luckily looks better than my the 1000 pieced I done last year.

  • @juanete69
    @juanete69 2 года назад +1

    Why do you use glue for the front side? Many people don't use it at all.

  • @kevbrix9686
    @kevbrix9686 2 года назад

    This is definitely one of of the most anxiety driving videos I have ever seen in my life!

  • @Kkuts37
    @Kkuts37 3 года назад

    Cool!

  • @Brownstone31
    @Brownstone31 3 года назад

    I'll have to remember this for when I finish Jackman Works wood shaving puzzle. If I ever do.

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  3 года назад +1

      Oh yes, that is definitely a one-time-only puzzle 😬

  • @aleaana9930
    @aleaana9930 5 месяцев назад

    Doesn't the image change in shape or become less clear? If I only do several back layers and no front layers, will it work? I am thinking of using stick glue sheets, do you recommend it? Sorry I asked a lot of questions

  • @juliuscaesar1039
    @juliuscaesar1039 4 месяца назад

    Can I use fevicol and food wrapping paper?

  • @russell5078084
    @russell5078084 4 месяца назад

    I use puzzle glue on the front and elmers or something similar on the back. I think that makes the back stronger. Also makes a 2nd coat on the front or back unnecessary. Although a 2nd coat on the back as a precaution isn't a bad idea. Also you can get adhesive strips for the back to hang them instead of using clips which can damage the puzzles by leaving impressions.

  • @markogle1949
    @markogle1949 2 года назад +3

    If I could ask what did you hang it with? I like the ungraded look!

    • @ViperStrike
      @ViperStrike Год назад

      I do also glued on a frame but it looks grated!

  • @margaretworth9862
    @margaretworth9862 2 года назад

    What glue is it please ?

  • @omarayman1315
    @omarayman1315 Год назад +1

    how to clean the glue on the surface ??

  • @suetaylor5159
    @suetaylor5159 Год назад

    ❤😊 very helpful

  • @JoseLopez-bd2ft
    @JoseLopez-bd2ft 3 года назад

    Which glue does she use?

  • @berniceriebler-4225
    @berniceriebler-4225 3 месяца назад

    I use Puzzle Glue or make or buy Modge Podge it's the best to use. If you want to try this way thinning the glue with a bit of water will help spread the thicker glue. From SA

  • @zivilebaubliene1275
    @zivilebaubliene1275 Год назад

    I have glow in the dark puzzle i can use glue like this?

  • @bluemoon5766
    @bluemoon5766 2 года назад

    Thank you

  • @NatalieWiltshire
    @NatalieWiltshire 3 месяца назад

    Dies it glue bith sides or do u have to apply glue to both sides it putting it in the wall??

  • @adnankananovic9753
    @adnankananovic9753 4 месяца назад

    THANKS ❤❤❤❤

  • @nancymoore8025
    @nancymoore8025 Год назад

    Thank you.

  • @idadere4777
    @idadere4777 2 года назад

    Awesome

  • @gabriel.hongkong
    @gabriel.hongkong 2 года назад +1

    Question. After applying the glue and allowing it to dry, do you wipe down the white glue residue or does it clear up by itself?

    • @amylam563
      @amylam563 2 года назад +1

      It should clear up on its own!

  • @m.a6724
    @m.a6724 2 года назад

    But wouldn't the puzzles have those white color/patches from the glue?

  • @aureliebombardier5133
    @aureliebombardier5133 5 месяцев назад

    merci! tres belle technique ! je vais faire de meme

  • @DrKuebel
    @DrKuebel 3 года назад +1

    Just in Time for the upcoming Puzzle season!
    Jan // #DrKuebel

  • @mariyakulyk7217
    @mariyakulyk7217 2 года назад +6

    Hello Ellen, thank you very much for such a nice tutorial! I had no idea that you can glue puzzle together without a backer board.
    Please can you tell me how many pieces does this jigsaw puzzle have?
    Thank you. :)

    • @brainbubble5523
      @brainbubble5523 2 года назад +3

      I know that I am not Ellen but I think it is a 1000 piece puzzle. Within the first 8 seconds of the video, she showcases the box which says that it contains 1000 pieces. I hope this is helpful and that you have a lovely day!

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  2 года назад +1

      Yess, it's 1000 pieces. Thanks for the assist.

  • @MaltandMake
    @MaltandMake 3 года назад

    I bet that would be great for 3D jigsaws!

  • @kanideal6540
    @kanideal6540 3 года назад +3

    do you need to remove the residue of the dried glue from the front part of the puzzle?

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  3 года назад +2

      No, it dries clear and you can just leave it on!

    • @kanideal6540
      @kanideal6540 3 года назад +1

      @@CraftsWithEllen thank you!!

  • @queenapple9012
    @queenapple9012 3 года назад

    Omg thank you this is perfect! Do you have to wait to flip it over ?

  • @kirikomori7874
    @kirikomori7874 2 года назад

    HI ENNA!!!!!!

  • @esraayousef5643
    @esraayousef5643 6 месяцев назад

    Can you reuse the puzzles after? can you dissemble the big picture and use it again?

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  6 месяцев назад

      No, the glue is permanent and the puzzle can not be taken apart again

  • @ondrys5844
    @ondrys5844 10 месяцев назад

    Hello, great video and tutorial. But I read somewhere that a piece of hard paper is also put from the bottom because the puzzle tends to twist over time, is that true? Can I hang it on the wall without a base?? I have a round puzzle, planets, so I want to be sure. thank you for answer

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  10 месяцев назад

      Mine is still fine a couple years later. The glue coating stops any moisture getting in. But of course it can't hurt to add some thick paper to the back if you want to :)

  • @noman12310
    @noman12310 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your work idea ...sooo helpful

  • @Afnan370
    @Afnan370 5 месяцев назад

    Can I use wood glue

  • @maankawas5957
    @maankawas5957 3 года назад

    Excellent video! Does the glue affect the colors?

  • @julievanschyndel550
    @julievanschyndel550 3 года назад +1

    Is oven paper the same as parachment paper?

    • @shannonkelly8552
      @shannonkelly8552 2 года назад

      Yes! Parchment or wax paper is the same stuff as oven paper! I believe different countries just call it different things.

  • @CrudeButEfficient
    @CrudeButEfficient 3 года назад +16

    Cool! But I did hold my breath when you turned it over for the first time... 😬

    • @CraftsWithEllen
      @CraftsWithEllen  3 года назад +2

      Haha yes, that was a bit nerve wracking 😳

  • @franzrogar
    @franzrogar Месяц назад

    0:25 The "special" puzzle glue is nothing of "special". It's just "methyl-cellulose", which is (clean) "paper powder". Basically, you're putting a thin paper layer on top of the puzzle, so thin it's almost transparent. The "normal" glue will yellow in time with the sunlight, so I wouldn't recommend using it.

  • @CloverMajula02
    @CloverMajula02 2 года назад +1

    How long does it take for the glue to dry?

  • @AndyCPugh
    @AndyCPugh 3 года назад

    Very nifty!