How to hang jigsaw puzzles

Today jigsaw puzzles are sold in a wide range, and you can buy not only the usual image of the fairy tales, but a mosaic reproductions of famous paintings, original versions of cardboard, plastic, balsa wood or rice paper. Teams of images – this entertaining game and a popular part of modern decor. To puzzles have become a real decoration of the interior and did not look homemade, it is necessary to carefully fix them in some way and hang it on the wall.

You will need

• Puzzle;
• - double sided tape;
• - cardboard;
• - the drawing paper;
• - DVP;
• - plywood;
• - organic glass;
• - metal corners and "liquid nails";
• tape and glue for puzzles;
• brush;
• - PVA glue (polyvinyl acetate);
• frame custom-made, store-bought or homemade;
• - for mounting posters.

Instruction

1. Assemble the puzzle on any substrate suitable size, in order to avoid problems with fixing details. One of the easiest and cheapest options is the use of double-sided tape. Tightly attach it to the strips of cardboard, sheet of drawing paper (or just white on the bottom of the box under the chocolates). After that, the details of the future picture apply directly on free sticky side of the tape.
2. Foldable hang a picture on the wall with metal corners. They can be plant for cut Wallpaper so-called liquid nails (construction adhesive). This may seem not too aesthetic, and besides, Scotch isn't always tightly holds the details. However, this method to attach the puzzles makes sense to use in the nursery, the design of which changes as often as the interests of the child.
3. Choose a solid Foundation, if you are going to hang the puzzle on the wall framed by a beautiful frame. It is recommended to put under fold detail a piece of medium density fiberboards (MDF), plywood or plexiglass. If you press the finished mosaic the same dense sheet, if necessary, it will be possible to carefully turn over.
4. Fix details of special glue or adhesive film for the puzzles – these materials are sold complete with pictures, or separately in writing or in children's departments. Work according to the attached instructions. Usually the bonding side of the puzzle recommended to be cleaned with a dry brush; then your actions will depend on the selected materials.
   • Film for puzzles glued on the wrong side of the picture. Make the necessary measurements and cut a neat flap. Removing the protective paper from one edge, stick the film to the edge of the puzzle and start to flatten it with soft cloth from middle to edges. Gradually remove the paper and glue so the whole puzzle. Avoid wrinkles and bubbles!
   • Glue for puzzles is applied from the front side of the folded pattern. It is poured into the center of the mosaic, and then spread over the entire surface with a piece of cardboard. The adhesive flows into the gap between the parts and holds them together.
5. Prepare a frame for framing your puzzle. If you want to buy the finished product in the store, it is advisable to find a special frame for jigsaw puzzles, since these products are available in standard sizes. You can find a frame of suitable size. Another option – more expensive - contact the framing workshop, which offer services in framing the puzzles. If funds allow, you place the picture under the existing interior. For example, make a baguette aluminium, plastic of the appropriate color, or made of wood.
6. Finally, hang the puzzle on the wall in a homemade frame. For its manufacturing take a wooden plank and divide it into transverse and longitudinal parts of the desired size. Next:
   • the ends of the slats cut at an angle of 45 degrees;
   • connect the corners, pre-treating them with white glue, and press;
   • after the adhesive sets (15 minutes) go over the frame with sandpaper and apply stain or varnish. Frame ready!