How to Improve Jigsaw Puzzle Technique
Discovering new, helpful jigsaw puzzle building techniques provides increased enjoyment for puzzle fans. Puzzle techniques of accomplished puzzlers can also help increase the speed with which you assemble your puzzles, and they can help you tackle more challenging puzzle varieties, such as 3D and globe puzzles.
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Start by choosing the correct type of puzzle. By considering the piece count and recommended age range for a puzzle, you can apply your new techniques to a puzzle that is in line with your skill/age level.
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Select books through websites like Amazon that include helpful jigsaw puzzle techniques. "The Jigsaw Puzzle: Piecing Together a History" by Anne D. Williams and Will Shortz includes info on the history of the puzzle, as well as techniques from some of its most famous enthusiasts, including Queen Elizabeth (see resources below).
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Get handy techniques and tips from the puzzle makers themselves. Select your jigsaw puzzle only after finding one on the shelf that includes helpful suggestions on how to complete the puzzle.
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Attend a convention of jigsaw puzzle aficionados. Such an environment is sure to increase your knowledge of how to speedily and successfully assemble even the most challenging of jigsaw puzzles.
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Learn by doing. Complete free jigsaw puzzles on the Web for practice until you develop winning techniques of your own. Find free puzzles at the Free Jigsaw Puzzles website (see resources below).
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Talk to people who work in stores that specialize in selling products like jigsaw puzzles. Ask for tips and techniques when you're new to the hobby and considering a purchase.
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Select a partner with whom you can consistently assemble jigsaw puzzles, like a spouse or relative. Together, you can relay what you learn through increased experience.
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Sort pieces by color. This can be especially helpful when whole sections of your puzzle include a nearly solid color. (For instance, a globe puzzle would contain many blue puzzle pieces to make up the ocean.) Separating pieces by color can help you finish your puzzle more quickly.
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Visit the Puzzlers Tip Corner of Jigsaw Jungle for a list of suggestions, tips and techniques from fellow puzzlers (see resources below).
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Tips & Warnings
Try to be patient when pondering puzzle techniques. New techniques can be difficult to implement at first, but may become second nature over time.
