How to Create a 9 Piece Puzzle
A nine-piece puzzle can add interest to your favorite picture or photo. It is easy to make and a fun and simple challenge for friends and guests to put together. To make one, all you have to do is find and format a picture, glue it to some hard backing and cut out the pieces. You can use a favorite photo or even a hand-drawn picture. The process of completing this simple, fun craft is detailed in this article's steps.
Things You'll Need
- Craft glue
- Sharp craft knife
- Photo or picture
- Computer
- Printer
- Thick, non-corrugated cardboard
- Pencil
Instructions
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Choose a picture. Find a picture you like online or a photograph. You can even make a puzzle from a picture you or your child have drawn.
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Pick out what type of paper you want your picture to be printed on. Process the picture.
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Glue the picture to a backing. You will want to use thick cardboard as the backing. Use puzzle or craft glue to ensure that the picture stays firmly on the backing and does not wrinkle.
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Trim the edges. Make sure the picture and the backing are aligned exactly and trim any excess backing with a craft knife.
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On the back of the puzzle, lightly draw four evenly-spaced lines in pencil. The back of the puzzle should look like a tic-tack-toe board, with nine similarly-sized squares.
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Draw the tabs. Draw rounded tabs on all sides of the squares so that they become pieces that fit together.
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Cut out the pieces. Use the sharp knife to cut out the nine pieces of the puzzle, following the lines you have drawn for them. Be sure to cut outdoors or on a surface that is safe from scratches.
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