I have used MB puzzle saver and am not real pleased with it. Would decoupage glue work better?
2006-11-05 10:17:29 · 9 answers · asked by perplexed 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Personally, I would use spray adhesive to attach the back of the puzzle to a sheet of cork (available by the roll at the craft store) and then cover the front with clear Contac paper to keep it clean. Laminating might be difficult because of the thickness of the puzzle and the cost could be prohibitive. I have used the clear Contac paper successfully for similar projects for years.
2006-11-05 10:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by jidwg 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a certain type of glue sold at craft stores, or maybe even a store that sells puzzles. I'm not sure what it's called, but you can brush it on and it's fairly strong (you obviously wouldn't bend the puzzle in half or it would probably break). Hope this helps.
P.S. A puzzle as a place mat is a cool idea... What about using special type of plastic that is double sided and and sticks together. You could put the puzzle in between that and then trim off the edges. I also don't know what this is called, but again, my best bet is to go to a craft store. They could probably help you. : )
2006-11-05 10:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mint and Cocoa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's really a tough question. All of these answers sound great. But not sure if they would work. I work at a craft store and see all kinds of dilemma's. My concern with the Mod Podge or puzzle sealer is that they are water based and would probably soften and even get sticky again with any moisture. Laminating might work, but because puzzles are not real even where they have been cut out, the lamination might stick to the higher places and look cloudy on the lower.
We have this stuff at my work called 'Envirotex ' that you pour over your items, whether they are pictures on a board or a coaster or whatever, and it slowly evens out and spreads over the whole piece and is hard, acrylic, perfectly clear and can withstand moisture and heat. It is tough stuff! You would just need to glue your puzzles onto a board, place it on a couple of empty cans set on newspaper and watch it to make sure it is spreading evenly.
Ask at your local craft store. I am sure they have it. It is all the rage right now and most stores even do demo's. Plus, the box comes with good instructions.
Hope this info helps.
2006-11-05 18:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Puzzle Saver Mat
2016-11-09 22:19:53 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you could go to Lowe's and get some clear exterior polyurethane and brush on them. I think that it would stick the pieces together and it would make them waterproof. It's just a thought though. I would try it on a scrap something just to see if it would work.
2006-11-06 07:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could put modge-podge on it (i don't know how to spell that) and then when it's dry it's sturdy enough for you to laminate it. you could also laminate it with a peice of cardboard on the back to make sure it doesn't come apart
2006-11-05 14:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by Lindsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray the puzz with wax about 4to5 times
2006-11-05 10:21:27 · answer #7 · answered by jacky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if u really want to perserve them for place mats go to the closes place and get it lamenater u can lue it first that could work but it would be smarter to just get it laminated
2006-11-05 10:19:36 · answer #8 · answered by bowser011 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put it in a picture frame large or small enough for it to fit in it
2006-11-05 10:21:50 · answer #9 · answered by lg 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could glue the pices together, then after it drys go get it laminated.
2006-11-05 10:19:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋