Jigsaw puzzles made from photos...
Mar 2, 2019 09:05:28 #
Phil Martin
Loc: New Hampshire
Check out my website www.phil-martin.info. I've been cutting wood jigsaw puzzles for several years. Glad to share information.
Mar 2, 2019 09:06:10 #
I have a 1500 piece puzzle by Ravensburger that i’m very pleased with. They are a bit expensive for their larger puzzles
Mar 2, 2019 09:07:23 #
Phil Martin
Loc: New Hampshire
LouieP wrote:
Looking for recommendations experiences and/or comments on vendors who do this
I cut wooden jigsaw puzzles -- affordable ones -- on order. Check out www.phil-martin.info
Mar 2, 2019 10:32:40 #
A gift store in Wheatridge, CO, SWISS MISS FLOWERS AND GIFTS, makes really creative puzzles from photos. Try by calling Heidi.
Mar 2, 2019 10:33:19 #
jlocke
Loc: Austin, TX
Country Boy wrote:
I had an uncle that made puzzles from his photos. I don't know his process but he used one of the jig saws that used what looks like a string to cut out the pieces versus the wider blade. It was a great hobby and I have been told that when they had company, everyone wanted to get into his supply!
What you're describing is known as a "scroll saw"... https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Power-Tools-Saws-Scroll-Saws/N-5yc1vZc67a
Mar 2, 2019 10:44:27 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Most puzzles, especially ones with smaller pieces, are die cut rather than sawed. That way, there is less kerf loss because of the width of the cutting blade or band.
Mar 2, 2019 11:05:57 #
I just looked up and saw that one can create electronic puzzles from photos online. So you could work from your iPhone or iPad and do the same thing if interested with your own photos. - Jim
Mar 2, 2019 11:55:00 #
edhjr
Loc: Needham, MA
That is cheaper but hand cut ones are unique! Hand cut ones are really collectible art and appreciate in value.
Mar 2, 2019 14:56:52 #
I have used Ravensburger and been very pleased. They offer several sizes like 250 pieces, 500, 1000 and 1500 pieces puzzles. The quality is very good, and they ship in a tin box with the picture on the front. Turnaround is usually less than 5-7 days.
There other companies I have found (Shutterfly) that make custom puzzles, but the Ravensburger quality is hard to beat.
There other companies I have found (Shutterfly) that make custom puzzles, but the Ravensburger quality is hard to beat.
Mar 2, 2019 15:01:11 #
Mar 2, 2019 15:32:52 #
This christmas I used Shutterfly, 1000 pcs, wedding pic. delivered in 7 days. In today's market, laser cut pattern of shapes and enlarging scale ability many media of wood, cardboard, even metal are all doable.
Mar 2, 2019 17:19:19 #
Mar 2, 2019 17:23:52 #
edhjr wrote:
That is cheaper but hand cut ones are unique! Hand cut ones are really collectible art and appreciate in value.
Thanks.
Mar 2, 2019 17:34:42 #
Don't know about physical jigsaw makers, but Printmaster by Broderbund is a software publishing package that has that as a project possibility. Jigsaws are usually cut with Scroll saws.
Mar 2, 2019 17:41:38 #
I have used LibertyPuzzles.com a number of times with excellent results. They are not cheap, but I believe they are worth it. They have amazing quality for both their standard and custom puzzles. There is no slop between the pieces (laser cut). All puzzles are rectangular, but not all edge pieces have a straight edge. Some "whimsy" pieces are cut into recognizable shapes. They show the piece outlines in pictures of the puzzles. The actual piece outlines are often less noticeable in my opinion.
Custom puzzles have 225 or 500 pieces.
Custom puzzles have 225 or 500 pieces.
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