Many children and adults love to put together puzzles. This activity develops children's imagination, horizons, logic and fine motor skills. It is not surprising that the popularity of such entertainment is growing every day. A puzzle is an intrigue, a mystery that you want to solve, which is why many adults are happy to purchase puzzles and put them together with their children. But after assembling the puzzle, the question arises: what to do with it next? It can be disassembled or glued together and made into a real picture. For example, if they depict paintings, then DIY puzzle paintings can decorate any modern interior. Children love to collect pictures with their favorite cartoon characters, so putting it in the form of a picture is very interesting. But how to attach puzzles to a picture? To ensure that the gluing of puzzles is successful and you don’t have to throw the painstakingly assembled picture into the trash, you need to know some nuances. So, how to make a picture from puzzles into a frame?

Methods for gluing a puzzle

First of all, it is necessary to solve the question of how to fix the puzzles into a picture so that they do not fall apart, how to preserve the craft? The easiest option is to glue them together. How to glue puzzles into a picture with glue at home?

Gluing the puzzle from the front side

You can glue the puzzles together on the front side using glue or tape. Before starting the gluing process, it is necessary to clean the painting from dust, hair and other contaminants.

Important! To avoid staining the table with glue, place tracing paper or baking paper underneath.

Gluing the puzzle from the wrong side

If you don't want to apply glue to the front side, you can glue it from the back. But here the question arises, how to turn the puzzle face down. For this:

• If you plan to glue the puzzle this way, then you will initially need to assemble it on an easily movable surface. This can be a sheet of fiberboard, plexiglass or a special mat for puzzles. In this case, you will have less problems with turning the puzzle over - just cover the top of the assembled mosaic with a durable material, for example, another sheet of fiberboard, and with a quick movement turn the entire structure over to the other side.

Important! If your painting is very large, then you can additionally secure the structure with tape or office clips.

• You can use cling film. In this case, you need to assemble the mosaic on a substrate, which should be slightly larger in size than the puzzle itself when assembled. When the puzzle is assembled, wrap the entire picture along with the backing with cling film. To be sure, you can make several layers of cling film. Then you need to carefully turn the entire structure over, place it face down, and cut the cling film along the backing. Turn the edges of the film to the side and carefully remove the backing. Now you can glue the puzzles, and the cling film will protect the table from glue.
• If the mosaic was assembled on a table or on the floor, you need to carefully move the finished pattern onto a dense surface.
• The most optimal way, especially for large paintings, is to glue first from the front side, and then from the back side. First, coat the front side with glue and wait until it dries completely. Now turning the mosaic over will not be difficult. Turn over carefully and coat the wrong side with glue.

Base for gluing the puzzle

What do you glue puzzles onto to make a picture? The following materials can be used as a base.

Fiberboard sheet

It must be cut exactly to the size of the picture. Trimming the edges after the puzzle has been glued may damage the puzzle.

1. Apply PVA glue in a thin layer so that there are no dry spots left.
2. Excess glue must be removed immediately so that it does not leak onto the front side.
3. Place the glued sheet on the inner surface of the assembled puzzle, press down and immediately turn it face up.
4. The glue that appears after pressing must be removed with a clean cloth.
5. Leave until completely dry.

Important! Such sheets are optimal for creating large paintings; their surface is smooth, the puzzle is easy to glue, and does not lose its appearance over time and does not deteriorate. But along with the advantages, there are also disadvantages: these sheets need to be cut with special tools, in addition, the picture turns out to be quite heavy and requires special fastenings.

Styrofoam

A good alternative to fiberboard can be thin polystyrene foam, which can be purchased at hardware stores. This is a lightweight material, which is also easy to cut and convenient to use. It is not deformed by the glue and does not become distorted after it dries, since it is about 15 mm thick. But such a thickness is rather a disadvantage, since to decorate a picture with a frame you will have to look for a fairly massive structure that will hide such a thickness.

Ceiling tiles

These tiles come in different thicknesses and sizes. They are easy to cut, fit into standard frames in thickness and are quite affordable:

• For the base, you need to choose a tile without a relief pattern, about 4 mm thick.
• One tile holds a puzzle consisting of 500 pieces.
• If you have a large pattern, you can glue several tiles together with PVA glue.
• It is best to make the joints between the tiles jagged.
• The puzzle is glued to the back of the tile.
• After gluing, you need to remove excess glue and put the picture under pressure. You can simply put a board on top. If this is not done, the structure may become deformed as the glue dries.

Gauze, tulle

It can be done very simply:

1. Apply glue to a regular piece of gauze or tulle of a suitable size and attach it to the mosaic.
2. Excess glue must be removed immediately with a rag or napkin.
3. After the glue has dried, you can apply another layer on top to secure the result.
4. The remaining edges of the gauze can be trimmed or used to stretch it over a frame or other surface.

Adhesive or self-adhesive film

It is sold in rolls of different widths. The surface must be dry and clean without dust. The size of the film should be a couple of millimeters smaller than the size of the mosaic.

1. Cut the required piece of film.
2. Separate the paper from the film by about 5 cm.
3. Apply the self-adhesive film to the surface and glue the separated edge.
4. Then slowly and carefully pull the paper away from the remaining portion.
5. You need to smooth the film with your other hand. You can use a towel, you can do it with your hands - whatever suits you.

Important! To avoid bubbles, iron from the center to the edges. If bubbles do appear, pierce them with a needle.

How can you glue puzzles?

Now you need to figure out what to glue the puzzles on to make a picture.

PVA

PVA glue is used for gluing products made of wood, paper, cardboard, glass, leather, fabrics, etc. It is also perfect for gluing puzzles. It dries quickly and becomes transparent after drying, so don't be fooled by the white glue stains - they will soon disappear.

Important! Suitable for both back and front sides.

Step Puzzle

This is a special glue for gluing puzzles. It is often included in the kit. It is distributed over the entire surface with a piece of foam rubber or a brush.

Powder glue from Clementini

This is glue from Italian puzzle manufacturers, which, as a rule, comes complete with the puzzles themselves. It must be diluted in water in a ratio of 1 to 3. The glue is quickly absorbed and, when diluted correctly, leaves no traces.

Silicate office glue

Even though it is not intended for such purposes, it nevertheless does an excellent job and gives the picture a glossy shine.

Scotch

Regular adhesive tape has become very popular among puzzle lovers. They can easily glue the wrong side together. First glue your picture vertically, then horizontally.

What can frames be made from?

There are many ways to make a picture frame from puzzles:

• The easiest way is to buy a ready-made frame of the appropriate size.
• A simple but very nice frame can be made from unsharpened colored pencils. In this case, the base for the picture should be larger than the drawing itself. Colored pencils of the required size are glued to the edges. They can be glued with Moment glue.
• A beautiful frame will be made from the ceiling plinth. You need to cut it with a stationery knife and glue it to the base around the perimeter of the picture using “Moment” glue or “Liquid nails”. Then you can paint your frame with acrylic paints.
• You can make a frame from a shoebox, but the frame is limited by the size of the box. Cut a hole in the bottom of the box that matches the size of the puzzle. The mosaic itself needs to be glued onto the lid of the box, put the lid into the box, and the frame is ready. You can decorate it as desired or simply paint it with paints.

Assiduous and calm people often spend their leisure time putting together large and complex puzzles. As well as children who develop fine motor skills and logic. And now, when all the parts are installed in their place, the logical question arises about what to do with the assembled picture. Take it apart and put it back in the box? Or leave it as a painting? And then how to glue puzzles so that they do not fall apart? There are several ways to make your dream come true.

How to glue puzzles with glue?

Now in art stores you can find such a product as an adhesive base for mosaics, and puzzles too. It can be either PVA glue or transparent adhesive film. It is advisable to use the latter only for small-sized pictures, since there is a risk that they will turn out with air bubbles or wrinkles. It is very difficult to apply film over a large area. There are two main ways to glue puzzles together.

Option #1: flip the picture

It is very important what the cardboard mosaic was originally assembled on. If it is, for example, a sheet of fiberboard or chipboard, a puzzle mat or cardboard, then turning the finished picture over will not be difficult. To do this, you just need to place another similar sheet on top of the mosaic, press it tightly, and then turn it over. If the picture is very large, then you can additionally fasten the substrates with paper clips or tape. Then you need to apply glue to the wrong side of the puzzle and let it dry completely, as indicated in the instructions. For those who have not purchased adhesive, the same tape may be useful. The strips are laid in width (this will be denser) and overlap. This way the picture will last longer. It doesn’t matter at all whether you get air bubbles under the tape or not. This is still not visible from the inside out, but you should not neglect accuracy.

Option No. 2: without turning over

If the puzzles were assembled on the floor, and the size simply does not allow you to quickly turn over the finished picture, then you can fasten everything together without any turning over. To do this, first of all, you need to slip polyethylene under the future painting. For example, it could be a torn garbage bag. What is it for? To avoid damaging the floor covering with glue. Even the largest painting is not so difficult to drag slowly onto polyethylene, carefully, centimeter by centimeter. After this, you can use various means to hold the puzzle together. For example, thinly diluted PVA glue. Or the same transparent tape. For application it is better to use a wide and flat brush. If you apply transparent tape, you need to do it very carefully so that there are no air bubbles, wrinkles, or folds. It would be a good idea to apply a layer of varnish without color on top of the glue. This will add gloss to the picture and connect the elements even more tightly.

Mixed option, universal method

Universal gluing is often used. Several technologies are used here at once. For example, before gluing puzzles with tape on the front side, fabric is glued to the back side. Due to this, the picture holds up more confidently. But this method requires a double flip of the finished mosaic. The fabric can be made of any material: cotton, linen, cotton blend. It is advisable to give preference to natural fabrics, since they are the easiest to glue.

Another universal option is a mixture of glue and tape, which are attached to one side. For example, the front one. Before gluing the assembled puzzles together, you need to remove all debris, dust and dirt. To do this you will need a fan brush or a simple thick brush. Apply diluted liquid PVA glue, let it dry for 2 hours, then stick on strips of clear tape. There is no need to apply varnish on top. The picture will be glossy.

Each of the adhesive materials has its own characteristics in operation. For example, it is recommended to apply tape not just across the width of the painting, but also with an allowance. Why? This will ensure greater structural strength. The excess can then be carefully cut off with a blade or only a sharpened one.

Before gluing together a picture from puzzles, pay special attention to where it is located. While moving the composition from the table onto the fiberboard sheets is not too difficult, doing it from the floor is more problematic. It is advisable to immediately start assembling puzzles with the calculation of further gluing on a special mat or on a sheet of plywood. In the future, the picture can be inserted into a frame and hung on the wall as a decorative element.

How to properly glue puzzles of any size? After clearing the picture of excess debris and crumbs, apply adhesive and insert it into the frame. Often such mosaics decorate children's rooms. And, of course, it is worth selecting puzzles in accordance with age and development, so that sooner or later the picture will be assembled and not lie in a box.

Crafts from puzzles: 3 master classes. What can you make from puzzles? How to make toys and panels from puzzles?

The master class is led by Olga Valerievna Mikhailova and children of the group “Bell”, 4 years old. Structural Unit "Kindergarten" Alyonushka GBOU Secondary School No. 2 named after. V. Maskina Art. Klyavlino municipal district Klyavlinsky, Samara region. All three works presented in this article were made by these children together with the teacher.

New Year's competition of the site "Native Path" and the magazine "Games and Toys".

Crafts from puzzles.

Do you have a lot of puzzles at home that are not used or some pieces are lost? Collect these puzzles and... don't throw them away! They can be used for original crafts and children's creativity.

Master class 1. Puzzle toy “Christmas tree for a Christmas tree”

Materials: Puzzles, glue, scissors, green cardboard, pencil, sequins.

Progress:
Step 1. Draw a Christmas tree on cardboard. Let's cut it out.
Step 2. Take the green puzzles and glue them onto the Christmas tree.
Step 3. Glue yellow and silver star sequins onto the Christmas tree.
Step 4. Glue the loop onto the Christmas tree. Now our tree can be hung on the New Year tree.
That's all! The Christmas tree is ready!

The toy you see in the photo was made by children of the group “Bell”, 4 years old, together with teacher Mikhailova Olga Valerievna. Structural Unit "Kindergarten" Alyonushka GBOU Secondary School No. 2 named after. V. Maskina railway station Klyavlino municipal district Klyavlinsky, Samara region.

Master class 2. Panel from puzzles “The Christmas tree is a beauty”

Children from the group “Bell” also made panels from puzzles. This is how they did it - I give the floor to Olga Valerievna:

Materials: Puzzles, glue, scissors, colored cardboard, pencil, sequins.
Progress:
1) Draw a Christmas tree on colored cardboard.
2) Take green puzzles and glue them onto the Christmas tree.
3) Glue sequins of different colors to the Christmas tree.
4) We make a frame from puzzles on the sides of the panel background. Glue sequin snowflakes into the empty spaces.

This is what you get :-).

Master class 3. Panel from puzzles “New Year”.

You will need to prepare for the production of the panel. Olga Valerievna says:

Preliminary work long. After a quiet hour, the children of my Bell group painted puzzles in the right colors. Those who wanted to painted, and as perseverance as they had, tried everything. We spent two weeks preparing to complete our craft. Then for a week I and the children glued on Grandfather Frost, the Snow Maiden and the Christmas tree. It's a lot of work, but the result is worth it.

Materials: Puzzles, glue, scissors, cardboard, pencil, sequins, Drawing of Santa Claus, Snow Maiden, Christmas trees, glitter gel.

Progress:

Step 1. Take cardboard from an unnecessary box. We paint it using white and blue paint. Draw a Christmas tree on cardboard. We paint the Christmas tree green. Let it dry.

Step 2. At this time, take the drawn Father Frost and the Snow Maiden and color them. Cut it out and glue it onto cardboard, next to the Christmas tree.

Step 3. Take the green puzzles and glue them onto the Christmas tree. Glue sequins of different colors to the Christmas tree.

Step 4. Making the Snow Maiden. We glue puzzles painted blue and white onto the fur coat and kokoshnik. Glue yellow puzzles in the form of a continuation of the braid and glue a blue bow. Let it dry. Then we paint the fur coat and kokoshnik with glitter gel. The Snow Maiden is ready.

Step 5. Let's move on to decorating Santa Claus. We glue puzzles painted red and white onto the fur coat and hat. Let the work dry and paint it with glitter gel.

Step 6. Glue sequins to the background - gold-colored snowflakes (we tried white and silver, they blend into the background, it doesn’t turn out pretty.

Step 7. Glue a white strip along the edge of the cardboard (to hide the cardboard on the side). We glue silver and blue puzzles onto the white strip. The frame is ready.

This panel was made by children of the group “Bell”, 4 years old, from the kindergarten “Alyonushka” (GBOU secondary school No. 2 named after V. Maskin, Klyavlino station, Klyavlinsky municipal district, Samara region).

All New Year's master classes of our New Year's competition you will find

I hope two big puzzles will come together soon and therefore I have to think about what to do with them next.

"You can start collecting a collection of puzzles (or continue if you already have one). Pictures from puzzles glued with tape or pressed with glass can serve as an original decoration for the room (for solidity, you can add a beautiful frame). You can also use the assembled puzzle as a table decoration, for example . Just cover it with glass of a suitable size. Some kind of still life of fruit is suitable for the dining table... For a worker, perhaps, you should choose some kind of warm sea view (especially on cold winter evenings) for work. ... or a landmark;) In addition, there is always the option of disassembling it and putting it back in the box.

Adviсe. If you decide to glue the puzzle with tape (budget option): 1) There is also a transparent adhesive film. Sold in rolls, about 30-40 centimeters wide. To glue it, place it on the surface, cover it with a cloth and iron it with an iron. If you decide to stick the puzzle on oilcloth:

If you decide to make a wall picture: You need a piece of cardboard of the appropriate size and a frame. Carefully transfer the puzzle to the cardboard (If the puzzle was assembled on the table, usually, it can be carefully moved onto the leaning cardboard. If this does not work, you can transfer it in parts with a flat scoop, spatula... Whatever is at hand. But it is best to use adhesive tape for windows (something like paper tape) - it leaves no traces when peeled off. Glue the puzzle along the front side. When the glue sets, carefully remove it). The cardboard should be pre-impregnated with glue. When the glue sets, insert it into the frame and... hang it on the wall! If you have the opportunity and desire, you can also stock up on glass of the same size. Then there is no need to glue it - you can simply press the puzzle with glass on one side and cardboard on the other. And secure it all with a frame. Looks beautiful!"

"1. Dear people!
To make the puzzle look beautiful you need to: buy suitable plywood, you can buy special glue (ask at the puzzle store, if the card is large, buy several jars at once), double-sided tape is also possible, and of course a frame.
Signature: PROF 12.;-)

2. I simply assemble the puzzle on one cardboard, cover it with another, turn it over, then spread it with glue (any kind) and glue it to the cardboard. I even out the edges with a blade and that’s it, the picture is ready!”

And a complex method, with photographs, about making your own frame can be read on the forum http://forum.puzzler.su/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=238

There is another option to order a frame, but, in my opinion, it will be three times more expensive than the puzzle itself. I also remembered the huge cardboard from the refrigerator and the not very large cardboard from the mirror and bathroom cabinet.

If there is a child in the house, then there must be at least one puzzle in it. Such an interesting and exciting game is to assemble a whole beautiful picture from small pieces. However, these tiny figurative pieces tend to get lost, and then the game ends. Do not rush to throw the remains of the puzzle into the trash. They have many interesting uses!

The remains of puzzles make unusual pictures - try using them to put a flower, butterfly or other figure on cardboard. It doesn’t matter that the fragments have different colors and patterns, it will still be very beautiful.

You can use puzzles to update the hard cover of a book, notepad, the outer walls of a pencil cup, plastic flower pots, or make a table rug.

Old puzzles make wonderful bookmarks, build convenient tracks for racing small cars, and create unusual wall decoration in a dollhouse.

From puzzles you can assemble an abacus on a wire, beads on a thread, as well as a picture from hanging multi-level ribbons.

If you stick a pin to the puzzle, an icon will come out.

And from the surviving puzzle fragments, unusual handmade postcards are made. All you need is to select a puzzle piece that matches the theme and glue it to thick paper folded in the shape of a postcard. And then write your wishes.

An excellent gift can be made from the following materials:

Remains of puzzles;
Acrylic paints of different colors;
Paint brushes;
Glue;
Cardboard vertical photo frame (you can make it yourself from thick paper to fit the size of the future photo).

Sequencing:

1. Take the puzzles, turn them over and paint them with different colors of paint.
2. Place dots along the edges of each painted piece with a thin brush, which has been previously dipped into white paint. You will get a polka dot effect.
3. Allow time for the paint to dry.
4. Glue the puzzles onto the cardboard frame in any order.

Tips: You don’t have to color the puzzles, but choose multi-colored pieces and glue them like that. Or glue some fragments and then cover them with pearlescent varnish. It is better to place puzzles that are glued separately, offset on top of each other. This overlap will give the frame a voluminous appearance. And it’s not at all necessary to straighten the edges of the frame, cutting off the unevenness of the puzzles, because that’s the beauty of it.

If you want to get a smooth edge, pick up those puzzle pieces that should have been located along the edges of the puzzle.

Fantasize yourself, involve the kids in this activity. They are such inventors! Create a whole gallery of gifts that will delight your loved ones, family and friends.