Make A Jigsaw Puzzle Mat

By karen 31 posts 26 comments page making a jigsaw puzzle mat.

Make a jigsaw puzzle mat. The main board is made from an old large dry erase board and a foam sheet to create extra working mats. Just go to the craft store and look in the discount fabric section for some cheap vinyl. Peel back the paper about 2 inches and place evenly on puzzle with atleast an half an inch on all sides then pat down and do the same for the other side. Green felt it comes in 72.

By karen from charleston sc. How to make a jigsaw puzzle mat. Work your jigsaw puzzles in style with this quick portable diy work station and storage set. A puzzle mat is a great tool to move and store a puzzle in progress.

If you know someone who loves puzzles you could pair this with an inexpensive puzzle to make a great low cost gift. To make a puzzle mat is a simple procedure and requires just a few simple items which can be bought from any craft or fabric outlet. 01 03 2005 by jennifer rutherford. You might recall our mini puzzle holder and mat post we feature a 1000 piece puzzle.

A puzzle mat has many uses as a soft landing protection area for kids when playing or to brighten up any room with cheerful colors. How to make a jigsaw puzzle mat. If you want something easier and you aren t a diy er then you can always purchase a puzzle mat complete with the puzzle pieces. It is frustrating to have to pick up a jigsaw puzzle because you need the work surface for another function.

Mostly puzzle mats are used to keep unfinished jigsaw puzzles together and connected till the next puzzle session. Get a yard of it and you have a mat for a puzzle that can be easily rolled up and save the puzzle. The puzzler puzzle mat is perfect for teacher gifts. 1 yard 72 inch wide craft felt fabric one yard makes two puzzlers thread to match.

The roll up puzzle mat we bought worked great except for puzzles that were too big to fit on the piece of felt provided. Does anyone have an idea on how to make a puzzle caddy the kind that rolls the puzzle up. When your not using it you can slide it under the couch or bed. Want to make one for yourself.

Here s what you ll need to make a puzzle mat. You put the puzzle together on the large surface of the mat then the felt can be rolled up with the puzzle sandwiched within. Mark the lamination paper on the paper side about plus a half an inch of puzzle then cut do this 2x. Paired with a new jigsaw puzzle the puzzler puzzle mat makes a special family gift.

Make them in multiples for the holidays.