You can even use a glue gun to apply the glue. Different glue guns use different diameter glue sticks. Make sure you purchase the correct size glue stick for your gun. [1] X Research source Slide the glue stick into the back of the gun. Then press and release the trigger a few times. It will pull the glue stick into the gun. [2] X Research source Plug in and turn on the gun. Let it heat up. Then squeeze the trigger to release the glue onto the item you want to stick. [3] X Research source
Some craft shops sell frames in pieces, which you can reassemble into rectangular frames with a custom length/width combination. [4] X Research source
Avoid using thin cardboard or other easily bent material, as this may cause the puzzle to warp over time.
If your puzzle glue comes in powdered form, read the instructions to learn how to prepare it before use.
If the glue does not hold or looks uneven, you may pay someone at a craft shop to “dry mount” the puzzle professionally onto a backing material.
Don’t use heavy objects with a small or uneven surface area, as these may compress your puzzle unevenly, or even damage it.
Optionally, fit a glass or hard plastic cover over the puzzle to prevent scratches. For best preservation of the puzzle’s colors, use a UV-resistant glass cover. [8] X Research source
Try the glass-fronted, aluminum MyPhotoPuzzle frames, or the adjustable-size Versaframe. Note: there are a couple cheaper options for displaying your puzzle, at the end of this section.
Instead of sliding the puzzle, You can use one of the Jigsheets to lay over the puzzle and help keep it steady while you flip it over, then lay the other Jigsheet over the back of the puzzle, and flip it face up again. If the puzzle is much smaller than the frame, a small piece of cardboard is included to place on the Jigsheet, below the puzzle’s lower edge, to center the puzzle.
