How To Make a Jigsaw Puzzle

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Chez_Kimberly and more videos in the General Crafts category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles but hate the corny pictures? Here’s how to make a puzzle with any picture—your pet turtle, your favorite cartoon character, your little brother… okay, maybe not your little brother. To complete this How-To you will need: A grown-up to help with cutting A photo, a poster, a picture from a magazine, or a drawing A thick piece of cardboard or foam board Some glue Scissors A pencil Step 1: Choose picture Choose a picture that you want to make into a puzzle, and then choose a piece of cardboard or foam board that’s slightly bigger than your picture. Tip: The lid of a pizza box can make a perfect puzzle board—as long as it’s not all cheesy and oily! Step 2: Glue image Glue your image to the board you’ve chosen and let it dry overnight. Tip: Place a flat, heavy object on top—like a book—so the picture dries nice and evenly. Step 3: Trim board Ask a grown-up to help you trim off any of the extra cardboard or foam board that’s around your picture with the scissors. Step 4: Draw jigsaw shapes Turn your picture over and draw jigsaw shapes on the back of the board. Tip: Shapes with at least two …
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