This video features the "Melbourne I love you" jigsaw puzzle. To shop this jigsaw puzzle picture frame, visit: www.framesnow.com.au/product/mily-jigsaw-frame/
Its much easier than you think. I slide sheets of baking paper under the puzzle carefully. Squirted the puzzle glue in small sections, you can spread it with brush, but l used my plastic dough cutter from the kitchen to quickly spread the glue making sure it was betweeh each puzzle piece. Working all the way down the puzzle adding glue as l went. Left it for 20 minutes then turned it over carefully and did the same on the back, waiting 20 minutes again till it was dry and repeated it again on the front, making sure the baking paper was under the puzzle so the glue didnt go on my table.
haha i already used tape to do the puzzle, so i just have to go over the entire thing once more (since it was 1000 pieces and the puzzle didnt really stick together well so i had to tape it as i went along)
Can I please ask what size frame your have used ... Would you believe I was looking for a video on how to frame my amazing Melbourne puzzles .. just didn’t think I’d find a video with the exact puzzle !! How amazing are the i love Melbourne puzzles !
He did a nice job, but did anybody notice that at the end, he actually framed the puzzle upside down? The white wire hanger used to hang the frame is now on the bottom instead of the top. When he flipped the framed puzzle at the very end, is where you catch it.
I'm glad somebody notice that. That is the problem. People get too comfortable framing the puzzle, and they mess up something small like this. Easily fixed, but frustrating. So pay attention, people. LOL
Great suggestion, thank you! This video features the "Melbourne I love you" jigsaw puzzle. To shop this jigsaw puzzle picture frame, visit: www.framesnow.com.au/product/mily-jigsaw-frame/
4:50 Anyone else notice that he put it in the frame upside down This is why you write "Top" on the back of the puzzle so you know why way to orientate it when putting it into the frame. And sliding it off the backing board into the frame instead of picking it up also helps to keep it together
Watched a few videos about framing puzzles, this one was my favourite. Friendly, to the point, simple and without glue. Instead of tape, I will probably try the kind of plastic film that's used to cover paperback books :) even less effort.
@John thank you for your feedback. That is also a great tip. The tape or film as you have suggested is to keep the puzzle as one during the framing process.
Hello. I've watched other tutorials and some people fills the front of the puzzle with special glue for puzzles. What do you think about that? Is it needed? Will that glue protect the puzzle or on the contrary it will spoil it?
Two of my Melbourne Puzzle frames have just arrived, The frames are excellent quality, well worth the cost, the delivery time-frame and packaging were also excellent. (I will start the puzzles next week now that I have the backing board). I will order the frames for the two new puzzles shortly. This video is excellent, you left no questions unanswered and made it look easy enough for even me to fit. I had planned to either glueing or calling you or Chris Cincotta (Melbourne I love you jigsaw puzzles), but you have taken care of everything with the link to this video in the box with the frames. I am very happy with everything including the puzzles. I will be using your services for all my framing needs in the future. Thank you, regards Shona.
This video features the "Melbourne I love you" jigsaw puzzle. To shop this jigsaw puzzle picture frame, visit: www.framesnow.com.au/product/mily-jigsaw-frame/
@@norm-bb3bbhi, will the puzzle not get damaged eventually if you don't use glue or tape? I want to frame mine but glue is so permanent and I'm scared I'm gonna regret it 😅
@@talesbykim No, i have puzzles that have been framed for more than 15 years and the puzzle remains the same, sadly the framing has become very expensive here in my country and rarely they have wood frames those are my favorites.
I'm surprised people are still not buying puzzles that doesn't need glue/tape.. i.e. pintoo puzzles, where you can lift the puzzle without anything else when you're done.
Framer's tape! I had never heard of that before, but I've also never done this before! 😊 I found a "puzzle frame" online but not impressed as it doesn't have glass and I had already taped my puzzle and then saw the frame directions wants me to glue the puzzle! Ha. And it only says to glue the edges and corners, hmmm I don't think that would work but who knows. I'll have to wait and get a real frame. Maybe I'll keep this puzzle frame for my next puzzle. Lol.
Thankyou for your feedback. Another good thing about the glass is that it protects the surface of the puzzle. Most puzzles are a printed surface and should be protected. Good luck with your next puzzle.
@@glennvardy3406 And thank you for mentioning the Assembly Board👍 I did my puzzle on a cardboard table and simply slid some white construction board under it and bought a firm piece of cardboard in order to sandwich the puzzle. But using your idea makes a lot more sense! Thank you so much, I really appreciate your video.
You didn't show what it is that's holding your puzzle together before you took the backing board off of the frame and onto the puzzle. You said it was like a sandwich assembly something on the bottom of the puzzle, the puzzle in the middle, and the backing board on top.
Hi Erik, Nothing will be keeping the puzzle together before you flip it. We recommend building your puzzle on an assembly board or any strong material such as thick cardboard or MDF. If you have already built your puzzle and didn’t use an assembly board underneath, you can gently slide one under the puzzle so you can flip it. Once your puzzle is on an assembly board, place the picture frame backing board on top of the puzzle and squeeze the two boards together while turning it over to reveal the underside of the puzzle.
Hi Jude the puzzle in this video is available from Frames Now 7 retail stores in Melbourne www.framesnow.com.au/store-locations/ Or www.themelbournemap.com.au
You will have to use 2 pieces of glass of equal size for that, with the puzzle in the middle. So instead of applying many strips of tape all over the back of the puzzle;..as shown in the video...I would just place another piece of cardboard over the puzzle... and instead of lifting the puzzle as shown; I would just carefully slide the puzzle off the table onto the receiving frame ,which you would have positioned at the same height as the puzzle... (the thickness of the lip...inside the frame should not be a major concern). as new puzzles have a good rigidity and should not come apart when the edge of it drops into the frame. ( If not comfortable with this procedure; you can put a long shoelace on the inside edge of the frame , where the puzzle will be dropping from...to ease the transition ....just make sure there is an inch of the shoelace going over the inside edge of the frame ...for easy removal...once everything is in place. Once the puzzle has been transferred into the frame; carefully pull the shoelace out from under the puzzle. From there ,just add the other sheet of glass over it and reposition the metal tabs, to secure it in place. You will need a good frame cable support for the added weight of the second sheet of glass.
I have a really important question have you glued the top of the puzzle at all? And where do you get your frames from? That would really help me and my daughter so much
Hi Amy, To keep the pieces together we don't use any glue, just Framer's Tape. As for where the frame is from, the specific frame in the video can be found here - www.framesnow.com.au/product/mily-jigsaw-frame/. We also stock a range of other-sized frames that are suitable for puzzles at www.framesnow.com.au/shop-by-size/.
@@framesnow OK so I see the place that you sent me is from Australia and I live in the United States in a place called Wisconsin. So we have the puzzles that are already made we just need a plain frame so that we can frame them and this will help my daughter
I never use glue or tape when I frame a puzzle it ruins the shine/gloss of the picture/puzzle. I assemble the puzzle slide it on to chip board and add a sheet of glass on top. I've never had any missing pieces or any of the puzzle come undone while inside the frame
i have a puzzle completed that's been sitting for over a year because i never had the courage to glue it. now i know i can do it. thank you!
Using tape is genius, I was already afraid of having to glue the puzzle. 😁👍
Its much easier than you think. I slide sheets of baking paper under the puzzle carefully. Squirted the puzzle glue in small sections, you can spread it with brush, but l used my plastic dough cutter from the kitchen to quickly spread the glue making sure it was betweeh each puzzle piece. Working all the way down the puzzle adding glue as l went. Left it for 20 minutes then turned it over carefully and did the same on the back, waiting 20 minutes again till it was dry and repeated it again on the front, making sure the baking paper was under the puzzle so the glue didnt go on my table.
@@lee-annebarrett366would any glue be okay to use?
Thankful I found this video before I started superglueing each piece lol
Same 😂
Mod podge lol. Thankful my lady is craft and has a TH-cam channel.
@@jaystechroom l was going glue each piece until l youtube how to glue a puzzle. So much easier thsn piece of piece😂.
Thank you so much. I completed a puzzle a few days ago and now I want to frame it. Now I know I can frame it with glue or tape.
haha i already used tape to do the puzzle, so i just have to go over the entire thing once more (since it was 1000 pieces and the puzzle didnt really stick together well so i had to tape it as i went along)
This is so great thank you so much.
Can I please ask what size frame your have used ... Would you believe I was looking for a video on how to frame my amazing Melbourne puzzles .. just didn’t think I’d find a video with the exact puzzle !! How amazing are the i love Melbourne puzzles !
Hi Mel. Thanks for finding our video. The outer dimension of this frame is approximately 77x57cm.
He did a nice job, but did anybody notice that at the end, he actually framed the puzzle upside down? The white wire hanger used to hang the frame is now on the bottom instead of the top. When he flipped the framed puzzle at the very end, is where you catch it.
I'm glad somebody notice that. That is the problem. People get too comfortable framing the puzzle, and they mess up something small like this. Easily fixed, but frustrating. So pay attention, people. LOL
Is this really a problem? You don’t think it would ever be noticed?
And he literally just said not to do that right before he finished. 4:13
He can simply just re-position the hanger.
@@donnilloyd1355 😅
I used a lightweight project paper and Elmer’s glue to keep the puzzle together. The tape thing is good as well.
Taping the back is a new method to me. I would just use modpodge glue. Nice video.
Very helpful, greatly appreciated!
great tip. Thank you
Awesome 👌
I was about to completely coat the puzzle in spray adhesive. I think I’ll just use tape instead
Should put the link in the description. Cant find the buy button
Great suggestion, thank you! This video features the "Melbourne I love you" jigsaw puzzle. To shop this jigsaw puzzle picture frame, visit:
www.framesnow.com.au/product/mily-jigsaw-frame/
@@framesnow Thanks Im on it now. :)
legend
Anyone know how wide the tape was?
Can I also do this with 2000 puzzle?
Certainly. This is the same process we use in our workshop even for the very largest.
Thank you sir
He said 'importantly when u do this make sure the hanger is at the top of the puzzle'
Then he turned it upside down so the hanger was at the bottom..😅
Ok…but he put the puzzle in the frame upside down. 😅
skip to 1m 50 to avoid being patronised.
I thought we need to superglue the puzzle…tape is so easy compared to tyat
200 bucks for a puzzle frame is a rip off. I'm not framing Van Gogh...
Thank you so much for this. I have a 1000 piece puzzle that's been sitting on my dining table for the past 5 months. I can frame it today.
My heart when he grabbed that puzzle after tapping 📉
4:50 Anyone else notice that he put it in the frame upside down
This is why you write "Top" on the back of the puzzle so you know why way to orientate it when putting it into the frame. And sliding it off the backing board into the frame instead of picking it up also helps to keep it together
I always thought you had to glue puzzles together as you put them together in order to frame them. I’m so glad I found this 😂
Am i the only one concern about the puzzle being upside down on the frame?
Great video and straight to the point. I plan on doing this someday soon. Thank you!
Watched a few videos about framing puzzles, this one was my favourite. Friendly, to the point, simple and without glue. Instead of tape, I will probably try the kind of plastic film that's used to cover paperback books :) even less effort.
@John thank you for your feedback. That is also a great tip. The tape or film as you have suggested is to keep the puzzle as one during the framing process.
Hello.
I've watched other tutorials and some people fills the front of the puzzle with special glue for puzzles. What do you think about that? Is it needed? Will that glue protect the puzzle or on the contrary it will spoil it?
I will tape my puzzle, I find if I used glue or mod podge it would curl on the ends and I don’t want some weird texture on the front
This is such a better method than using liquid glue...i knew i was gonna mess it up, but this is much simpler.
Thanks🙏
I guess I'm the only person in the world who didn't use an assembly board??
Tape can fail and become brittle in time. A better option is a decent coat of PVA Wood glue on the back 👌
Hey Thanks!❤ this is going to be our Holiday project this winter.
very nice! I just got a 1000 piece puzzle today and it's definitely one I wanted to frame, so this tutorial is super helpful.
Two of my Melbourne Puzzle frames have just arrived, The frames are excellent quality, well worth the cost, the delivery time-frame and packaging were also excellent. (I will start the puzzles next week now that I have the backing board). I will order the frames for the two new puzzles shortly. This video is excellent, you left no questions unanswered and made it look easy enough for even me to fit. I had planned to either glueing or calling you or Chris Cincotta (Melbourne I love you jigsaw puzzles), but you have taken care of everything with the link to this video in the box with the frames. I am very happy with everything including the puzzles. I will be using your services for all my framing needs in the future. Thank you, regards Shona.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review Shona.
This video features the "Melbourne I love you" jigsaw puzzle. To shop this jigsaw puzzle picture frame, visit:
www.framesnow.com.au/product/mily-jigsaw-frame/
Super simple way of doing it, Awesome Info!! Thank you sir, this was really helpful!!
What if the puzzle is weak? I can't pick it up without trying to fall apart -- it's 1000 pieces
If you tape it, it should have enough stability for this technique
does this method work for wooden puzzzle? what about framesize, exact dimensions are slightly larger frame?
Is there a need to put glue over the front of the puzzle if using a frame? The method shown in this video is easier than what I have seen using glue.
Hi,
If you use the tape to hold the pieces together there is no need for glue.
There is no need of glue or tape, i had frame some puzzles, the glass will hold the pieces.
@@norm-bb3bbhi, will the puzzle not get damaged eventually if you don't use glue or tape? I want to frame mine but glue is so permanent and I'm scared I'm gonna regret it 😅
@@talesbykim No, i have puzzles that have been framed for more than 15 years and the puzzle remains the same, sadly the framing has become very expensive here in my country and rarely they have wood frames those are my favorites.
What can we do if we aren't able to find a frame with the proper size (it's larger)?
I place a bath towel flat on table to lay frame face down on- prevents minor scratchs on dark frames
That’s a great tip Kurt, Thankyou.
Try gluing the puzzle and forget the tape.
Thank you, Sir Anthony Hopkins!😊
I have an odd size puzzle that won't fit a frame. What do I do?
Probably just find a frame much bigger than needed that will fit all the way around the odd shape.
So helpful and easier than using glue.
I’m kinda embarrassed that I can’t tell wether this comment is being sarcastic or not.
Thanks a lot sir for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm starting today a project like this one :)
But i don't have an assembly board 😢
Hanger string is at the bottom. DUH.
It was upside down!!! 🤣🇬🇧🐶
The problem now is finding the right size frame, so far l have had zero success, l inch out .
I have a moon puzzle which is obviously round. Do they make round glass frames?
The method is interesting . I will try to tape the back for the puzzle. Thank you!
Very helpful, I'm debating about using blue painter's tape for the back since I already have that.
Thank you for this video. Worked perfectly! And I’m not a handy man…
You have the hanging string on the bottom.....whoops! ( good vid)
Wow tnk u so much. Never thought this method before. Dumb me😂
excellent
Muchas gracias viejo, necesitaba la idea de qué hacer con el rompecabezas armado.
awesome technique! thank you!
Thank you Luna!
I dont know why when i read the title i thought it said who framed roger rabbit smh.
Thank you so much for the video . It helped me a lot to frame my 1500 piece puzzle 🧩
Great video and great explanation! thank you so much ☺️
Bloody genius pal, tape, excellent idea.
I'm surprised people are still not buying puzzles that doesn't need glue/tape.. i.e. pintoo puzzles, where you can lift the puzzle without anything else when you're done.
It would have been great if those puzzles weren't made of plastic and didn't cost twice the amount of a normal cardboard puzzle.
Thank you. Thats how to explain something. 👍
i see a lot of tutorials of framing puzzles, but this the best option. thanks
They make glue that dries clear for puzzles
And he still inserted the puzzle upside down. LOL!!!! Hanger is near bottom!. DOH! ;)
😅
Excellent! Very helpful. Thank you. 😀
So you didn't glue your puzzle together??
Framer's tape! I had never heard of that before, but I've also never done this before! 😊 I found a "puzzle frame" online but not impressed as it doesn't have glass and I had already taped my puzzle and then saw the frame directions wants me to glue the puzzle! Ha. And it only says to glue the edges and corners, hmmm I don't think that would work but who knows. I'll have to wait and get a real frame. Maybe I'll keep this puzzle frame for my next puzzle. Lol.
Thankyou for your feedback. Another good thing about the glass is that it protects the surface of the puzzle.
Most puzzles are a printed surface and should be protected. Good luck with your next puzzle.
@@glennvardy3406 And thank you for mentioning the Assembly Board👍 I did my puzzle on a cardboard table and simply slid some white construction board under it and bought a firm piece of cardboard in order to sandwich the puzzle. But using your idea makes a lot more sense! Thank you so much, I really appreciate your video.
Thank you! Simple and smart!
Thanks Mate!’
Where can I buy the frames??
You put it in upside down.
👍🏽👍🏽
Perfect! Thank you !!!
Thanks Mr Simply.
Do you guys ship to the US?
You didn't show what it is that's holding your puzzle together before you took the backing board off of the frame and onto the puzzle. You said it was like a sandwich assembly something on the bottom of the puzzle, the puzzle in the middle, and the backing board on top.
All the strips of tape he put onto the backside of the puzzle is what is holding it together.
Hi Erik,
Nothing will be keeping the puzzle together before you flip it. We recommend building your puzzle on an assembly board or any strong material such as thick cardboard or MDF. If you have already built your puzzle and didn’t use an assembly board underneath, you can gently slide one under the puzzle so you can flip it.
Once your puzzle is on an assembly board, place the picture frame backing board on top of the puzzle and squeeze the two boards together while turning it over to reveal the underside of the puzzle.
Where can I get that particular puzzle you used in the video? It's so cool.
Hi Jude the puzzle in this video is available from Frames Now 7 retail stores in Melbourne
www.framesnow.com.au/store-locations/
Or
www.themelbournemap.com.au
Thats not a knoife!
thank you
ty so much.. so easy to apply
I wonder if there's a way to frame a reversible puzzle...
You will have to use 2 pieces of glass of equal size for that, with the puzzle in the middle. So instead of applying many strips of tape all over the back of the puzzle;..as shown in the video...I would just place another piece of cardboard over the puzzle... and instead of lifting the puzzle as shown; I would just carefully slide the puzzle off the table onto the receiving frame ,which you would have positioned at the same height as the puzzle...
(the thickness of the lip...inside the frame should not be a major concern).
as new puzzles have a good rigidity and should not come apart when the edge of it drops into the frame.
( If not comfortable with this procedure; you can put a long shoelace on the inside edge of the frame , where the puzzle will be dropping from...to ease the transition ....just make sure there is an inch of the shoelace going over the inside edge of the frame ...for easy removal...once everything is in place.
Once the puzzle has been transferred into the frame; carefully pull the shoelace out from under the puzzle. From there ,just add the other sheet of glass over it and reposition the metal tabs, to secure it in place. You will need a good frame cable support for the added weight of the second sheet of glass.
Thanks!
Awesome
I have a really important question have you glued the top of the puzzle at all? And where do you get your frames from? That would really help me and my daughter so much
Hi Amy,
To keep the pieces together we don't use any glue, just Framer's Tape.
As for where the frame is from, the specific frame in the video can be found here - www.framesnow.com.au/product/mily-jigsaw-frame/. We also stock a range of other-sized frames that are suitable for puzzles at www.framesnow.com.au/shop-by-size/.
@@framesnow OK so I see the place that you sent me is from Australia and I live in the United States in a place called Wisconsin. So we have the puzzles that are already made we just need a plain frame so that we can frame them and this will help my daughter
What do you do if you didn't put a piece of cardboard down prior to starting the puzzle?
I never use glue or tape when I frame a puzzle it ruins the shine/gloss of the picture/puzzle. I assemble the puzzle slide it on to chip board and add a sheet of glass on top. I've never had any missing pieces or any of the puzzle come undone while inside the frame
some puzzles come with a glue that you spread allover on top that puts good finish as well
How does putting tape on the back of a puzzle ruin the shine of the front of the puzzle which the tape hasn't touched?
Where do you get the frame?
Hi Nate,
To shop this jigsaw puzzle picture frame, visit:
www.framesnow.com.au/product/mily-jigsaw-frame/