How to glue up a puzzle without a backer board | Tutorial

Most jigsaw puzzles I take back apart when I finish them, so that I can do them again another time. This one was particularly difficult though, and the image is from one of my favorite painters, so I decided to hang it on the wall.

I've seen people frame puzzles or glue them onto a backer board, but I really wanted to see if I could glue just the pieces together. That way it's really just a puzzle that's hanging on the wall. You could even hang it in the middle of a room as a sort of room divider, and still be able to see the back of the puzzle pieces.

Turns out, all you need is a little (okay, a lot) of decoupage glue and some oven paper!

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Even though my videos are set up as tutorials, I'm not professionally trained in any of these crafts. The tools that I use can be dangerous. Don't try a craft if you are unfamiliar with the tools and the necessary safety precautions. Be safe!

[FigmentsMade]

I had no idea you could do this without a backer board. I really like how it seems to hold together by magic when you hang it on the wall!

[haydenwilliams]

The most fascinating part to me was how you hung the puzzle. Never thought of using clips in that way. Awesome!!

[malgozata]

Ellen, I have now seen a few other tutorials and yours is best; most complete and detailed, a sign of a professional solution. You look quite experienced at this puzzle gluing. thank you. Very helpful.

[codym]

Very cool! My wife does a lot of puzzles, but she likes to scramble them and pass them on.

[InfinityGroupTV]

Your method was the simplest, most straightforward process. Love it. Some folks with their measuring tapes, and gadgets, and special glues. wow! Love this - you're brilliant.

[lindalrb]

Love this. For 38 years I've been doing this but here's how I do it.

I put white glue or Elmer's on the front and spread it with my hand. Then I repeat on the back. I do circle puzzles. Blessings

[lindamitchell]

Thanks for your gluing tips!! I also like the hanging idea....much cheaper than a frame when in a pinch!

[katedevlin]

My puzzle is now successfully glued and hanging on the wall! Thanks so much for teaching me how to do that.

[sueyyness]

Thank you. We have quite a few puzzles done since COVID and now we can glue and display them.

[elvonette]

Wonderful! I've already glued my puzzles but not the backs so I'll go back and add extra coats front and back. I'm so relieved that i don't have to buy big frames but can use tiny bulldog clips instead! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[andrerodriguez]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I just started doing puzzles and I was worried my kids would ruin them . Ur a lifesaver! 👍🏼

[cherylwillingham]

great idea of using clips, I have been searching for ideas and this is by for the most creative. Mine are all beach themed puzzles so I could always glue a pretty shell to the clips Thank You!!!

[SarcasmIsMySecondName]

Wow this is so neat and helpful! Thank you! Now I know how to glue and preserve my two-sided jigsaw puzzle ❤

[veronicagutierrez]

Really simple video and with added information about glues and techniques etc. Thank you

[luciar]

I'm surprised no one has asked this, but how do you take the excess glue off so that the image is not ruined?

[gamecraftgaming]

So handy!!! Re did all of my puzzles for the fun but also just for the flush look with no

[sgsax]

I remember doing this when I was a kid, except we used newspaper for a backing. Seems like it wasn't even necessary. Thanks for sharing!

[sandradedon]

You are a genius! Thank you for this simple and economical solution!

[RegalRegex]

Delightful video, thank you for your hard work in sharing this!

[JohnMadeit]

That's cool the way you hung it up.