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Should I glue the front or back of the puzzle?

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Gluing one side of your puzzle will hold the pieces together, and gluing either front or back can work for this purposes. However, gluing both sides will provide the greatest stability and prevent pieces from coming loose.

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If I glue the puzzle face-down, won't glue seep through to the front?

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A little might, but if you use PVA glue or another type of clear glue it's unlikely it will be noticeable.

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Is it better to glue the front or the back of the puzzle?

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One side isn't superior than the other, but gluing only one side can result in a slight curl to the pieces. This can be fixed by applying glue to both sides of the puzzle.

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Do all glues leave the puzzle with a shiny surface? My puzzle already has a shiny surface. I'd like a dull finish.

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It sounds like you bought gloss finish. Look for one that says "matte" (dullest) or "satin" (in between shiny and matte). If your current bottle is satin, go with one that is matte. If you want to try roughing up that super shiny surface, use a medium sandpaper to lightly scuff up the surface.

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How do I turn a large puzzle over onto parchment paper?

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A backer board works well for flipping a puzzle over onto parchment paper. You can make this by cutting a flat piece of cardboard or thin piece of plywood, anything as large as your puzzle and flat will do. Put the parchment paper over the puzzle, then put the board on the parchment. Clamp them together and flip the puzzle over.

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Will decoupage glue together a jigsaw puzzle?

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Decoupage glue would work for your jigsaw gluing, though depending on the brand, it might not hold up to wear and tear as well as puzzle glue.

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Can a 3D puzzle be glued front and back and not lose the 3D effect?

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Use some mod podge. If you carefully take a sponge brush and spread it around the 3D puzzle, it should work.

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Can I use Elmer's glue on a puzzle?

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No, it wont hold up. Puzzle glue is more durable to wear and tear. Elmer's will flake and fall apart.

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