Make A Jigsaw Puzzle Mat

This puzzle mat is incredibly easy to make and easy to use.

Make a jigsaw puzzle mat.

Want to make one for yourself. It is frustrating to have to pick up a jigsaw puzzle because you need the work surface for another function. To make a puzzle mat is a simple procedure and requires just a few simple items which can be bought from any craft or fabric outlet. Just go to the craft store and look in the discount fabric section for some cheap vinyl.

Here s what you ll need to make a puzzle mat. Work your jigsaw puzzles in style with this quick portable diy work station and storage set. Paired with a new jigsaw puzzle the puzzler puzzle mat makes a special family gift. Green felt it comes in 72.

You put the puzzle together on the large surface of the mat then the felt can be rolled up with the puzzle sandwiched within. Mostly puzzle mats are used to keep unfinished jigsaw puzzles together and connected till the next puzzle session. 01 03 2005 by jennifer rutherford. Mark the lamination paper on the paper side about plus a half an inch of puzzle then cut do this 2x.

By karen 31 posts 26 comments page making a jigsaw puzzle mat. You might recall our mini puzzle holder and mat post we feature a 1000 piece puzzle. Get a yard of it and you have a mat for a puzzle that can be easily rolled up and save the puzzle. How to make a jigsaw puzzle mat.

Our solution was to make a larger mat that would fit almost any puzzle dave chose to work on. If you know someone who loves puzzles you could pair this with an inexpensive puzzle to make a great low cost gift. 1 yard 72 inch wide craft felt fabric one yard makes two puzzlers thread to match. The puzzler puzzle mat is perfect for teacher gifts.

A puzzle mat has many uses as a soft landing protection area for kids when playing or to brighten up any room with cheerful colors. Peel back the paper about 2 inches and place evenly on puzzle with atleast an half an inch on all sides then pat down and do the same for the other side. By karen from charleston sc. The main board is made from an old large dry erase board and a foam sheet to create extra working mats.

Does anyone have an idea on how to make a puzzle caddy the kind that rolls the puzzle up. A puzzle mat is a great tool to move and store a puzzle in progress. Recycled cardboard gift wrap roller 28 to 32 inches long. When your not using it you can slide it under the couch or bed.

The roll up puzzle mat we bought worked great except for puzzles that were too big to fit on the piece of felt provided.