Puzzle Accessories By Janod

Unlike traditional puzzles which are composed of series of flat pieces that when put together, create a single unified image, the Puzz 3D series of puzzles are composed on plastic foam, with part of an image graphed on a stiff paper facade glued to the underlying foam piece and cut to match the piece's dimensions.

 

If you've never put together a 3D puzzle before, you might be wondering what they are. Jigsaw puzzles can be beautiful and challenging, of course, but 3D puzzles combine putting all those little pieces together with building a three-dimensional model or replica. There are plenty of fun 3D puzzles for kids that are a lost simpler to put together, but if you're an adult or have older kids who want a more difficult task with an awesome result, these are the 3D puzzles for you.

 

The majority of 3D jigsaw puzzles range from easy to difficult and some are at a level of almost impossible. The three factors to consider are the number of pieces, the puzzle type, and the 3D puzzle design. These aspects play an important part on how easy or difficult a puzzle is to put together.

 

Are you curious about 3D jigsaw puzzles and how they work? What you’ll find on this page is some basic facts about 3D jigsaw puzzles as well as the different types and themes of 3D puzzles along with their difficulty levels.

 

Putting together jigsaw puzzles is an entertaining and intellectually stimulating classic pastime. Some people do jigsaw puzzles as a hobby while collecting different themed jigsaw puzzles and some people just do jigsaw puzzles to alleviate there boredom. No matter what the reason is for assembling jigsaw puzzles, the fact is working on jigsaw puzzles is really popular and with the advancement of technology there are more and more different types of jigsaw puzzles that are available for avid puzzlers, collectors and just about anyone who wants to keep their mind active. One thing about jigsaw puzzles is that you’ll find people from all walks of life and all ages working on puzzles. It’s the sort of hobby you can do by yourself in the privacy of your home or with a group of people all contributing.

 

A jigsaw puzzle is a tiling puzzle that requires the assembly of often oddly shaped interlocking and mosaiced pieces. Typically, each individual piece has a portion of a picture; when assembled, the jigsaw puzzle produces a complete picture.

 

Jigsaw puzzles were originally created by painting a picture on a flat, rectangular piece of wood, and then cutting that picture into small pieces. Despite it being called a jigsaw, a jigsaw was never actually used to cut it. John Spilsbury, a London cartographer and engraver, is credited with commercializing jigsaw puzzles around 760. Jigsaw puzzles have since come to be made primarily of cardboard.

 

Typical images found on jigsaw puzzles include scenes from nature, buildings, and repetitive designs – castles and mountains are common, traditional subjects. However, any kind of picture can be used to make a jigsaw puzzle; artisanal puzzle-makers and companies using technologies to allow one-off or small print run puzzles allow a wide range of subject matter, from optical illusions, unusual art, or personal photographs. Beyond flat two-dimensional puzzles, three-dimensional puzzles have been moving to large-scale production and distribution, including spherical jigsaws and architectural recreations.

 

During recent years, a range of jigsaw puzzle accessories including boards, cases, frames, and roll-up mats have become available that are designed to assist jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts. Completed puzzles can also be attached to a backing with adhesive to be used as artwork.