How to turn a puzzle into a lasting piece of art »

With a good spray adhesive, you can complete many different types of arts and crafts projects. Learn how to turn a puzzle into art; then visit Additional Information for more project ideas.

Tools and Materials:

• 3M™ Super 77™ Multipurpose Adhesive
• Two pieces of foam core
• Straight edge ruler
• Paint and paint brush, if desired
• Stretched canvas frame
• Completed jigsaw puzzle

How-to:

1. Start by measuring the size of your completed puzzle and cut the foam core the same size. This will help in handling the puzzle.
2. Paint a stretched canvas with a background color of your choice and allow it to dry following the manufacturer’s directions.
3. Carefully slide the puzzle onto one piece of foam core and sandwich it with the second piece of foam core. You may need to utilize the help of a friend if it is a large puzzle. Now flip the puzzle over so that it is upside down for easier mounting.
4. In order to protect the surface that you are working on from overspray, place the stretched canvas and flipped puzzle on newspaper, plastic or craft paper and mask off the area of canvas to be sprayed.
5. Follow the directions on the 3M™ Super 77™ Multipurpose Adhesive can and work in a well-ventilated area. Spray back of puzzle and canvas.  (Note: this product is extremely flammable: keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, pilot lights and other sources of ignition.)
6. Wait for 30 seconds.
7. Carefully slide the puzzle off the foam core onto the stretched canvas and press it firmly.