Some kind of tube.
How to make a homemade puzzle mat.
Get a yard of it and you have a mat for a puzzle that can be easily rolled up and save the puzzle.
Work your jigsaw puzzles in style with this quick portable diy work station and storage set.
Then making a puzzle mat is even easier.
I used a 2 ft length of pvc pipe i got at a home improvement store for about 4.
The final step was to line up the ruler along those marks and cut.
Step 1 measure and cut the piece of felt to the size you want.
Cardboard tube you can use a durable mailing tube.
Measure and mark 36 inches from the squared off end at several places along the felt.
1 yard of felt fabric any coordinating color.
1 package of waverly inspirations ribbon any coordinating color.
Just go to the craft store and look in the discount fabric section for some cheap vinyl.
You might recall our mini puzzle holder and mat post we feature a 1000 piece puzzle.
A large piece of felt.
A support tube keeps the puzzle mat from collapsing and damaging the puzzle.
A mat that is custom made for a certain puzzle size should be at least 4 inches larger on all sides than a finished puzzle.
You could also use a cardboard tube from a tube of wrapping paper.
To make the puzzle mat.
Square up one end of the felt.
Don t have felt on hand like i did.
Making your own puzzle is even more fun and adds a whole new dimension to the activity.
01 03 2005 by jennifer rutherford.
Putting a puzzle together is a fun activity and a great workout for your brain.
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.
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.
The main board is made from an old large dry erase board and a foam sheet to create extra working mats.
Supplies needed all of these supplies can be found at walmart 1 yard of waverly inspirations fabric check out the fresh new valentine s day prints i picked a classic pink gingham.
To make your own puzzle mat you re going to need two things.
When your not using it you can slide it under the couch or bed.
How to make a jigsaw puzzle mat.
It s that simple the puzzle mat was done.
How to make a jigsaw puzzle mat.
Homemade puzzles also make heartfelt gifts that you can customize and personalize for the unique people in your life.
