The cutting process is similar to making shaped cookies with a cookie cutter. The knives are set into the slots and covered in a compressible material, typically foam rubber, which ejects the cut puzzle pieces. The puzzle die is a flat board, often made from plywood, with slots cut or burned in the same shape as the knives that are used. The press forces a set of hardened steel blades of the desired pattern, called a puzzle die, through the board until fully cut. An enlarged photograph or printed reproduction of a painting or other two-dimensional artwork is glued to cardboard, which is then fed into a press.
Most modern jigsaw puzzles are made of paperboard as they are easier and cheaper to mass-produce. While most assembled puzzles are disassembled for reuse, they can also be attached to a backing with adhesive and displayed as art. In addition to traditional flat, two-dimensional puzzles, three-dimensional puzzles have entered large-scale production, including spherical puzzles and architectural recreations.Ī range of jigsaw puzzle accessories, including boards, cases, frames, and roll-up mats, have become available to assist jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts. Artisan puzzle-makers and companies using technologies for one-off and small print-run puzzles utilize a wide range of subject matter, including optical illusions, unusual art, and personal photographs. Typical images on jigsaw puzzles include scenes from nature, buildings, and repetitive designs- castles and mountains are common, as well as other traditional subjects. They have since come to be made primarily of cardboard. John Spilsbury, a London cartographer and engraver, is credited with commercialising jigsaw puzzles around 1760. Despite the name, a jigsaw was never used. In the 18th century, jigsaw puzzles were created by painting a picture on a flat, rectangular piece of wood, then cutting it into small pieces. When assembled, the puzzle pieces produce a complete picture. Also great for people with more abilities looking for a new and fun pastime.A jigsaw puzzle is a tiling puzzle that requires the assembly of often irregularly shaped interlocking and mosaiced pieces, each of which typically has a portion of a picture. Not only are these puzzles colorful and fun to do, they are great conversation starters when selected to match the interests of the person.Ī great activity for people with dementia or Alzheimer's who always liked jigsaw puzzles but now find standard puzzles too challenging.
Also included is a Discussion Guide that can be used to lead a conversation about the completed puzzle.
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Included in the package is a laminated sheet showing the finished puzzle in full color to use as a guide. Because the person is generally able to select and place the pieces on their own, they have a great feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment (often accompanied by a big smile).Īs the person becomes more proficient, more than one group can be presented at once, making the activity more challenging. This is repeated for each group until the puzzle is complete. By following the colored clues on the tray and the sequence of steps in the instructions, the person is guided to successfully place the pieces without help.
Each group of pieces is presented to the person individually. The puzzle pieces come pre-sorted into groups according to their placement on the puzzle – top, side, bottom, etc. The pieces fit together in a tray that has a grey image of the puzzle printed on it and each piece outlined to show its placement, but the real magic is in the color sequencing. The puzzle is a brightly colored 35 piece tray puzzle with pieces large and thick enough to be easy to handle but not so large that they don't look like jigsaw pieces. You may see other puzzles with this image, but only the Keeping Busy Sequenced Puzzle is color coded and designed for people with dementia and Alzheimer's. Use the laminated discussion guide to help you lead a fun and interesting discussion once the puzzle is complete. Using our unique sequencing guidance, even people with dementia or Alzheimer's who find puzzles too challenging can often complete these puzzles successfully. Do you see the horses? How many are there? What season do you think it is? The included Discussion Guide helps you lead the conversation. A peaceful winter farm scene with lots of interesting things to talk about.
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