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Best jigsaw ever

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faffadoodledo · 02/12/2023 18:02

We're not a jigsaw-y family, but last Xmas really enjoyed having one lying around for everyone to pick away at.
Show me your favourite ones!
I'm on the hunt for one to please a family of adults

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Tessiebeare · 03/12/2023 12:24

DejaVoodoo · 03/12/2023 11:24

Ooh, love a jigsaw! We usually pick up one from the chazzer when we're going on holiday if we're going to a cottage/ holiday home type place. Adult DDs particularly enjoy them.
DH bought some small ones as stocking fillers for everyone. They're wooden, with very colourful pictures and the pieces are very small and with interesting and irregular shapes. There are rabbit, bird, cat and all sorts of other shaped pieces; even a Pikachu.

We also bought (2nd hand from eBay) two 3D jigsaws for everyone to do at Christmas as there will be 9-12 of us! Looking forward to those.

Do you know where the small wooden ones came from? Sounds just what I need for some stocking fillers 😊.

DejaVoodoo · 03/12/2023 12:39

Hi @Tessiebeare they came from here:

https://maystom.com/

And 20% off if you buy six. We also got one made with a photo of DD behind a fruit stall in Morocco from there. Quite cheap.
Bear in mind, though, that they come from china so take around 1.5 - 2 weeks to arrive.

DejaVoodoo · 03/12/2023 12:41

Also, recommend you go for mystery boxes if they're just sticking fillers and you're not too fussed about the picture. Works out very cheaply that way.

EverythingLouderThanEverythingElse · 03/12/2023 12:45

Just2MoreSeasons · 03/12/2023 08:28

Please could I jump on to ask for advice?
I never did puzzles as a child and it never caught my attention as an adult...until recently.

Now I'd like to get my screen obsessed DS9 and DD14 to spend more time with me. But they've not done any puzzles since they were toddlers either!

So where do we start? The 1000 piece ones look really daunting. I'd like to begin with ones that are achievable with 1/2 an hour a couple of times a week that would be finished in around a month. Then I'd hope our skills and interest might build from there.

Do we just need to buy children's ones? Or are there adult ones that are easy beginner sets? The only tip I remember is to start with the borders and work in. But are there more tips I should know about?

Thankyou

I've mentioned them up thread but the Mike Jupp ones are good fun and not too frustrating. They're very detailed so just about every piece is different, whereas if you get a jigsaw with a lot of sky or grass then you could end up with eighty blue or green pieces that all look vaguely similar!
So my advice would be don't just go for a pretty picture, try and avoid something with big expanses of one or two colours, the more small details the better.

JoyeuxNarwhal · 03/12/2023 13:06

Van Gogh Starry Night was a good one. Think I got it in The Works, they usually have a good selection.

Tidypidy · 03/12/2023 13:46

Greenstar22 · 03/12/2023 09:52

Do you all use a roll up mat or how do you store them while you are doing them? I take over the kitchen table and annoy everyone until its finished

We do puzzles on kitchen table then cover over with PVC cloth at meal times. Works for us!

motherofcatsandbears · 03/12/2023 13:55

Wasgij - they are brilliant!

Just2MoreSeasons · 03/12/2023 14:00

EverythingLouderThanEverythingElse- I'll add that to my list, thankyou

Greenstar22 · 03/12/2023 14:25

@Tidypidy great idea, why have a never thought of that?

MrsW9 · 03/12/2023 16:38

We really enjoyed one of 'The School of Athens' a few years ago! No major expanses of blue sky etc.

lifesnotaspectatorsport · 03/12/2023 16:47

I don't know if they ship to the U.K. but this company do a great range of puzzles. Absolutely loved this Viking boat one - satisfyingly difficult especially with the reflections. They have a School of Athens one as well that I have my eye on.

lifesnotaspectatorsport · 03/12/2023 16:47

Oops here is the link:

www.educaborras.com/en/product/1500-viking-ship/

Cakey46 · 03/12/2023 16:52

Pokerprincess thanks so much for the brilliant idea - just bought one for the FIL for Christmas

drspouse · 03/12/2023 16:53

299 cats, lovely and my 9 year old and my 80 something dad both liked it.

Mirrormeback · 03/12/2023 17:04

My favourite jigsaws are designed by Mike Jupp

I used to buy them from Gibsons but they don't seem to stock him any more

Mirrormeback · 03/12/2023 17:07

He seems to have his own site now to buy direct which makes sense

mikejupp.uk/gallery/jigsaw-puzzles-art/

SmallestInTheClass · 03/12/2023 17:09

I love Ravensburger, 500 piece when I want one to do quickly or with the kids. 1000 piece if I have more time. I get them on Vinted £1-2 each plus delivery. Good as new. Aimee Stewart Fantasy ones are my favourites.

Stokey · 03/12/2023 17:12

@Mojolostforever we've got that impossible one. Its only 168 pieces but so vicious.

@Just2MoreSeasons I would also recommend Wentworth ones with whimsy pieces for the kids. Mine love doing them then taking all the whimsy pieces out again.

Whydowomendothistothemselves · 03/12/2023 17:14

These puzzles are great for travel and wine lovers:

https://uk.waterandwines.com/

Water & Wines - Wine Puzzles

The worlds first educational wine puzzles made by Sommeliers.

https://uk.waterandwines.com/

Beastieboys · 03/12/2023 18:24

Washing ...live them, a real challenge

Beastieboys · 03/12/2023 18:24

"wasjig"

Mirabai · 03/12/2023 18:33

This one was great

Best jigsaw ever
Rosebud21 · 03/12/2023 18:52

@Dee00 these are great, which map style did you get?

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