There's nothing like opening a new jigsaw puzzle and dumping the pieces out on the table. However, the secret to a more enjoyable and easier puzzle experience is simple: stay organised. That's where jigsaw puzzle trays come in handy. A little planning goes a long way, whether you're starting a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle or diving into a 1000-piece puzzle.
We know that many of our customers love difficult puzzles with detailed art and complicated illustrations. Even the hardest puzzles are more fun to solve when you use the right sorting method and tools.
How to Sort Your Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces
Take the time to sort your puzzle pieces correctly before you start putting them together. Knowing how to sort jigsaw pieces well will make you less frustrated and help you move forward more quickly. Check out our method for sorting pieces below to solve that impossible jigsaw puzzle better and faster than ever before!
1. Take the Edge Pieces Apart
To make the border, start by finding all the straight edges. This helps you see how big the puzzle is and gives your workspace some order.
2. Sort by Colour and Pattern
Sort pieces into groups based on the main colours or features in the picture that are easy to identify. You can break up the sky, trees, buildings, and other small details into smaller, more manageable parts.
3. Think about sorting by shape
When completing challenging puzzles, sorting the pieces by shape (tabs and blanks) can help you find the right fit faster.
4. Build in Parts
Do small parts of the work one at a time before putting them all together. This method works best for puzzles with 1000 pieces and complicated pictures.
What are the benefits of jigsaw puzzle trays?
Jigsaw sorting trays keep your pieces safe and contained, unlike loose piles on a table. They are especially helpful for puzzles with 1000 pieces or for working on puzzle art that is hard to see because of the different colours.
The House of Puzzles' Puzzle Trays are perfectly designed for keeping puzzlers organised. If you like to work on bigger puzzles or puzzles with a lot of detail, a dedicated puzzle sorter can make a huge difference in how you do them.
Why Use Our Puzzle Trays?
- You can easily separate colours, shapes, or sections with the six separate sorting trays.
- The trays fit securely on top of each other because they are stackable, which saves space on the table.
- Made from recycled plastic, which helps the environment and allows our puzzle trays to last longer.
- It's easy to store your sorted pieces between sessions, which keeps them safe and organised.
If you've ever been stuck on a jigsaw puzzle, the first thing you should do is get things in order. Instead of searching through a mixed pile for hours, you can quickly find the right puzzle piece with our stackable puzzle trays.
How to Put Together a Difficult Puzzle
When you have to work on a hard design, getting organised is only the first step. To put together a difficult jigsaw puzzle take a close look at the picture on the box before you start:
- To see small details, work in good light.
- Take a break and come back with new eyes.
- If things are going slowly, switch sections.
You can solve even the hardest puzzles if you're patient and organised!
Start Sorting and Solving Now
Take a look at our jigsaw organising trays for your next puzzling session.Check out our new artist-illustrated puzzles to solve on our website today. Happy puzzling!