How to Do a Puzzle for Beginners?

Create a puzzle environment

1. Find a place where you won't be disturbed by other activities and put the puzzle there. You can put a portable card table in a low-traffic area for puzzles.

2. Pay attention to the size of the puzzle. The size of the puzzle is usually printed on the side of the box. You need an area large enough to put down the completed puzzle.

Sort puzzle pieces

1. Take out the puzzle pieces by hand, leaving the crumbs in the box. If you pour the pieces out directly, the crumbs will come out with them and dirty the work area. Pour the crumbs into the trash can.

2. Observe the puzzle picture and pay attention to the distribution of the main colors and textures in it. Sort the puzzle pieces by main color or feature.

3. Separate the edge pieces from the other pieces and put them in the puzzle area. Edge pieces have at least one straight edge, while the middle pieces do not. Pieces with two straight edges are used at the four corners, and they are also edge pieces.

Put edge pieces together

1. Lay out all the edge pieces. If the pieces are piled together, you may miss important parts of the puzzle.

2. Sort the edge pieces by color and shape.

3. Using the image on the front of the box as a reference, place the corner pieces in a large square. These pieces will be the basis of your puzzle.

4. When you start the puzzle, connect all the edge pieces in a few straight lines. Using the image on the box as a reference, place the edge pieces near the corresponding corners in a few straight lines. When all the edge pieces are put together, they will look like the border of a picture. Do not put any pieces in the center of the border except the pieces that have already been put together, otherwise it will be easy to mix up and cause the puzzle to not fit together.

Putting together the pieces in the middle

1. If you haven't sorted the pieces yet, sort them by color. Use the picture on the box as a reference to the distribution of colors and shapes. It is important to break the work into smaller parts so that it is easier to handle. Lay all the pieces flat and put the picture upright on the side. If they are all piled together, it will be difficult to find the pieces you need.

2. Choose a simple area to start. Use the box as a reference. Look for long lines, large shapes, and consistent elements. These features can help you quickly find the right puzzle piece hidden among the other pieces.

3. Take a break. If you find yourself getting agitated, take a short break to clear your mind. If you hit a dead end, turn the puzzle upside down or work on the other side first, and you'll find new clues to the puzzle.

Complete the puzzle

1. Give yourself enough time to complete the puzzle. It will take longer than you expect to complete the puzzle.

2. Complete the puzzle. After you complete the puzzle pieces, carefully place them into the "frame" you created with the edge pieces. Refer to the picture on the box lid to find the correct place for them. Put the pieces together and insert the last missing piece, and the puzzle is complete.